Postdoctoral position in Political Science, (Housing and Urban politics). Uppsala University, Sweden

Uppsala University is a comprehensive research-intensive university with a strong international standing. Our ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a long-term difference in society. Our most important assets are all the individuals whose curiosity and dedication make Uppsala University one of Sweden’s most exciting workplaces. Uppsala University has over 45,000 students, more than 7,000 employees and a turnover of around SEK 7 billion.

The Institute for Housing and Urban Research (IBF) is a multidisciplinary research institute with a focus on housing and urban issues. IBF belongs to the Faculty of Social Sciences at Uppsala University and conducts research, in a broad sense, directed towards housing, the built environment, and urban issues. The institute employs around 45 people, among which the majority are researchers and PhD students. IBF’s goal is to produce interesting and relevant social research of the highest international quality within its thematic area. More information about the institute can be found at www.ibf.uu.se.

The IBF political scientists conduct research on housing and urban politics and on other urban issues in Sweden and other countries. Several different theoretical perspectives are drawn on and various qualitative and quantitative methods are used.

Duties/Project description:
The post-doctoral fellow will work with research on topics of his or her own choice that align with the broad concerns of housing and urban politics at the IBF. The position may include 10% teaching at the Department of Government, Uppsala University.

Requirements: To qualify for an employment as a postdoctor you must have a PhD degree or a foreign degree equivalent to a PhD degree in political science or in a discipline which the employer deems to be equivalent. The PhD degree must have been obtained no more than three years prior to the application deadline. The three year period can be extended due to circumstances such as sick leave, parental leave, duties in labour unions, etc.

Full application should include:
– CV
– Copy of PhD degree
– A research plan for two years of research that also describes in what way the planned
research relates to housing and urban politics (max 2000 words)
– A publication list
– Three publications in Scandinavian languages or English
– Contact information for two reference persons

Salary: Individual salary.

Starting date: 2021-03-15 or as otherwise agreed.

Type of employment: Temporary position for two years according to central collective agreement.

Scope of employment: 100 %

For further information about the position please contact: Kristina Boréus, kristina.boreus@ibf.uu.se, +46 (18)471 6593

Please submit your application by 22th of february 2021, UFV-PA 2020/4816.

Are you considering moving to Sweden to work at Uppsala University? If so, you will find a lot of information about working and living in Sweden at www.uu.se/joinus. You are also welcome to contact International Faculty and Staff Services at ifss@uadm.uu.se.

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Submit your application through Uppsala University’s recruitment system.

Placement: Institute for Housing and Urban Research

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