One or Two research assistants, 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 two complementary research projects. The first project, “Can social policy reduce the risk of polarization over climate change mitigation?” is funded by Formas. The second project, “Does the welfare state shape public support for climate action?” is funded by the Marianne and Marcus Wallenberg Foundation (MMW). Both projects aim to generate new comparative data from multiple countries on how welfare investments affect support for carbon taxes within Europe (Formas) and among some of the world’s largest emitters (MMW).

The assistants will collaborate with Professor Joakim Palme and other researchers at the Department of Political Science. Key tasks include conducting case studies on the social and climate policy conditions in each country and writing country reports based on these studies. Additionally, the assistants will do some data coding and data management as well as administrative tasks.

Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Political Science or another social science discipline that the employer deems relevant for the subject content of the employment and the work tasks included. The work requires prior experience in country-comparative analysis and good programming skills in STATA. Excellent knowledge of English in speech and writing is a requirement. Moreover, personal qualities are highly valued in the appointment of the position. We are looking for someone who is structured, committed, flexible, and has the ability to work both independently and with others.

Additional qualifications
A master’s degree in political science (or an equivalent social science degree), previous experience of research related to the project’s research areas or methods, as well as knowledge of project-relevant languages or country contexts, are merits.

Application
The application should include the following:

• Cover letter (max 2 pages): Please describe your motivation for applying, why you fit the position, and your possible start date and time availability.
• In case you have samples of your writing or coding (e.g., thesis or empirical analysis based on STATA code), please attach a copy of them (max 3 samples).
• Curriculum Vitae
• Proof of degree (degree certificate).
• 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 6 months starting on 2 September 2024, or as agreed. Placement: Uppsala.

For further information about the position, please contact: Moa Mårtensson (moa.martensson@statsvet.uu.se)

Please submit your application by the 5 of July 2024, UFV-PA 2024/2407.