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Umeå University, Department of Sociology
Umeå University is one of Sweden’s largest higher education institutions with over 37,000 students and about 4,700 employees. The University offers a diversity of high-quality education and world-leading research in several fields. Notably, the groundbreaking discovery of the CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing tool, which was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry, was made here. At Umeå University, everything is close. Our cohesive campuses make it easy to meet, work together and exchange knowledge, which promotes a dynamic and open culture.
The ongoing societal transformation and large green investments in northern Sweden create enormous opportunities and complex challenges. For Umeå University, conducting research about – and in the middle of – a society in transition is key. We also take pride in delivering education to enable regions to expand quickly and sustainably. In fact, the future is made here.
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The Department of Sociology at Umeå University seeks applications for a project assistant. The successful applicant is expected to contribute to the project The effects of unemployment on health of family members (HEALFAM) financed by the European Research Council (ERC) and led by associate professor Anna Baranowska-Rataj.
The employment contract is full time for 6 months.
The aim of the HEALFAM project is to examine how losing a job affects health outcomes of partners, children and elderly parents of the unemployed and whether the magnitudes of these influences differ across families and societies. Our project team assesses the consequences of unemployment for family members taking a multi-actor perspective and international comparative approach.
The project assistant will be involved specifically in the component of HEALFAM project, which investigates the impact of unemployment from intergenerational perspective, using data from large scale surveys such as Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe (SHARE) data.
The project assistant will be expected to carry out the work in Umeå and to participate in common departmental activities.
Position requirements:
We are looking for a candidate with a master's degree in sociology or equivalent and experience in the research area described above. Furthermore, documented experience of analysis of international and / or longitudinal survey data using advanced statistical methods (such as multilevel models, panel data models) is required. The job position requires excellent speaking and writing skills in English and good co-operation skills. Experience of presenting research results in an international research environment, such as international conferences, is a strong advantage.
Application
The application should contain the following documents:
- Letter of motivation (maximum 1-2 pages).
- CV including relevant academic degrees and previous work experience as well as list of all publications and a list of conference presentations.
- Copies of previous research (papers/articles, reports, max 4 papers).
More information
Starting date: Mutually agreed upon date.
The application is to be submitted via the e-recruitment system Varbi no later than 21/7
The Department
The Department of Sociology offers a stimulating environment with good career opportunities. The department carries on extensive research and emphasizes a work climate that enhances intellectual development. At present the department employs about 60 persons.
For more information about the Department: Department of Sociology (umu.se)
| Type of employment | Special fixed-term employment |
|---|---|
| Contract type | Full time |
| Number of positions | 1 |
| Full-time equivalent | 100% |
| City | Umeå |
| County | Västerbottens län |
| Country | Sweden |
| Reference number | AN 2.2.1-1085-21 |
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| Published | 29.Jun.2021 |
| Last application date | 21.Jul.2021 11:59 PM CEST |