Project-specific researcher at CBEES with a special focus on Russia / Ukraine and the effects of the war in the Baltic, Eastern and Central European region

30 Jan 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Södertörn University

Research Field

Political sciences » Other
Sociology » Other

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Sweden

Application Deadline

29 Feb 2024 - 22:59 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

38

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Södertörns högskola (Södertörn University) in south Stockholm is a dynamic institute of higher education with a unique profile and high academic standard. A large proportion of the university staff holds doctorates and there is a strong link between undergraduate education and research. Södertörn University has around 13 000 students and 840 employees. Undergraduate and postgraduate education and research are conducted in the Humanities, Social Sciences, Life Sciences, Technology and Education. Our site is in Flemingsberg. Södertörn University is an equal opportunities employer.

The Centre for Baltic and East European Studies (CBEES) is tasked with stimulating and developing Södertörn University’s multidisciplinary research and doctoral (third-cycle) education with a focus on the Baltic Sea region and Eastern Europe. CBEES’ objective is to increase the national and international impact of Baltic and Eastern European research from Södertörn University, as well as achieving recognition of the university’s status as a knowledge hub. CBEES is a point of contact, not just within the university, but also for other research environment and the surrounding community. CBEES organises regular seminars, international conferences and summer schools, lectures, workshops, doctoral student meetings and courses, and publishes the Baltic Worlds journal. The research centre has professors, visiting researchers, postdocs, doctoral students and research coordinators. The working language at CBEES is English.

We are now welcoming applications for one or more project-specific researchers at CBEES. We are primarily interested in applications from researchers whose research specialises in Ukraine, Russia and the ongoing war and its consequences for societal development and stability in the Baltic, Eastern and Central European region.

Job description

The duties of a project-specific researcher include research and associated tasks. The duty is to develop research linked to Ukraine and Russia and the effects of the ongoing war on societal development and stability in the Baltic, Eastern and Central European region.

The position includes participation in CBEES’ activities and the presentation of research results at CBEES’ higher seminars. The chosen researcher is expected to work on site at CBEES.

Qualifications

You are qualified for employment as a project-specific researcher in CBEES’ research areas if you have a doctoral degree or the equivalent research expertise in a relevant subject. You must also have the personal skills necessary to meet the demands of the position and to be able to represent the university in a way that benefits its activities.
You must be able to express yourself fluently in English, both orally and in writing.
Research expertise is demonstrated through scholarly publications in the relevant subject area, participation in research projects, research collaborations, and contributions to the development of the subject.

Employment

The position is full-time for 5 months, starting date is 1 August 2024.

Application

The application should contain a personal letter, a CV, and a maximum 2-page research plan + references.
Incomplete applications will not be processed.

Application deadline: 29 February 2024.

Contact and information

Per Bolin, Director, Centre for Baltic and East European Studies (CBEES), Södertörn University. Email: [email protected]
Vit Kysilka, Administrative officer, Centre for Baltic and East European Studies (CBEES), Södertörn University. Email: [email protected]

The current employment is valid on condition that the employment decision becomes valid. An application that is not complete or arrives at Södertörn University after the closing date may be rejected. Welcome with your application! Union representatives: SACO: [email protected] ST: [email protected] SEKO: Henry Wölling tel: +46 8 524 840 80, [email protected] Södertörn University has made strategic advertisement choices for this recruitment. Therefore, we decline all contact with advertisers and other salespersons of advertisement.

Requirements

Research Field

Political sciences

Years of Research Experience

4 - 10

Research Field

Sociology

Years of Research Experience

4 - 10

Additional Information

Website for additional job details

https://academicpositions.com

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Södertörn University

Country

Sweden

City

Huddinge

Postal Code

141 89

Street

Alfred Nobels allé 7

Where to apply

Website

https://academicpositions.com/ad/sodertorn-university/2024/project-specific-res…

Contact

City

Huddinge

Website

https://www.sh.se/english/sodertorn-university

Postal Code

141 89

STATUS: EXPIRED