Research Assistant

Research Assistant

We are looking for a dynamic and resourceful research assistant who will help with administration, reports and logistics of PERCEPT’s overseas studies dealing with war-related trauma, exposure to repeated media coverage of war and traumatic experiences of international humanitarian law violations and related international projects. The projects  aims to develop innovative methods for managing and reducing intrusive memories, particularly those related to direct exposure during conflict (e.g., bombing), viewing repeated media exposure pertaining to conflict (e.g., horrendous video footage on social media), and witnessing the suffering of others affected by the war. 

The projects areis relevant for improving understanding of memory processes and may have direct applications in areas such as psychological treatment. Being able to modulate persistent memories through digital tools can open new opportunities for treating trauma and improving the quality of life for those affected by intrusive memories. 

Part of this project will be focusing of trial studies in conflict areas and with refugees, principally in the post-Soviet space. The role involves a degree of contact with project partners in this area and managing the cultural and historical aspects in which the project operates within. Other projects include partners in USA, EU, UK and the Nordics.

Duties
•    Managing and maintaining contact with project partners in the post-Soviet space and other international collaborators.
•    Project administration of trial studies
•    Communication of project’s state of work and results
•    Contributing to writing written reports for stakeholders and publication
•    Contributing to grant reports, contracts and agreements
•    Contributing to PowerPoint presentations
•    Organising and classifying documents and records belonging to the PERCEPT research group
•    Recording minutes for internal meetings
•    Assisting with the planning and logistics for conferences and events
•    Collating and organising materials for external communications
•    Providing general administrative support on an ad hoc basis
•    Coordinating local and international team meetings

Requirements
You have a relevant masters education qualification completed or near completion with relevant courses and independent academic work (e.g. completed a master’s thesis) relating to the post-Soviet space and conflict studies or and knowledge and experience deemed equivalent by the employer. 

Educational qualifications at bachelors level on migration and terrorism including law is a necessity due to the project’s target group focus.

You have previous administrative experience working in projects dealing with psychological trauma. 
Prior experience in academic support (travel planningethics applications and logistics), grant reporting, administration and archiving.

Previous experience in dealing with external communications and conference planning in an academic context. Given the context in which the study is operating in, prior experience from working with international projects, in international organisationsstakeholders, government agencies or NGOs is required.

You are fluent in spoken and written English. This should be complemented with additional language skills relating to the regions or diaspora groups that are a focus of the project.

Additional qualifications
Strong emphasis is placed on personal qualities. You are used to working in a result- and goal-oriented manner and with short deadlines. Many of the tasks require good cooperation skills. The work also requires that you take your own initiative and are driven, have a sense of service and are flexible, and continuously develop your work. 

About the employment
The employment is a temporary position, 12 months. Scope of employment 100 %. Starting date 1 september 2025 or as agreed. Placement: Uppsala

For further information about the position, please contact: Michael Watson-Conneely, phone +46 (0) 18 471 5360, email michael.watson-conneely@ires.uu.se.

Please submit your application by 9 June 2025, UFV-PA 2025/1437.

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