Faculty of Social Sciences, Lund University, Sweden

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 Faculty of Social Sciences at Lund University is one of the leading education and research institutions in Sweden and operates in both Lund and Helsingborg. The program engages researchers from the Department of Political Science, Department of Sociology and School of Social Work.

Research program civil society elites

The position as a researcher is associated with the research program Civil Society Elites? Comparing elite composition, reproduction, integration and contestation in European civil societies. Professor Håkan Johansson acts as the PI of the program and it brings together scholars from political sciences, sociology and social work with a common interest in civil society and elite studies. The program aims to bridge elite and civil society studies in order to develop the first systematic and cross-country comparative analysis of civil society elites. It is a six-year program funded by the Swedish Foundation for Humanities and Social Sciences (www.rj.se), starting in 2018, and will last until end of 2023. For further information on design, visit our webpage, www.civilsocietyelites.lu.se.

Research tasks

The researcher is to participate in the program’s data collection in an Italian context, which includes making interviews with leaders of civil society organizations, conduct observations and other forms of ethnographic data collection. Some administrative tasks may be included, e.g. in terms of organizing meetings and seminars with representatives of Italian civil society organizations. Travel to Italy will be necessary but your daily activities will predominantly be at the workplace in Lund.

Formal requirements

You have a PhD degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. sociology, anthropology, political science or social work, or others with relevance for the program) and proven analytical skills in the areas of civil society and/or elite studies. Experience of comparative civil society/third sector studies is of particular significance, e.g. through comparative projects. Experience of qualitative and ethnographic methods are particularly relevant for the position. Proficiency in spoken and written English and Italian is a requirement. Experience of data collection in an Italian context is a requirement. Personal qualifications and ability to collaborate with researchers within the program is of key significance.

Appointment Procedure

Your application should include the following: a) CV, including full list of publications, b) personal letter (where you explain why you would like to work with the topics related to the program), c) two letters of recommendation, and e) writing samples (two article-length writing samples, or similar).

Applications that do not contain full information or missing documents will not be included in the review process.

The Lund University job application portal should be used when applying. 

The position is part time (75 %) for one year (12 months). Start date 1st of September 2019 (but could be negotiated).

Type of employment Temporary position
Contract type Part-time
First day of employment 2019-09-01
Salary Monthly salary
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 75
City Lund
County Skåne län
Country Sweden
Reference number PA2019/2236
Contact
  • Håkan Johansson, Professor, +46708494867, Hakan.Johansson@soch.lu.se
  • Staffan Blomberg, Head of Department, +46462223162, Staffan.Blomberg@soch.lu.se
Union representative
  • OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli, 046-222 93 62
  • SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet, 046-222 93 64
Published 14.Jun.2019
Last application date 15.Jul.2019 11:59 PM CEST

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