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Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 47 000 students and more than 8 800 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.
Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset.
Subject description
The candidate will conduct research on the societal impacts of extreme climate, focusing on integrated assessment of drought and vulnerability in Syria and its impacts in Europe. Emphasis will be on the Syrian conflict and migrations that were triggered in the aftermath of the Syrian civil war. The candidate will also be expected to develop research along similar themes of human-environment interactions and their impacts in Turkey.
Work duties
• Research within the topics covered by the subject description
• Collaboration with various stakeholders in Europe, Syria, and Turkey
• Actively seek external research funding
• Administration related to the work duties listed above
Qualification requirements
Applicants must have:
• A PhD or equivalent research qualification within the subject area of the position
• Excellent oral and written proficiency in English
• Experience conducting interdisciplinary research that combine the natural and social sciences
• Proficiency in qualitiative methods, particularly interview techniques and political ethnography
• Experience conducting research about the Syrian conflict and resulting migrations
• Demontrated succuess in publishing peer-reviewed articles
Assessment criteria and other qualifications
• Excellent spoken and written proficiency in Turkish
• Having completed an education in pedagogy
• Experience collaborating closely with physical geographers
Consideration will also be given to good collaborative skills, drive and independence, and how the applicant’s experience and skills complement and strengthen ongoing research within the department, and how they stand to contribute to its future development.
Terms of employment
The employment will be a fulltime (100%), temporary position as researcher for a period of two years (2021-01-01 to 2022-12-31)
Instructions on how to apply
Applications shall be written in English and be compiled into a PDF-file containing:
• résumé/CV, including a list of publications,
• a general description of past research and future research interests (no more than three pages),
• contact information of at least two references,
• copy of the doctoral degree certificate, and other certificates/grades that you wish to be considered.
Type of employment | Temporary position |
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Contract type | Full time |
First day of employment | January 2021 |
Salary | Monthly salary |
Number of positions | 1 |
Full-time equivalent | 100% |
City | Lund |
County | Skåne län |
Country | Sweden |
Reference number | PA2020/2479 |
Contact |
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Union representative |
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Published | 09.Jul.2020 |
Last application date | 22.Jul.2020 |