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hela Sverige Visa alla jobb hos Nordiska Afrikainstitutet i Uppsala The short term researcher shall carry out specific tasks to achieve the following expected outcomes in the Institute results framework provided for in the 2017 Action Plan:
• High-quality and policy relevant research on modern African issues related to the identified thematic areas in the NAI Strategy, 2017-2021;
• High quality scientific publications and other useful materials for knowledge sharing and policy engagements;
• Active engagement with the policy environment based on results of research on Africa;
• Active participation in academic and policy platforms such as conferences, seminars and workshops on modern Africa, organised by NAI and its partners; and
• Contribution towards strengthening networks and partnership on the study of modern Africa in the Nordics and globally.
Deliverables:
Under supervision of the Head of Research the short term researcher shall deliver the following:
1. Work plans/proposals detailing the scope and focus of proposed research activities within the thematic areas. The proposal must provide detailed research framework, methodologies and details of key issues to be studied and a list of any documentation, and data required;
2. Comprehensive plan for proposed publications including timetables and list of identified publishing outlets; and
3. Prepared manuscripts for various forms of publication (to be submitted during or at the end of employment period).
Experience and Qualifications
• PhD degree in social sciences or humanities ; interdisciplinary program or a related field (e.g., Development Studies, Law and Development, Natural Resource Management, Gender Studies, Economics, Political Economics, Geography)
• At least five years of relevant experience in interdisciplinary research related to the thematic areas identified by the Institute;
• Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods, and data analysis techniques;
• At least five years' experience conducting research on African issues and, related topics, including research for use in policy development;
• Excellent analytical skills and evidence of scientific publication are required;
• Excellent command of spoken and written English;
• Good computer skills, specifically knowledge of data entry, processing and analysis;
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication skills and ability to work in a multicultural environment.
• Priority will be given to researchers who have expertise in the thematic areas that the institute currently lacks
Policy relevant research is critical to the execution of the mandate of The Nordic Africa Institute to provide original, high-quality research on current political and socio-economic realities and trends in Africa. Within the organizational structure of the Institute, the Research Unit is saddled with the tasks of conducting high-quality research on Africa, disseminating advanced and relevant information based on research about modern Africa and African conditions, and engaging with the policy environment through active policy dialogue and the knowledge sharing.
The key thematic areas of the Institute are:
• Economic growth and challenges of inequality and poverty
• Climate change and sustainable development
• Conflict, security and democratic transformation
• Mobility and migration
• Gender equality
Varaktighet, arbetstid
Salary is negotiable within the current levels at the Institute.
Publiceringsdatum2017-01-25Så ansöker duSista dag att ansöka är 2017-02-24
KontaktEva-Lena Svensson
eva-lena.svensson@nai.uu.se 018-4715241
Victor Adetula 018-4715250
FöretagNordiska Afrikainstitutet
AdressNordiska Afrikainstitutet
BOX 1703
75147 UPPSALA
KontorsadressVillavägen 6
Jobbnummer 3283017
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