Research Assistant at the SOM Institute

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Gothenburg University meets society's challenges with diverse knowledge. 58,000 students and 6,800 employees make the university a large and inspiring workplace. Strong research and attractive educational programs attract researchers and students from around the world. With new knowledge and new perspectives, Gothenburg University contributes to a better future. The SOM Institute at Gothenburg University is a center for conducting surveys and for research and development in the field of survey methodology. In close collaboration with research groups, authorities, and organizations, the SOM Institute conducts cross-sectional studies, panel studies, and experimental studies at national, regional, and local levels in Sweden. The survey activities aim to collect and provide the best possible research data about Swedish people's media habits, attitudes and behaviors, leisure habits, and lifestyles. The surveys are today one of the most important data sources for Swedish research on society and politics, media use, and opinion formation. The SOM Institute operates two major research activities: the annually recurring SOM surveys and the Citizen Panel. In total, 15–20 people work at the SOM Institute, primarily in the categories of researchers, survey managers, and assistant survey managers. The SOM Institute also has a communications officer, an administrator, and is led by a director. Responsibilities The SOM Institute is seeking 2–4 assistant researchers on a part-time basis (50–60%) with start date October 5, 2026 or by agreement. The position extends to January 8 and is aimed at those who can participate in the institute's survey activities with a primary focus on coding and transcription of data material from the SOM surveys and the Citizen Panel. The position also includes work with digital management of documents from the SOM Institute such as reports and book chapters, as well as assistance with various research projects conducted at the institute. Qualifications The people we seek have a degree or are pursuing a degree from an undergraduate program in a social science subject. The work requires experience handling data sets, great attention to detail, and the ability to work independently. Previous experience with similar tasks carries significant weight in the assessment. Experience using software such as Excel, SPSS, and Stata is also a merit. Excellent knowledge of Swedish is necessary to be able to carry out the coding of open-ended responses. An assistant researcher at the SOM Institute is part of a team and works closely with survey managers and assistant survey managers to solve both large and small tasks. It is therefore important to be flexible and prepared to step in and do a variety of tasks related to the SOM Institute's survey and seminar activities. Employment The position is located at the SOM Institute, which is a center at the Department of Journalism, Media and Communication (JMG) at Gothenburg University. The institute is located in Linné at Seminariegatan 1b. Work is conducted in the SOM Institute's facilities and cannot be performed remotely. Employment Type: Fixed-term employment Scope: 50–60 percent during the period October 5, 2026 – January 8, 2027 Location: SOM Institute, Gothenburg Start Date: 2026-10-05 or by agreement Reference Number: PAR 2026/480 Recruitment Process Applicants should attach a resume (personal information, current address, educational certificates, previous employment, language skills, theses, and other publications) as well as thorough documentation of relevant experience. In your cover letter, we ask you to describe your knowledge and experience that match the competence and experience we are seeking. The application must also include at least two references. Top candidates may be invited for an interview. During the recruitment process, a work test may also be used, which involves applicants, after brief instruction from staff at the SOM Institute, performing some common tasks that are part of the daily work, as well as using some software relevant to the work. Application deadline: August 3, 2026. Learn more about the SOM Institute's activities at: www.gu.se/som-institutet Contact Information For information about the position, contact Marcus Weissenbilder, survey manager at the SOM Institute ([email protected]) or personnel officer Sofia Hallsten ([email protected]). Learn more at: http://www.gu.se/som-institutet Trade Unions Trade union representatives at Gothenburg University can be found here: https://www.gu.se/jobba-hos-oss/sa-blir-du-en-av-oss#kollektivavtal-och-fackliga-foretradare Application You apply for the position through Gothenburg University's recruitment portal by clicking the "Apply" button. As an applicant, you are responsible for ensuring your application is complete in accordance with the job posting and that it reaches the university no later than the application deadline. Application must be received by: 2026-08-03 The university actively works for a work environment with equal conditions and values the qualities that diversity brings to operations. The university applies individual salary setting. According to the National Archives' regulations, the university is obligated to retain application documents for two years after the employment decision. If you as an applicant specifically request your documents back, they will be returned when the two years have elapsed; otherwise, they will be discarded. To staffing and recruitment companies and to you who are salespeople: Gothenburg University uses contracted advertising agencies in connection with the recruitment of personnel. We kindly but firmly decline direct contact from staffing and recruitment companies as well as sellers of job advertisements.Gothenburg University meets society's challenges with diverse knowledge. 58,000 students and 6,800 employees make the university a large and inspiring workplace. Strong research and attractive educational programs attract researchers and students from around the world. With new knowledge and new perspectives, Gothenburg University contributes to a better future. The SOM Institute at Gothenburg University is a center for conducting surveys and for research and development in the field of survey methodology. In close collaboration with research groups, authorities, and organizations, the SOM…

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28. 5. 2026

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3. 8. 2026

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