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Associate Researcher to the Department of Political Science, Gothenburg University
Göteborgs universitetPublicerad: 2026-06-12
Ansök senast: 2026-08-18
Beskrivning
The University of Gothenburg tackles society's challenges with diverse knowledge. 58 000 students and 6800 employees make the university a large and inspiring place to work and study. Strong research and attractive study programmes attract researchers and students from around the world. With new knowledge and new perspectives, the University contributes to a better future.
The Department of Political Science is an international academic environment that welcomes students, researchers and staff from all over the world. Our research covers topics such as political institutions, elections, public opinion and democracy, international and European politics, environmental politics, corruption and political ideas. The Department of Political Science at the University of Gothenburg is ranked as the best in Sweden and one of the top 10-15 in Europe in its subject area, according to the global Shanghai ranking of academic subjects for 2024. We organize a large number of research seminars and workshops each year in the various research areas of the department. We offer education at all levels in both Swedish and English. In total, around 1,400 people study with us, and we have around 170 employees.
For more information about the Department, visit our website www.pol.gu.se.
The Department of Political Science invites applications for an associate researcher to the research project Diaspora and Foreign Policy: A Comparative Analysis. This is a fixed-termed position for 11 months, 100% of full-time.
Duties
As an associate researcher, your main duties will consist of data collection, analysis of textual material, data compilation, and data coding. Other duties may be assigned according to the needs of the project, for example presenting and writing reports that describe the data material you have collected.
You will be part of the department's research support team.
Qualifications
We are looking for you who have at least a Bachelor's degree in political science or a related subject area that the employer considers relevant.
To be successful in this position, you must have an eye for detail, good organizational skills and be able to solve problems. You need to have very high communication and collaboration skills.
The work requires good and documented knowledge of quantitative and qualitative methods and data management, as well as experience of using language models (LLMs). Knowledge of how to use word-processing software and spreadsheets is required.
Applicants must have excellent written and oral proficiency in Swedish and English, both spoken and written. Knowledge of French is a merit.
Previous experience of working with qualified research support in a similar environment, at a university or in a larger research programme, is a merit.
Great emphasis is placed on personal suitability for the position. We will make an overall assessment and the applicant who is considered to be best qualified to carry out and develop the tasks described above will be appointed to the position.
Employment
The employment is limited (temporary) for 11 months, 100% of full-time placed at the Department of Political Science. Starting date 1 October 2026 or as agreed.
Contact information for the post
If you have questions regarding the employment, or details about the projects in which this position is organized, please contact Associate Professor, Lisbeth Aggestam, lisbeth.aggestam@gu.se.
Any other questions regarding the position and the recruitment process can be directed to
Assistant Head of Administration, Head of Research Support, Linda.Forsberg@gu.se, or
If you have any questions regarding the employment procedure, please contact Helena.Jensen@gu.se
Unions
Union representatives at the University of Gothenburg can be found here: https://www.gu.se/en/work-at-the-university-of-gothenburg/how-to-apply-for-a-position#collective-agreement-and-union-representatives
Application
To apply for a position at the University of Gothenburg, you have to create an account in our recruitment system. Submit your application via the University of Gothenburg's recruitment portal by clicking the "Apply" button. It is your responsibility to ensure that the application is complete as per the vacancy notice, and that the University receives it by the final application deadline.
We kindly ask you to write your application in English as the application may be reviewed by English-speaking staff. In the selection process, it will likely be relevant with interviews, reference taking and work tests.
The application should include the following:
Applications must be received by: 2026-08-18
The University works actively to achieve a working environment with equal conditions, and values the qualities that diversity brings to its operations.
Salaries are set individually at the University.
In accordance with the National Archives of Sweden's regulations, the University must archive application documents for two years after the appointment is filled. If you request that your documents are returned, they will be returned to you once the two years have passed. Otherwise, they will be destroyed.
In connection to this recruitment, we have already decided which recruitment channels we should use. We therefore decline further contact with vendors, recruitment and staffing companies.
The Department of Political Science is an international academic environment that welcomes students, researchers and staff from all over the world. Our research covers topics such as political institutions, elections, public opinion and democracy, international and European politics, environmental politics, corruption and political ideas. The Department of Political Science at the University of Gothenburg is ranked as the best in Sweden and one of the top 10-15 in Europe in its subject area, according to the global Shanghai ranking of academic subjects for 2024. We organize a large number of research seminars and workshops each year in the various research areas of the department. We offer education at all levels in both Swedish and English. In total, around 1,400 people study with us, and we have around 170 employees.
For more information about the Department, visit our website www.pol.gu.se.
The Department of Political Science invites applications for an associate researcher to the research project Diaspora and Foreign Policy: A Comparative Analysis. This is a fixed-termed position for 11 months, 100% of full-time.
Duties
As an associate researcher, your main duties will consist of data collection, analysis of textual material, data compilation, and data coding. Other duties may be assigned according to the needs of the project, for example presenting and writing reports that describe the data material you have collected.
You will be part of the department's research support team.
Qualifications
We are looking for you who have at least a Bachelor's degree in political science or a related subject area that the employer considers relevant.
To be successful in this position, you must have an eye for detail, good organizational skills and be able to solve problems. You need to have very high communication and collaboration skills.
The work requires good and documented knowledge of quantitative and qualitative methods and data management, as well as experience of using language models (LLMs). Knowledge of how to use word-processing software and spreadsheets is required.
Applicants must have excellent written and oral proficiency in Swedish and English, both spoken and written. Knowledge of French is a merit.
Previous experience of working with qualified research support in a similar environment, at a university or in a larger research programme, is a merit.
Great emphasis is placed on personal suitability for the position. We will make an overall assessment and the applicant who is considered to be best qualified to carry out and develop the tasks described above will be appointed to the position.
Employment
The employment is limited (temporary) for 11 months, 100% of full-time placed at the Department of Political Science. Starting date 1 October 2026 or as agreed.
Contact information for the post
If you have questions regarding the employment, or details about the projects in which this position is organized, please contact Associate Professor, Lisbeth Aggestam, lisbeth.aggestam@gu.se.
Any other questions regarding the position and the recruitment process can be directed to
Assistant Head of Administration, Head of Research Support, Linda.Forsberg@gu.se, or
If you have any questions regarding the employment procedure, please contact Helena.Jensen@gu.se
Unions
Union representatives at the University of Gothenburg can be found here: https://www.gu.se/en/work-at-the-university-of-gothenburg/how-to-apply-for-a-position#collective-agreement-and-union-representatives
Application
To apply for a position at the University of Gothenburg, you have to create an account in our recruitment system. Submit your application via the University of Gothenburg's recruitment portal by clicking the "Apply" button. It is your responsibility to ensure that the application is complete as per the vacancy notice, and that the University receives it by the final application deadline.
We kindly ask you to write your application in English as the application may be reviewed by English-speaking staff. In the selection process, it will likely be relevant with interviews, reference taking and work tests.
The application should include the following:
- A letter of application (max 2 pages) describing why you are interested in the position; how you can contribute to the research project; and how you meet the criteria specified above.
- A CV
- One written text in English that demonstrates academic writing.
- A list of at least two references (with contact information) who can be contacted for letters of recommendation.
- Your transcript of grades from your undergraduate studies and any Master's studies.
Applications must be received by: 2026-08-18
The University works actively to achieve a working environment with equal conditions, and values the qualities that diversity brings to its operations.
Salaries are set individually at the University.
In accordance with the National Archives of Sweden's regulations, the University must archive application documents for two years after the appointment is filled. If you request that your documents are returned, they will be returned to you once the two years have passed. Otherwise, they will be destroyed.
In connection to this recruitment, we have already decided which recruitment channels we should use. We therefore decline further contact with vendors, recruitment and staffing companies.
