Postdoctoral Researcher in Intelligence Studies

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About the workplace The position is located in Stockholm at the Department of Defense Systems, Swedish Defence University. The Swedish Defence University hosts a newly established interdisciplinary Platform for Intelligence and Security Services. Learn more about the platform at https://www.fhs.se/forskning/natverk-och-samarbeten/plattform-for-underrattelse--och-sakerhetstjanst.html. Description Intelligence services are characterized by significant uncertainty, an adversary that misleads and protects secrets, and consequences of operations that are substantial. Actions taken affect developments, and decision-making at the national level is difficult to model. Additionally, the events that intelligence analysis must understand and predict are rarely occurring. Together, this creates a challenging information environment in many respects. At the same time, recent technological developments, particularly in artificial intelligence, have raised hopes for using large datasets to improve intelligence analysis. This is often associated with so-called Open Source Intelligence (OSINT), where open or commercially available information is analyzed, but also applies more generally to the various types of data that intelligence services collect. The Department of Defense Systems is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to study the possibilities of using data and systems science methods to improve intelligence analysis. This includes, but is not limited to, various forms of artificial intelligence. The research is applied and may be conducted in collaboration with government agencies and companies, which involves working with practitioners. The Swedish Defence University is making an investment in intelligence and security services within the framework of a newly launched Platform. One development area concerns new technology and large datasets. The postdoctoral work is independent but will be conducted within the framework of the Platform for Intelligence and Security Services and should connect to other ongoing research at the Swedish Defence University, thereby enabling future research applications and education. Duties The postdoctoral researcher is expected to make independent contributions to the research field. Specifically, you are expected to develop methods relevant to intelligence analysis. The work also includes contributing to the research and educational environment in intelligence and security services at the Swedish Defence University. The duties also include dissemination of research results at conferences and in peer-reviewed scientific publications. The work is conducted in close collaboration with other researchers at the Swedish Defence University. Contract research may be included. Administrative tasks and teaching-related tasks will be part of the work, up to 20%. Studying intelligence services presents special challenges due to confidentiality and security protection. However, research within the project should be designed in a way that does not require access to classified information. Who are we looking for? We are looking for you who have: Completed a doctoral degree (or equivalent) by the time of the employment decision in an area relevant to the position, for example data and systems science, data science, or engineering. Good knowledge of English, both spoken and written. It is meritorious if you have: Interest in—and preferably documented experience with—working on the challenges in the information environment that intelligence analysis entails, and who wants to develop methods to address them. An interdisciplinary profile: if you have a doctorate in a technical field, we would like you to also have a basic degree in social sciences or humanities. If you have a doctorate in a social science, intelligence-related field, we would like you to also have a basic degree in a technical or natural science field. Meritorious experiences for this position include: Working with data in areas that have challenges similar to those of intelligence analysis Development of methods for data collection and structuring of quantitative data Data quality Data analysis Use of AI in method development Research in areas relevant to intelligence and security services Working with confidentiality and security protection Publishing peer-reviewed scientific articles Work with intelligence services Applicants who completed their doctoral degree no more than three years before the employment decision will be prioritized. If there are special reasons, such a degree may have been completed earlier. Special reasons include leave due to illness, parental leave, positions of trust within trade union organizations, service in total defense or similar circumstances, as well as clinical service or service/assignment relevant to the subject area. Personal qualities You work independently, in a structured manner, and with high precision. Furthermore, you have excellent communication and collaboration skills. We will place great emphasis on your personal qualities. About the employment This is a fixed-term full-time position (100%) for two years, with the possibility of a one-year extension. An employment at the Swedish Defence University may involve a security clearance according to the Security Protection Act (2018:585). The employment may also include war placement. If you are already placed for war deployment in your current employment at an agency and your competence is needed in the Swedish Defence University's war organization, negotiations will take place between the relevant agency and the Swedish Defence University regarding your placement. Start date Start date as soon as possible by agreement. Application Your application should contain: A personal letter explaining your motivation for applying for this position Your CV including a publication list and (planned) date of doctoral degree A research plan of maximum 2 pages where you describe your research interests and approach to this specific project Your previous publications relevant to this position (maximum 10) Submit your application through the Swedish Defence University's recruitment system by clicking the link "Log in and apply for the job" on the job posting page. Mark your application with reference number HR 121/2026. Your application must be submitted no later than August 28, 2026. The complete application must be received by the Swedish Defence University no later than midnight on the last application day, CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).About the workplace The position is located in Stockholm at the Department of Defense Systems, Swedish Defence University. The Swedish Defence University hosts a newly established interdisciplinary Platform for Intelligence and Security Services. Learn more about the platform at https://www.fhs.se/forskning/natverk-och-samarbeten/plattform-for-underrattelse--och-sakerhetstjanst.html. Description Intelligence services are characterized by significant uncertainty, an adversary that misleads and protects secrets, and consequences of operations that are substantial. Actions taken affect…

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Drottning Kristinas väg 37

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17. 6. 2026

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