Postdoctoral Researcher in War Science with Focus on Space Power Theories and Strategy

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The position is located at the Air and Space Department at the Department of War Science in Stockholm. The postdoctoral researcher will be part of a sub-project on space power theories and warfare in the space domain, funded by the Swedish Armed Forces, with a focus on developing understanding, ideas, and concepts related to the development of space power theories. The research is part of building a stronger research environment around understanding space as an operational domain from a Swedish perspective and is conducted in close collaboration with sub-projects in the field of defense systems and with the Swedish Armed Forces. Duties The postdoctoral researcher is expected to contribute to the field by planning and conducting research activities and disseminating results at conferences and in scientific publications in collaboration with other researchers in the field. The research project will include in-depth interviews, which sometimes need to be conducted in Swedish. Research will comprise 80% of working time. There is an opportunity to work with teaching and supervision up to 20%. The duties also include participation in other activities within the Swedish Defense University's military program, as well as supporting work on subject development, primarily within the sub-field. Additionally, you will contribute to collaboration and development of contacts with the Swedish Armed Forces, other government agencies, companies, other educational institutions, countries, and organizations relevant to the development of the research field. Qualifications To be employed as a postdoctoral researcher, you must have completed a doctoral degree, or a foreign degree assessed as equivalent to a doctoral degree in a subject relevant to the research task. In the first instance, this means a social science discipline, but other applicants are also welcome given a relevant research profile. The degree must be completed by the time the employment decision is made. If you have not yet defended your dissertation, please indicate your planned defense date in your application. The applicant must have completed their degree no more than three years before the application deadline. When calculating the three-year period, the starting point is the last application day. If there are special circumstances, the degree may have been obtained earlier. Special circumstances include leave due to illness, parental leave, positions of trust in trade unions, etc. Applicants must not have previously been employed as a postdoctoral researcher for more than one year in the same or related subject area at the same employer. The applicant must have at least a basic understanding of Swedish in speech and writing. If the hired person does not speak Swedish at the time of employment, they are expected to acquire the necessary language skills within the two years of employment. Great emphasis is placed on personal suitability. To thrive and fit in the role, you should be motivated, organized, and communicative, with a good ability to take initiative and begin new tasks. We expect you to actively participate in the department's research activities and enjoy collaborating with others. Merits Documented scientific expertise in social science research with a focus on space. Documented experience in independent and collaborative research. Excellent communication skills and fluent English, both spoken and written. Knowledge and prior studies and publications related to military activities, crisis management, or civil/total defense. Knowledge and experience related to NATO operations. Employment The position is a fixed-term employment according to central collective agreement for two years full-time with the possibility of extension for one year. Start as soon as possible or by agreement. Location: Stockholm Employment at the Swedish Defense University may require a security clearance according to the Security Protection Act (2018:585). The employment may also include wartime placement. If you are already in wartime placement in your current position at a government agency and your expertise is needed in the Swedish Defense University's war organization, negotiations will take place between the relevant agency and the Swedish Defense University regarding your placement. Start by agreement. The Swedish Defense University applies individual salary setting. Benefits for employees at the Swedish Defense University - https://www.fhs.se/om-forsvarshogskolan/jobba-hos-oss/formaner.html Application Your application should contain a cover letter explaining why you are qualified for the position (max 1 page), a CV that includes scientific publications, and a copy of your doctoral degree. Submit your application via the Swedish Defense University's recruitment system by clicking the "Apply" link on the job posting page. In the recruitment system, there are a number of selection questions to answer. Here you will fill in your experience and qualifications and upload everything you want to support your application. A complete application must be received by the Swedish Defense University no later than the final application date at midnight, CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time). Information about the position is provided by Head of the Air and Space Center, Dr/Lt Col Kent Andersson, [email protected]. During the period from midsummer onwards, response times to questions about the position may be longer than usual due to vacation periods. Questions received during this period may in some cases be answered only after the vacation period ends. We welcome your application by August 16, 2026! For contact with employee organizations at the Swedish Defense University, email [email protected], OFR/[email protected], and OFR/[email protected]. We decline offers of recruitment and advertising assistance due to government procurement rules.The position is located at the Air and Space Department at the Department of War Science in Stockholm. The postdoctoral researcher will be part of a sub-project on space power theories and warfare in the space domain, funded by the Swedish Armed Forces, with a focus on developing understanding, ideas, and concepts related to the development of space power theories. The research is part of building a stronger research environment around understanding space as an operational domain from a Swedish perspective and is conducted in close collaboration with sub-projects in the field of defense…

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30. 6. 2026

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