This advert is not available!
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.
Research assistance on “The politics of state building”
The research project “The politics of state building: Studying investments in state capacity through legislative debates” at Lund University (Sweden) is looking for a research assistant to support with the following tasks:
1. Web scraping and pre-processing of digitalized parliamentary debates for automated text analysis
2. Data collection based on archival and secondary sources
3. Website construction and updating
4. Other administrative tasks
Essential requirements:
• MA or equivalent degree in the social sciences
• Experience with web scraping and text mining techniques
• Proficiency in R or Python
• Fluency in English (fluency in Swedish, Finnish or Dutch are additional assets)
• Reliability, ability to meet deadlines and to solve problems independently
What we offer:
• This is a temporary full-time position (100%) for one year or by agreement; ideal starting date January 17, 2022
• Flexible hours, with work space available at the Department of Political Science, Lund University
Application details:
• Max. one-page motivational letter (Times New Roman, text size 12, single-spaced, one-inch margins)
• CV
• A copy of degree and grade certificates in Swedish or English (examensbevis och betyg)
• One reference contact
Further information:
• Lund University: https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/
• Your potential supervisor: https://www.svet.lu.se/en/agustin-goenaga
Type of employment | Temporary position |
---|---|
Contract type | Full time |
First day of employment | 17 January, 2022 or by agremeent |
Salary | Monthly salary |
Number of positions | 1 |
Full-time equivalent | 100% |
City | Lund |
County | Skåne län |
Country | Sweden |
Reference number | PA2021/3896 |
Contact |
|
Union representative |
|
Published | 03.Dec.2021 |
Last application date | 17.Dec.2021 11:59 PM CET |