Postdoctoral position at the Department of global political stud
Malmö universitet / Administratörsjobb (offentlig verksamhet) / Malmö
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Malmö University is an innovative, urban and international institute of higher education, located in the centre of Malmö. We have around 1,800 employees and 24,000 students. Our researchers and students work to create, share and spread knowledge in order to understand, explain and develop society - both locally and globally. Postdoctoral research will take place in line with Malmö University's vision, core values and objectives (Malmö University Strategy)
The Faculty of Culture and Society
The Faculty of Culture and Society is a multidisciplinary faculty that includes the School of Arts and Communication, the Department of Global Political Studies and the Department of Urban Studies.
Department of Global Political Studies
The Department of Global Political Studies is a multidisciplinary research and educational environment with Bachelor programs in European Studies, Peace and Conflict Studies, International Migration and Ethnic Relations (IMER), Diversity Studies, International Relations, Human Rights, and Political Science. There are two Masters programs in IMER and Global Politics as well as two Ph. D. programs in the same subjects. The Department's educational programs and research focus on global processes of change and their impact on societies and individuals. Our research environment also includes MIM (Malmö Institute for Studies of Migration, Diversity and Welfare) and the research platforms RUCARR (Russia and the Caucasus Regional Research) and REDEM (Rethinking Democracy).
About the postdoctoral position
The postdoc position is for 2 years and will mainly involve research within the field of Global Politics. The postdoc will be involved in all aspects of the research process, including project planning, research design, empirical analysis, presentation of findings at conferences, and preparation of manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journals. The postdocs will spend up to 20 percent of their time on teaching at the Department of Global Political Studies. The postdoc will also actively participate in the activities of the Department, such as seminars and workshops.
Qualifications
Candidates should have obtained a PhD, or an international degree deemed equivalent to a PhD, within the subject of Global Politics or a related field (for example International Relations, Human Rights, Peace and Conflict Studies, European Studies and Political Science). The PhD should be completed no more than three years before the last date for application.
Selection criteria
This is a career development position primarily focused on research in relation to the stated subjects. The position is intended to be an initial career step, and the assessment of the applicants will primarily be based on their research qualifications and potential as researchers.
These are the assessment criteria:
• Quality of the research proposal (originality, feasibility, outcomes)
• Good ability to develop and conduct high quality research within the field of global political studies including
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to display rigour in problem formulations and research plans
• Theoretical and methodological skills within the relevant fields
• Excellent communication skills in English in both speech and writing
• Proven ability to co-operate with colleagues in other disciplines
• Publications
Contacts
Magnus Ericson, Head of Department of global political studies,
magnus.ericson@mau.se.
For general employment and procedural questions, contact Rebecka Forslund, Human Resources,
rebecka.forslund@mau.seMalmö University kindly but firmly declines direct contact with recruiting and staffing agencies, as well as job advertising sellers.
Application
You apply through Malmö University's recruitment system by clicking the button "ansök/apply". You have the responsibility that your application is complete and your application must be received no later than 2019-02-11.
The application consists of the following elements:
• Personal letter with rationale for applying
• CV including contact information for two reference persons
• List of publications relevant for the employment
• A research plan (max 5 pages). The research plan should preferably cover purpose and aim, research questions, account of methodological approach and data as well as theoretical framework.
• Grades and certificates
• Main publications (max five including the PhD thesis)
Additional information
The position is a full-time, fixed-term employment of two years.
At Malmö University, individual salary negotiations apply.
Malmö University is a workplace characterised by an open and inclusive approach where equal treatment adds value to our activities.
Starting date
Starting at the earliest convenience or by agreement
Union representatives
Saco-S, Rebecka Johansson,
rebecka.johansson@mau.se OFR, Martin Reissner,
martin.reissner@mau.seVaraktighet, arbetstid
Heltid/ Ej specificerat
Publiceringsdatum2019-01-28ErsättningAt Malmö University, individual salary negotiations apply.
Så ansöker duSista dag att ansöka är 2019-02-11
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AdressMalmö universitet
205 06 Malmö
20506 Malmö
Kontorsadress205 06 Malmö
Jobbnummer 4580086
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