Student workers wanted for the Cranet Survey

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Would you like to gain hands-on experience of working with an international HRM research project?

From September to December, the Center for Global HRM will conduct the Swedish part of the Cranet Survey, an international survey of HR policies and practices conducted in around 40 countries. To support the data collection, we are looking for two student workers for temporary positions during this period.

Each position corresponds to approximately one month of full-time work, distributed over four months (around 25% from September to December).

Duties

Position 1: Data management

The main focus of this position is to support the technical preparation, administration and management of the survey and its data. Tasks will include:

• Preparing and administering the survey in Qualtrics
• Contributing to the development of automated feedback reports for survey respondents
• Creating and maintaining a database for reminders and possible future surveys
• Preparing and transferring survey data to SPSS
• Other tasks related to survey administration and data management

The position requires good data management skills. Previous experience of working with Qualtrics is highly desirable, and familiarity with SPSS is an advantage.

Position 2: Communication and survey recruitment

The main focus of this position is to help us reach potential respondents and encourage participation in the survey. Tasks will include:

• Identifying relevant potential respondents
• Contacting and communicating with HR professionals
• Following up contacts and encouraging survey participation
• Contributing to communication and visibility for the survey, including through LinkedIn
• Other tasks related to respondent recruitment and survey communication

The position requires good communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to communicate effectively in both Swedish and English.

What do we offer?

As a student worker, you will have the opportunity to work closely with the research team behind the Swedish Cranet Survey, led by Professor Stefan Tengblad at the Center for Global HRM. You will gain insight into how a large-scale international research project is organised and conducted and may also have opportunities for contact with Cranet research teams in other countries.

The project also provides an excellent opportunity for students interested in writing a Master's thesis using Cranet data. Student workers will have the possibility to explore thesis projects based on the survey data, including collaboration with a thesis partner.

The Swedish results from the survey will be reported during 2027. This is expected to generate further opportunities for student work related to the preparation of reports and other communication of results in both Swedish and English.

Qualifications

Please send your CV + short expression of interest in the position and why you think you can add value to the project to stefan.tengblad@gu.se by August 25. In your application, please indicate whether you are primarily interested in Data Management or Communication and Survey Recruitment.

Please also register your application in the recruitment system by following the link below. Interviews may take place on an ongoing basis throughout the application period.

Employment

Each position corresponds to approximately one month of full-time work, distributed over four months (around 25% from September to December). Start in September and lasts to the 31th of December.

Contact information for the post

If you have any questions about the position, please contact stefan.tengblad@gu.se
If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact human resources officer Natalie Axell at natalie.axell@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.

Applications must be received by: 2026-09-03

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.