Research Assistant at the Department of Political Science

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University of Gothenburg 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, the University of Gothenburg contributes to a better future. The Department of Political Science is an international academic environment that welcomes students, researchers, and staff from around the world. Our research focuses on topics such as political institutions, elections, opinion and democracy, international and European politics, environmental policy, corruption, and political ideas. We organize a large number of research seminars and workshops annually within the department's various research areas. We offer education at all levels in both Swedish and English. Approximately 1,400 students study with us, and we have around 170 employees. More information about the department is available at http://www.pol.gu.se/. The Department of Political Science is now seeking a Research Assistant for the research project Diaspora Groups and Foreign Policy: A Comparative Analysis. The position is a full-time, fixed-term employment for 11 months. Duties As a Research Assistant, your main duties will consist of data collection, analysis of text material, data compilation, and data coding. Other tasks may occur based on project needs, such as presenting and writing reports describing the data material you have collected. You will be part of the department's research support team, which consists of just over twenty people who contribute to the department's various research projects. The research support team holds regular brief meetings. Qualifications We are looking for someone with at least a bachelor's degree in political science or a related field that the employer deems relevant. The work is performed largely independently, which requires good organizational skills, initiative, and problem-solving ability. At the same time, you have good communication and collaboration skills. You will have continuous check-ins with the researchers within the project. The work requires good and documented knowledge of quantitative and qualitative methods and data management, as well as experience with the use of language models (LLM). Knowledge of how to use word processing programs and spreadsheets is required. Very good knowledge of Swedish and English, both spoken and written, is a requirement. Knowledge of French is an asset. Previous experience working with qualified research support in a similar environment, at a university or in a larger research program, is an asset. Employment The position is a special fixed-term employment, limited to 11 months with a full-time scope (100%) and placement at the Department of Political Science. Start date: October 1, 2026, or by agreement. Contact Information for the Position Information about the projects is provided by Research Leader Associate Professor Lisbeth Aggestam, mailto:[email protected] Other questions regarding the position and the employment process can be directed to Assistant Administrative Director, Head of Research Support mailto:[email protected] HR Officer mailto:[email protected]. Trade Union Organizations Trade union representatives at the University of Gothenburg 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 via the University of Gothenburg's recruitment portal by clicking the "Apply" button. As an applicant, you are responsible for ensuring that your application is complete in accordance with the job posting and that it is submitted to the university no later than the final application deadline. We ask you to write your application in English as it may be reviewed by English-speaking staff. In the selection process, interviews, work tests, and reference checks will likely take place. The application should contain: A cover letter (max 2 pages) describing why you are interested in the position, how you can contribute to the research project, and how you meet the criteria above. A CV A written text in English that in some way demonstrates academic writing A list of two or more references who can be contacted for letters of recommendation. Your grades from undergraduate studies and any master's studies The application must be received no later than: 2026-08-18 The university actively works for a work environment with equal conditions and values the qualities that diversity brings to the organization. The university applies individual salary setting. According to the National Archives' regulations, the university is obligated to keep application documents for two years after the appointment decision. If you as an applicant specifically request the return of your documents, they will be returned when the two years have passed; otherwise, they will be discarded. To staffing and recruitment agencies and to you who are job ad sellers: The University of Gothenburg uses contracted advertising agencies in connection with personnel recruitment. We kindly but firmly decline direct contact from staffing and recruitment agencies as well as sellers of job ads.University of Gothenburg 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, the University of Gothenburg contributes to a better future. The Department of Political Science is an international academic environment that welcomes students, researchers, and staff from around the world. Our research focuses on topics such as political institutions, elections,…

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Göteborg

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11. 6. 2026

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3. 8. 2026

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