Amanuensis in the project PUSHPEACE - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply
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Lund University, The Department of Political Science
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.
The Department of Political Science announces an employment as amanuensis in the project PUSHPEACE (funded by Riksbankens jubileumsfond)
Tasks and responsibilities
The most important tasks include collecting data from the peace processes in Colombia, Israel /Palestine and Northern Ireland, as well as reviewing data already collected in the same area. The project amanuensis will assist with planning, conducting and transcribing qualitative interviews in English and Spanish. The work also involves assisting in reference management and daily activities within the project's work.
Requirements
The position requires a capacity for independent, accurate and systematic empirical work. General curiosity and good ability to process qualitative data are also important. Good knowledge of the field of peace and conflict science is required. Excellent English as well as previous experience with data collection from one or more of the project's empirical cases is a requirement. Since PUSHPEACE is focusing on data processing regarding the Colombia case at this stage, good knowledge of Spanish is a requirement. A Bachelor degree in Political Science and / or Peace and Conflict Studies is required, or equivalent skills and that you are a registered student at Lund University. We will prioritize applicants who has experience from working with reference software (such as Endnote or Zotero), and programs such as NVivo and/or excel.
Other information
Start date: 1 November 2022. Duration: until May 31, 2023 with possible prolongation. Percentage of full-time: 50 % Application deadline October 1.
Apply for the position at Lund University's recruitment system, Varbi. Please include the following information and document with your application
• Your contact details and personal data
• Your highest degree
• Your language skills
• Contact details for 2–3 references
• Cover letter
• CV – degrees and other completed courses, work experience
| Type of employment | Temporary position |
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| Contract type | Part-time |
| First day of employment | 1 November, 2022 |
| Salary | Monthly salary |
| Number of positions | 1 |
| Full-time equivalent | 50% |
| City | Lund |
| County | Skåne län |
| Country | Sweden |
| Reference number | PA2022/2859 |
| Contact |
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| Union representative |
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| Published | 29.Aug.2022 |
| Last application date | 01.Oct.2022 11:59 PM CEST |