Research Assistant in the ERC-funded project THINGSTIGATE
Göteborgs universitetPublicerad: 2026-06-19
Ansök senast: 2026-06-30
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 University of Gothenburg is Sweden's only university with practice-based research that spans the artistic fields of design, visual art, film and photography as well as craft, literary composition, curatorial practices and art education.
The Artistic Faculty comprises of two departments: HDK-Valand - Academy of Art and Design and the Academy of Music and Drama. In addition, the faculty hosts the international publication platform and biennial conference PARSE (Platform for Artistic Research Sweden), which aims to foster dialogue between interdisciplinary artistic practitioners and researchers.
HDK-Valand's research environment values a broad and inclusive approach whereby knowledge is produced within established research formats, experimental artistic practices and education. Our research contributes to discourses on environmental, societal and cultural challenges through engagement in interdisciplinary projects. Four research themes oriented around politics, the environment, economics and materiality operate as focus areas to facilitate collaboration between different subjects and actors, and to provide a broad base for both research and teaching. An overarching objective at HDK-Valand is the development of a complete academic environment grounded in these themes.
THINGSTIGATE research project is looking for a per hour research assistants to assist with research data workflow, fieldwork for data collection, and data analysis.
The faculty's vision
With the challenges facing society today, education and research in the artistic field is more important than ever. One of the strengths of art is that it provides perspective and critical tools, as well as meaning and hope. The Artistic Faculty is a driving force in art, culture and learning, as well as in creativity and innovation in a broader sense. We are a locally based and globally oriented place for art, knowledge, criticality, vision and transformation. Art and culture are for everyone, and we are a hub that brings together cultural practitioners, cultural institutions, creative industries and wider civil society. Our goal is to be a house with many entrances and even more exits.
Duties
You will assist with the research data workflow, fieldwork for data collection, and data analysis. Your main tasks will include:
You will work per hours when needed. Working hours will vary during the period.
Eligibility
MA in a relevant subject. Demonstrable knowledge of the project's conceptual and theoretical framework, as well as previous experience with fieldwork followed by data preparation and analysis within the project's scope is a must. Experience in artistic production, using Nvivo for data analysis and writing, as well as in co-authoring papers within the project scope are highly meritorious. The person should be able to communicate in English.
Employment
The employment is intermittent and applies for the period from 10 August 2026 to 31 December 2026.
In an intermittent employment, you are called in and may choose to accept the offered work, which then constitutes a new employment relationship on each individual occasion. You also have the right to decline such offers.
Hours worked are reported to the employer on a monthly basis.
Contact information
If you have any questions about the position, please contact THINGSTIGATE PI, Tintin Wulia, phone number +46 766 186853 or email at tintin.wulia@gu.se
If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact the HR function at HDK-Valand, hr@hdk-valand.gu.se
Unions
Union representatives at the University of Gothenburg can be found here: https://www.gu.se/om-universitetet/jobba-hos-oss/hjalp-for-sokande
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.
The application should contain:
- A cover letter giving a brief description demonstrating knowledge of the project's conceptual and theoretical framework, previous experience with its fieldwork, and a motivation to why you are applying
- A CV
- A portfolio of work containing 2 relevant examples
- Proof of completed MA or a letter stating the expected date of completion
- Contact details of 2 references
Applications must be received by: 2026-06-30
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 University of Gothenburg is Sweden's only university with practice-based research that spans the artistic fields of design, visual art, film and photography as well as craft, literary composition, curatorial practices and art education.
The Artistic Faculty comprises of two departments: HDK-Valand - Academy of Art and Design and the Academy of Music and Drama. In addition, the faculty hosts the international publication platform and biennial conference PARSE (Platform for Artistic Research Sweden), which aims to foster dialogue between interdisciplinary artistic practitioners and researchers.
HDK-Valand's research environment values a broad and inclusive approach whereby knowledge is produced within established research formats, experimental artistic practices and education. Our research contributes to discourses on environmental, societal and cultural challenges through engagement in interdisciplinary projects. Four research themes oriented around politics, the environment, economics and materiality operate as focus areas to facilitate collaboration between different subjects and actors, and to provide a broad base for both research and teaching. An overarching objective at HDK-Valand is the development of a complete academic environment grounded in these themes.
THINGSTIGATE research project is looking for a per hour research assistants to assist with research data workflow, fieldwork for data collection, and data analysis.
The faculty's vision
With the challenges facing society today, education and research in the artistic field is more important than ever. One of the strengths of art is that it provides perspective and critical tools, as well as meaning and hope. The Artistic Faculty is a driving force in art, culture and learning, as well as in creativity and innovation in a broader sense. We are a locally based and globally oriented place for art, knowledge, criticality, vision and transformation. Art and culture are for everyone, and we are a hub that brings together cultural practitioners, cultural institutions, creative industries and wider civil society. Our goal is to be a house with many entrances and even more exits.
Duties
You will assist with the research data workflow, fieldwork for data collection, and data analysis. Your main tasks will include:
- Ensure research data workflow is followed through according to the project guideline.
- Assist in preparation and implementation of fieldwork for data collection according to the project's need.
- Assist in analysis of the collected data according to the project's conceptual and theoretical framework
- Assist in publication of research results.
You will work per hours when needed. Working hours will vary during the period.
Eligibility
MA in a relevant subject. Demonstrable knowledge of the project's conceptual and theoretical framework, as well as previous experience with fieldwork followed by data preparation and analysis within the project's scope is a must. Experience in artistic production, using Nvivo for data analysis and writing, as well as in co-authoring papers within the project scope are highly meritorious. The person should be able to communicate in English.
Employment
The employment is intermittent and applies for the period from 10 August 2026 to 31 December 2026.
In an intermittent employment, you are called in and may choose to accept the offered work, which then constitutes a new employment relationship on each individual occasion. You also have the right to decline such offers.
Hours worked are reported to the employer on a monthly basis.
Contact information
If you have any questions about the position, please contact THINGSTIGATE PI, Tintin Wulia, phone number +46 766 186853 or email at tintin.wulia@gu.se
If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact the HR function at HDK-Valand, hr@hdk-valand.gu.se
Unions
Union representatives at the University of Gothenburg can be found here: https://www.gu.se/om-universitetet/jobba-hos-oss/hjalp-for-sokande
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.
The application should contain:
- A cover letter giving a brief description demonstrating knowledge of the project's conceptual and theoretical framework, previous experience with its fieldwork, and a motivation to why you are applying
- A CV
- A portfolio of work containing 2 relevant examples
- Proof of completed MA or a letter stating the expected date of completion
- Contact details of 2 references
Applications must be received by: 2026-06-30
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.
