Research assistant, Department of Government

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.

Read more about the department's activities on our website: www.statsvet.uu.se.

Duties
The work will be carried out within the research project “Migration Policy (MIGPOL) Database” which is funded by the Swedish Research Council. MIGPOL brings together indicators from leading data projects in the field of comparative migration policy research.

The assistant will be working with Professor Joakim Palme and other researchers at the Department of Government, primarily in order to update an existing database on emigration policies. The main tasks include working with data coding, management and validation.

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 beneficial. A Master's degree in Political Science (or equivalent social science degree) and previous experience working as a research assistant or other experience related to the project’s research area are also advantages. Proficiency in understanding and communicating in Swedish will be valued, as it helps with data validation work conducted in Sweden. Familiarity with Farsi, Dari, Persian or Arabic are an advantage for the same reason.

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 1 August 2024, 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 July 8 2024, UFV-PA 2024/2247.

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