Johan Svanberg

Stockholm University is offering two ERC-funded postdoctoral fellowships in International Relations, focusing on the project “PROTECT – Protectionism in Place: Explaining How Subnational Change Affects Public Support for Protectionism.” The project investigates how local changes influence public opinion toward protectionism in trade, finance, and labor market policies, using new survey and subnational context data from various countries. The research group is based at the Department of Economic History and International Relations, a leading center for research in International Security, International Institutions, and International Political Economy. The postdoctoral fellows will join a collaborative team including other postdocs, senior researchers, and PhD students. One position emphasizes the design, collection, and analysis of survey and panel data, including survey experiments, while the other focuses on the collection and analysis of subnational data using machine learning, Python programming, and neural networks. Both positions require strong quantitative research skills and the ability to work in an international, cross-disciplinary environment. Applicants must have a completed doctoral degree in a relevant field, preferably within the last three years, though exceptions are possible for special circumstances. Candidates should demonstrate expertise in international relations and, depending on the position, experience with survey data analysis or advanced computational methods. Excellent academic written English is required. The positions are full-time for two to three years, with possible extension, and offer individual salary setting. Stockholm University provides a dynamic, international research environment with favorable working conditions. The application deadline is April 10, 2026. For more information and to apply, visit the provided links or contact Professor Lisa Dellmuth or Professor Johan Svanberg. Keywords: International Relations, Protectionism, Public Opinion, Survey Data, Panel Data, Machine Learning, International Political Economy, Quantitative Research, Policy Evaluation, Python Programming.

Stockholm University is advertising a fully funded PhD position in International Relations connected to the project “Understanding Public Support for EU Enlargement.” The project examines the security, economic, and societal drivers shaping public attitudes toward EU enlargement across Europe. The doctoral researcher will work with public opinion research and quantitative social science methods to understand how citizens perceive future enlargement and what drives their views. Research area: International Relations, with strong links to Political Science, Economics, and Sociology. The department highlights expertise in International Security, International Institutions, and Global Political Economy. Funding: The position is fully funded for 4 years. It is a fixed-term doctoral employment at Stockholm University, with possible duties in teaching, research, and administration up to 20%. Eligibility highlights: Applicants must meet general doctoral admission requirements and the specific IR requirements, including prior degrees/credits in International Relations or equivalent, relevant theoretical specialization, and sufficient English proficiency. Strong quantitative research experience is valued, and experience with EU enlargement, collaborative projects, large-scale data collection, publications, and outreach is considered meritorious. Deadline: 10 June 2026. How to apply: Submit the application through Stockholm University’s recruitment system. Include a personal letter, CV, and all requested attachments before the deadline.