Postdoctoral researcher in Development economics
Nordiska Afrikainstitutet / Samhällsvetarjobb / Uppsala
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The Nordic Africa Institute (NAI) was founded in 1962 and since then has provided knowledge in the form of high-quality research, timely information and extensive documentation on Africa. Over a period of half a century, NAI has remained committed to academic and policy research, information dissemination and documentation on African issues. NAI has followed the trends and development of Africa studies in the Nordic region and in African continent, and also actively initiated new ideas and forms of engagement to fulfil its mission as the main center for African knowledge in the Nordic countries and to serve its stakeholders in the Nordic countries and globally.
NAI is a Swedish government agency under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (not a university) and research staff combine commitment to high quality scholarly outputs with science-policy outreach to decision makers based in the Nordics and Africa. NAI is currently developing a new institutional strategy for the 2022-2026 period whose mission is to ensure Nordic decision makers and associated change makers have a deeper understanding of modern African perspectives and societal dynamics.
NAI is a value-based organization. We have a joint foundation in the national common values for all Swedish governmental agencies and add our own core values of involvement, communication, trust and transparency. We sustain a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion. Everyone has the right to equality in the workplace, to balance his or her career and family life, and to work in a respectful fashion with others without fear of discrimination.
NAI offers a stimulating intellectual environment, an interdisciplinary research orientation, a team of researchers from different social and natural scientific backgrounds, a professional communications unit, and a library with modern facilities. In addition, the institute is linked to an extensive network of research institutions in Africa and the Nordic countries.
Job Description
The candidate is expected to have an excellent record of experience working on the economic analysis of issues and trends relevant to modern Africa, but with good capacity to connect to other research areas and disciplines. Specifically, the candidate is expected to work in areas related to economic growth, trade, public finance, inequality and poverty.
The postdoctoral research will work under the direction of Associate Professor Jörgen Levin: Jörgen Levin - The Nordic Africa Institute (uu.se).
In addition, senior researchers will carry out other duties as may be assigned by the Head of Research.
Essential
• Minimum of a PhD degree in Economics, Development Economics, Development Studies, Political Economy, Global Studies, or International Development.
• The doctoral degree must have been obtained within the last three years, or up to five years if special circumstances apply, prior to the application deadline.
• The candidate must have demonstrated academic experience in the economic analysis of Africa's development, including research-based policy engagement.
• Strong methodological skills for undertaking empirical research and quantitative analysis, including demonstrated programming experience in STATA
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
• Strong writing ability and capacity to present complex issues in a readable form for both academic and non-academic audiences.
• Excellent knowledge of spoken and written English.
Merit
• Previous experience of using African household survey data.
• Knowledge of the Nordic policy landscape for engagement with African development.
• Track record of media engagement.
The application
The application should contain:
• A cover letter of introduction outlining suitability for the position
• A 1-page statement outlining the applicant's experiences, including quantitative analysis and using STATA.
• Complete CV with a list of scientific publications where it is clearly indicated which publications are formally considered as peer reviewed.
• One to three of the applicant's own peer review academic publications most relevant to the position. (Either on-line links or electronic copies).
• The names and addresses (phone, e-mail) of at least two referees.
As part of the recruitment process, shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an electronic interview on Zoom.
Condition of Service
• This is a fixed-term two-year position, with a probationary period of 6 months.
• Duty station is Uppsala, Sweden.
• Salary is negotiable within the Institute's current salary levels and remuneration packages. The position includes attractive benefits and conditions offered for employees of Swedish civil service.
Starting date as soon as possible, or latest August 2024.
Contact persons:
Jörgen Levin (
Jorgen.levin@nai.uu.se) or Eleanor Fisher (
eleanor.fisher@nai.uu.se), Head of Research. Trade Union representative: Henrik Alfredsson (Saco-S) (
henrik.alfredsson@nai.uu.se). All can be reached at +46 18 471 52 00 or
nai@nai.uu.se.
More information about the institute's ongoing research activities, grants, library services and publications are available on the Institute's website:
www.nai.uu.se.How to apply:
Apply through our online recruitment system, link below.
Closing Date for applications: 18 February 2024
The Institute promotes equal opportunities for all, and good representation of African regions. Women are particularly encouraged to apply.
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Arbetsgivare Nordiska Afrikainst (org.nr 202100-2726),
https://nai.uu.se/ Arbetsplats Nordiska Afrikainstitutet
Jobbnummer 8409262
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