Researcher for IDLE Project - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply
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Lunds universitet, Institutionen för tjänstevetenskap, SES
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.
We are now seeking two full-time researchers for one year to contribute to the formas funded IDLE project (Investigating Doing Less in Everyday Life).
We offer
Lund University is a public authority which means that employees get particular benefits, generous annual leave and an advantageous occupational pension scheme. More about working at Lund University
Work duties
The project explores the roles of idleness and reduced working time as responses to sustainability challenges. The positions involve fieldwork in Finland, Sweden, and the Netherlands, collaborating on qualitative, ethnographic research and data analysis.
Duties include:
- Planning and conducting field studies and interviews in Sweden, Finland, and/or the Netherlands.
- Data generation including field observations and interviews.
- Analysis using qualitative social science methods.
- Active participation in project workshops, meetings and public engagement activities.
Qualification requirements
Required qualifications:
- PhD or equivalent documented research expertise in interdisciplinary environmental social science, or similar.
- Proven experience in qualitative research as well as a detailed plan to conduct fieldwork in Sweden, Finland or The Netherlands.
- Track record in sustainability, degrowth, postwork, social movements, or similar.
- Excellent English language skills.
Additional requirements:
- Knowledge of Swedish, Finnish or Dutch.
Terms of employment
The positions are fixed-term employment for 1 year, full time. Starting date as soon as possible by agreement.
How to apply
Apply via the Lund University recruitment system. Applications should contain:
- Cover letter describing your relevant qualifications
- Fieldwork plan for the IDLE project (2-3 pages)
- Full CV including publications.
The University applies individual salary setting. Please state salary requirements in your application.
Welcome!
| Type of employment | Special fixed-term employment |
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| Contract type | Full time |
| First day of employment | 2026-01-01 eller enligt överenskommele |
| Salary | Månadslön |
| Number of positions | 2 |
| Full-time equivalent | 100 |
| City | Helsingborg |
| County | Skåne län |
| Country | Sweden |
| Reference number | PA2025/2694 |
| Contact |
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| Union representative |
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| Published | 30.Sep.2025 |
| Last application date | 13.Oct.2025 |