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Postdoctoral Researcher in Political Science University of Gothenburg in Sweden
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Political Science
Funding
The project provides funding for conference participation, data collection, and additional career training; the postdoctoral employment itself is implied to be salaried, but no stipend amount is stated.
Deadline
Jan 4, 2027
Country
Sweden
University
University of Gothenburg
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About this position
This postdoctoral position is based at the Department of Political Science at the University of Gothenburg, within a large, international academic environment with active research on political institutions, elections, public opinion, democracy, international and European politics, environmental politics, corruption, and political ideas.
The postdoc will join a research project on how favorable national economic conditions shape political engagement. Working with Florence So and the wider project team, the successful candidate will help design and implement experiments that examine whether improvements in the national economy affect political information consumption, reliance on partisan information sources and vulnerability to misinformation, and the strength of people’s ideological beliefs and moral positions.
In addition to contributing directly to the project’s second part, the postdoc is expected to carry out one or more independent, high-quality research projects aligned with the project’s broader aim of linking economic improvements to political engagement. The role is embedded in a supportive and collaborative research group and offers integration into the department’s wider research settings, including the Göteborg Research Group for Elections, Public Opinion and Political Behavior (GEPOP) and the Quality of Governance (QoG) institute.
The position is designed to support a researcher’s early career development and to contribute to publications in leading international journals. The advert also indicates opportunities for independent collaborations and the development of new research ideas within the project’s scope.
Funding details
The project provides funding for conference participation, data collection, and additional career training; the postdoctoral employment itself is implied to be salaried, but no stipend amount is stated.
What's required
Applicants must have completed a PhD, artistic doctorate, or an equivalent foreign degree by the time the appointment decision is made. A doctorate in political science or a related field is preferred, and applicants are expected to have, or be close to completing, a PhD in political science or economics. Experience with experimental design is required, along with excellent advanced quantitative methods skills. Research experience in political economy, political behavior, or public opinion in established democracies is meritorious. Strong interest in developing innovative experiments and willingness to learn new methodological skills are preferred. Excellent spoken and written English, strong communication and collaboration skills, good organizational ability, a careful and solution-oriented working style, and suitability for work in an international research team are required.
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Submit the application by the stated deadline via the provided application link. Follow the instructions on the application portal and ensure your materials are complete before submission.
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