Research assistant in "Gendered implications of Extractivism" - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

The Department is looking for a researcher who specializing in social science research in the field of extractivism but are open to consider other social science research studies of sustainability. Interest in feminist and decolonial theory is a benefit. 

Assignments 
This position is for a research assistant to carry out a literature review on Extractivism and its Gendered implications Transnationally to support a funding application and a peer-reviewed publication in the spring 2022 

The researcher to be hired is expected to contribute to the project through supporting research on the gendered implications of extractivism. This will involve preparing a systemic literature review and contributing to publications and research proposals. The researcher will be guided by the project team. Previous experience working on extractivism in developing country contexts is highly regarded.

Qualifications and assessment
To be appointed as a researcher requires a Masters degree in a field of relevance to the position, i.e. human ecology, sustainability science, other relevant social science or humanities disciplines or interdisciplinary research.

The basis for assessment is the ability to develop and conduct high quality research. The applicants must be able to demonstrate:

• Documented research expertise through the quality of their thesis and/or other publications.
• Methodological qualifications and experience with qualitative research methods and training and/or experience with systematic reviews
• Fluent English (written and spoken) is a requirement.

Application
Applications must be written in English and include:

1. CV
2. Copies of grades and examination certificates
3. A personal letter describing the applicant’s experience of carrying out research reviews and how this experience is of relevance to the position as well as other experience and competences of relevance to the position such as research on extractivism (Maximum two pages long).

Applicants are expected to indicate in the application when – if offered the position – they would be able to start.

Terms of employment
This is a four month temporary employment on 50 % starting as soon as possible.