Two research assistants, Department of Government - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

The Department of Government belongs to the Faculty of Social Sciences at Uppsala University and has about 100 teachers, researchers, doctoral students, and administrative staff. Its activities consist mainly of teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels and in postgraduate education. In addition, the department conducts extensive research at national and international levels.

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Duties
The work will be carried out within two research projects. The first project is the  “Migration Policy (MIGPOL) Database” which is funded by the Swedish Research Council. The second project, “Protecting Irregular Migrants in Europe: Institutions, Interests and Policies (PRIME)” is funded by the European Commission (Horizon Europe). Both projects aim to generate new and high-quality comparative data on the political, social and economic rights of immigrants in Europe and beyond. MIGPOL is a new database which brings together indicators from leading data projects in the field of comparative migration policy research. PRIME is an entirely new project within this framework with a specific focus on the rights of irregular migrants. Both projects are part of extensive national and international research collaborations.  

The assistants will be working with Professor Joakim Palme and other researchers at the Department of Government to collect data for the two projects. The main tasks include contacting legal experts in EU Member States to collect information on the social and economic rights of irregular migrants. Apart from that the assistants will also be working with data coding and management.

Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Political Science or equivalent social science degree. The work requires basic programming skills in either STATA or R, as well as experience in data collection and setting up a database. Accuracy, independence, good analytical skills, and a very good ability to understand and express oneself in English, are all prerequisites for the position.

Additional qualifications
An interest in and previous experience with comparative migration policy research is an advantage. A Master's degree in Political Science (or equivalent social science degree), previous experience working as a research assistant or other experience related to the project’s research area, and familiarity with other European languages are also advantages.

Application
The application should include the following:

• Cover letter (max 2 pages), in English: describe your motivation for applying, why you fit the posting, and your possible start date and time availability. In case you have a writing sample (e.g., thesis or empirical analysis) feel free to attach a copy.
• Curriculum Vitae, in English
• Transcript of grades (unofficial is sufficient)
• Contact information of two referees (will only be used at the end of the recruitment process)

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to participate in an interview.

About the employment
The employment is a temporary position (100%) for 12 months. Starting on 15 June 2023, or as agreed. Placement: Uppsala. 

For further information about the position, please contact: Lutz Gschwind (lutz.gschwind@statsvet.uu.se)

Please submit your application by 22 of May 2023, UFV-PA 2023/1575.

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