The Swedish Institute for Social Research at Stockholm University is hiring a post-doc specialized in social policy (su.se/english/about/vacancies/post-doctoral-positions/postdoctoral-position-in-sociology-specialization-in-social-policy-1.217793). The position is advertised by Swedish Institute for Social Research (SOFI), Stockholm University. Reference number SU FV-0096-15. Application deadline March 23, 2015. Description The Swedish Institute for Social Research is hiring a postdoctoral researcher to its social policy unit. The units research program focuses on examining explanations of welfare state development as well as of the micro and macro level consequences of social policy programs. Central objects of study are the influence of political and economic factors on the institutional characteristics of social policy programs as well as the relationship between social policy design, socio-economic conditions, and individual life chances. Analyses are often conducted using a cross-national comparative perspective and quantitative research methods. Terms of employment The position is a two-year full-time appointment, starting as soon as possible. The position entails self-initiated research as well as research in collaboration with other members of the unit. Some advisory and administrative duties may also be included. Salaries at Stockholm University are set on an individual basis. Qualification requirements Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in sociology or a closely related discipline or have a comparable foreign degree. Assessment criteria Applicants should have obtained a doctoral degree no earlier than three years prior to the application deadline, unless there are extenuating circumstances. Such circumstances may include having been on sick leave, parental leave, leave to hold a position of trust in a trade union and the like. In filling the position, particular weight will be given to scientific expertise, experience in quantitative research methods as well as an ability to cooperate. Other information Competency in the Swedish language is not required at the time of appointment, we do however require that the applicant possess good English language skills. As the institute strives for a more equal gender distribution among our researcher staff female applicants are encouraged to apply. Contact information Information regarding the position can be provided by Professor Kenneth Nelson, phone: +46-8-674 71 28, e-mail: [email protected] and by SOFIs deputy director Associate Professor Olof Bäckman, phone: 08-16 36 39, e-mail: olof.backman@ sofi.su.se. Application The application should include a complete CV, a brief outline (maxium 1000 words) of the research the applicant intends to pursue within the framework of the position, copies of degrees and other relevant documents as well as contact information to two referees. Welcome with your complete application, labelled with the reference number SU FV-0096-15, no later than March 23, 2015, by e-mail to: [email protected].
Posted on: Fri, 16 Jan 2015 08:01:17 +0000
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