Postdoctoral position in Human geography - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

The Department of Social and Economic Geography encompasses world class research and education within the field of social and economic development, structural transformation and the relationship between humans and nature. More information can be found at our website.

Duties/Project description: The duties consist mainly of research within the research project “White skin, black fuel: Investigating the (anti-)climate politics of European right-wing populism”, financed by Formas, you will do research on the political ecology of the contemporary far right. You will be expected to conduct a case study in Germany and investigate connections between e.g. immigration policy, environmental policy, climate denial, racism and authoritarianism. Applicants who want do case study of other countries than Germany are encouraged to apply, but with equal qualifications those doing work on Germany will be prioritized. It is included in the work duties to interview and research politicians and activists from a far-right milieu.

Requirements: To qualify for an employment as a postdoctor you must have a PhD degree or a foreign degree equivalent to a PhD degree in human geography, human ecology or other relevant discipline. The PhD degree must have been obtained no more than three years prior to the application deadline. The three year period can be extended due to circumstances such as sick leave, parental leave, duties in labour unions, etc.

Excellent skills in written English are required for the position, as well as excellent written and oral skills in the language used where the applicant will conduct field work (preferably German).

Application procedure: Full application should include:

• A project proposal up to four pages long, with clear aim description, an account of how the project contributes to the international state-of-the-art in the field; a discussion regarding method; and a precise schedule for project
• Copy of PhD degree
• CV
• Personal letter
• Contact information to references
• Publication list and publications. A list of up to five academic works (including the dissertation either in published or manuscript form) cited in the application. The publications should be uploaded as pdfs and rank-ordered according to their relevance for the application.

Salary: Individual salary.

Starting date: 01-10-2021 or as otherwise agreed.

Type of employment: Temporary position according to central collective agreement.

Scope of employment: 100 %

For further information about the position please contact: Ståle Holgersen, +46(0)704808843, stale.holgersen@kultgeog.uu.se.

Please submit your application by 27 August 2021, UFV-PA 2021/2511.

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