Postdoctoral Researcher with Focus on Design of Management and Collaboration Systems

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The Swedish Defence University is an internationally leading academic institution in defense, crisis management, and security. We offer a unique academic environment where the civil and military sectors meet. About the Workplace The position is located at the Institute for Leadership and Management (ILL) in Stockholm. Description of the Research Environment The research environment Leadership and Collaboration for Civil Defense (LedSamCF) at the Swedish Defence University is centered on a research frontier where questions of war leadership, total defense, EU-NATO governance, constitutional preparedness, civil-military collaboration, and social and organizational resilience are central. International research points to the need for adaptive, network-based, and design-oriented ways to lead complex systems, but knowledge is still limited regarding how these principles can be implemented in a civil defense with many independent actors, different legal frameworks, and various technical systems. Against this background, LedSamCF addresses an overarching research question: How can management, collaboration, and other governance be designed, exercised, reviewed, and developed so that civil defense can be implemented effectively and handle simultaneous and overlapping crises and war threats in a legally secure, efficient, and socially sustainable manner? The aim is to build a nationally leading research environment that both develops the scientific knowledge base and delivers concrete solutions for total defense stakeholders. Duties As a postdoctoral researcher, you will primarily work on research within a theme called "Design of Management and Collaboration Systems" within LedSamCF. The design perspective means that your research aims to develop new or improved solutions or design proposals for current problems and challenges in the field. Together with other researchers in the environment, you will help build up and develop the activities. This involves initiating, planning, and conducting research within the theme in dialogue with the client. This includes planning and conducting data collection, data analysis, writing articles, and presenting and disseminating research results in various ways. You may also contribute to our leadership research conducted on behalf of the Swedish Armed Forces. There is an opportunity to work on teaching and supervision up to 20% by agreement. Qualifications Requirements: By the application deadline, the applicant must have completed a doctoral degree in a scientific subject assessed as relevant to the position (for example, human-computer interaction, risk and security/crisis management, design science, systems science, psychology, organization, or cognitive science). The applicant's research must be assessed to align with, and contribute to, the current research environment and the institute's research in leadership and management. Advanced knowledge of Swedish and English is required for the position, as it involves extensive contact with various stakeholders in the sector. Experience in designing and conducting research with a design-oriented perspective (what is the problem – a design/solution proposal is developed – evaluation of the design proposal). 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. Meritorious: Experience in research on management and collaboration, including knowledge of decision-making, problem-solving, and the relationship between situational assessment and situational understanding. Experience in designing research with mixed methods and a design-oriented approach. Experience in practice-oriented research in complex security contexts. Publication of articles in highly ranked peer-reviewed journals in, for example, human-computer interaction, risk and security/crisis management, design science, systems science, psychology, organization, or cognitive science. Preferably, you should have completed your degree no more than three years ago. In calculating the three-year period, the last application deadline is the starting point. If there are special circumstances, the degree may have been completed earlier. Special circumstances include, for example, leave due to illness, parental leave, or positions of trust within trade union organizations. Do you not meet all the meritorious qualifications but believe the role suits you? Apply anyway! Personal Qualities To thrive and fit into the role, you should be motivated, organized, and communicative, with a strong ability to take initiative. We expect you to actively participate in the institute's research activities and enjoy collaborating with others. We are also looking for someone who is engaged and present, and who wants to contribute to the Swedish Defence University's professional development, collegial collaborative culture, and social cohesion. It should come naturally to you to share your knowledge and contribute to creating a rewarding and good working environment. Great weight is placed on personal suitability. About the Employment The employment is a fixed-term position according to the central collective agreement for two years on a full-time basis with the possibility of extension for one year. Start date as soon as possible or by agreement. Place of work: Stockholm Employment at the Swedish Defence University may require a security clearance for placement in a security class, which involves record checks and in some cases security interviews with the Security Police. The employment may involve war placement. If you are already on war placement in your current employment at a public authority and your competence is needed in the Swedish Defence University's war organization, negotiations will take place between the relevant authority and the Swedish Defence University regarding your placement. Start Date By agreement. Salary and Benefits The Swedish Defence University applies individual salary setting. Application The application must contain a personal letter in which you motivate why you are qualified for the position (maximum 2 pages), a CV that includes scientific publications, and a copy of your doctoral degree. If you have not yet completed your doctorate, please state your planned defense date in the application. Please submit your application through the Swedish Defence University's recruitment system by clicking the "Log in and apply for the job" link on the job announcement page. Mark your application with reference number HR HR 103/2026. Your application must be submitted by August 14, 2026. A complete application must be received by the Swedish Defence University no later than the last application deadline at midnight, CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time). We welcome your application by August 14, 2026!The Swedish Defence University is an internationally leading academic institution in defense, crisis management, and security. We offer a unique academic environment where the civil and military sectors meet. About the Workplace The position is located at the Institute for Leadership and Management (ILL) in Stockholm. Description of the Research Environment The research environment Leadership and Collaboration for Civil Defense (LedSamCF) at the Swedish Defence University is centered on a research frontier where questions of war leadership, total defense, EU-NATO governance, constitutional…

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16. 6. 2026

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