Researcher in political science focusing on environmental policy and disaster risk reduction, Department of Government - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

The Department of Government at Uppsala University has an open position for a researcher within the theme ‘environmental policy and disaster risk reduction’. The terms of the employment include 80% research and 20% teaching.

Tasks: The majority of the position (80%) involves research and research-related tasks within the theme ‘environmental policy and disaster risk reduction’. The researcher also will be affiliated with the Centre of Natural Hazard and Disaster Science (CNDS) at Uppsala University. The research focuses partly on society's ability to achieve collaboration to mitigate the consequences of natural hazards in Sweden and partly on extreme weather events as the driving force for policy-making and change from an international perspective. The employment includes data collection, coding, analysis, reporting of research results, as well as the writing of academic texts. The researcher will work in an interdisciplinary environment.

Eligibility requirements: Doctoral degree in Political Science, or other relevant subject related to the employment. Documented experience of research within areas relevant to the position, such as environmental policy and politics, crisis management, disaster risk reduction, and climate adaptation, is a requirement.

Documented proficiency and skills in the English language, both oral and written, is a requirement.

Assessment criteria: When selecting among eligible applicants, special emphasis will be placed on scientific skills. Documented experience of interdisciplinary research collaboration and good knowledge of quantitative methods — specifically statistical network analysis — is particularly advantageous.

In this recruitment, Uppsala University will primarily consider for employment the candidate who — after an overall assessment of documented qualifications, competence and skills — is deemed to have the best possibilities of developing and carrying out the research tasks connected to the position and contributing to the positive development of the research environment.

Personal circumstances (such as parental leave) that may be important in the assessment of the applicant’s qualifications should be included in the list of qualifications and experiences (Curriculum Vitae).

Uppsala University greatly values gender balance and diversity in all activities in order to achieve a higher quality at all levels of the organization. We therefore welcome applicants of any gender and with different birth backgrounds, functionality, and life experience.

Application procedure: Complete application must be submitted via Uppsala University's recruitment system and include:

• Application letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Description of scientific qualifications
• Publication List
• Description of teaching qualifications
• List of reference persons

The assessment group may request some of the applicant's publications, conduct interviews, and consult with reference persons listed by the candidate.

Salary: Individual wage setting is applied.

Starting date: 1 September 2019 or as otherwise agreed.

Employment: Full time, Temporary position until 31 August 2020 (or 12 months after the starting date).

Scope of employment: 100%

More information: For further information on the project and the employment contact: Charles Parker, Associate Professor. Email: charles.parker@statsvet.uu.se

Please submit your application by 10 june 2019, UFV-PA 2019/1741.

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