Associate Researcher to the Department of Political Science and V-Dem institute Diary id:PAR 2020/890 Employment level:Fixed term Location:Department of Political Science Apply by:2020-08-23 The data is open access with more than 120,000 users globally. V-Dem has also developed a set of online resources for analyzing, tracking and benchmarking of strengths and weaknesses of democracy in all countries. Students, NGOs, governments, development agencies, and media across the world can benefit from the nuanced, comparative and historical data. In addition to data collection and several cutting-edge research programs, V-Dem collaborates with organizations such as the World Bank, Foreign Ministries, International IDEA and UNDP, among many others. To learn more about V-Dem visit: https://v-dem.net The Department of Politician Science and the V-Dem institute are now looking for an Asscociate Researcher full time for 1 year. Job assignments The initial main task is to participate in and lead a team of research assistants collecting factual, country-specific data on how Covid-19-related measures affect democratic rights and institutions, for the Pandemic Backsliding- project at the V-Dem Institute (https://www.v-dem.net/en/our-work/research-projects/pandemic-backsliding/ ). Other main tasks will entail research on illiberal and populist political parties as well as the role of civil society in democratization including actively participating in scholarly discussions and seminars, compiling and evaluating information, and processing data for papers and projects and contribute to the drafting of papers. In addition, the successful candidate(s) may be asked to perform supportive tasks for various projects and activities conducted at the V-Dem Institute, including data collection and drafting of texts for academic and non-academic audiences. Qualifications A master degree in political science is required. For the initial work tasks demonstrated previous experience of working with quantitative research on democratization or autocratization using the V-Dem dataset is required as well as demonstrated previous experience of collecting cross-national information on democratic institutions and practices and translating it into quantitative codlings. Previous experience of training and leading research assistants is highly meritorious. For the following work tasks previous experience of research in European populist parties and the role of civil society in democratization is required. Previous experience of contributing independently to the drafting of academic papers on democratization and autocratization is also a requirement. Knowledge about the Sweden Democrats is highly meritorious. Proficiency in Swedish is a merit. To be successful in this position you need to be an experienced problem sovler with very good communication skills in both spoken and written English. Excellent planning-, organizational- and time management skills are also needed. This position requires good skills in the Microsoft Office package, particularly Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook. It also requires proficiency in EndNote, Dropbox, and STATA. Familiarity with Toggl, Slack, Skype, and Zoom are meritorious. Personal qualities such as social skills and collaborative skills are of great importance. Employment Type of employment: Fix term 1 year. Extent: 100 % Location: Department of Political Science, University of Gothenburg First day of employment: 2020-09-01 (September 1, 2020). For further information regarding the position Please contact, Associate lecturer Anna Lührmann, Phone + 46 31 786 1191 email: anna.luhrmann@gu.se or Administrative manager Anna-Karin Ingelström. Phone: +46 31 786 1190 email: anna-karin.ingelstrom@gu.se Unions Union representatives at the University of Gothenburg: http://www.gu.se/english/about_the_university/job-opportunities/union-representatives Information for International Applicants Choosing a career in a foreign country is a big step. Thus, to give you a general idea of what we and Gothenburg have to offer in terms of benefits and life in general for you and your family/spouse/partner please visit: https://www.gu.se/english/welcomeservices/staff https://www.movetogothenburg.com/ How to apply In order to apply for a position at the University of Gothenburg, you have to register an account in our online recruitment system. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the job advertisement, and that it is submitted before the deadline. The selection of candidates is made on the basis of the qualifications registered in the application. In the online recruitment system there is a space to upload additional documents. In this place, we ask that you submit a previous work demonstrating your technical writing and survey data analysis skills. NOTE: All applications materials must be submitted in English. Closing date: August 23rd The University of Gothenburg promotes equal opportunities, equality and diversity. Salary is determined on an individual basis. Applications will be destroyed or returned (upon request) two years after the decision of employment has become final. Applications from the employed and from those who appeal the decision will not be returned. If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Socioloxy

Associate Researcher to the Department of Political Science and V-Dem institute

Diary id:PAR 2020/890

Employment level:Fixed term

Location:Department of Political Science

Apply by:2020-08-23

The data is open access with more than 120,000 users globally. V-Dem has also developed a set of online resources for analyzing, tracking and benchmarking of strengths and weaknesses of democracy in all countries. Students, NGOs, governments, development agencies, and media across the world can benefit from the nuanced, comparative and historical data. In addition to data collection and several cutting-edge research programs, V-Dem collaborates with organizations such as the World Bank, Foreign Ministries, International IDEA and UNDP, among many others. To learn more about V-Dem visit: https://v-dem.net

The Department of Politician Science and the V-Dem institute are now looking for an Asscociate Researcher full time for 1 year.

Job assignments

The initial main task is to participate in and lead a team of research assistants collecting factual, country-specific data on how Covid-19-related measures affect democratic rights and institutions, for the Pandemic Backsliding- project at the V-Dem Institute (https://www.v-dem.net/en/our-work/research-projects/pandemic-backsliding/ ).

Other main tasks will entail research on illiberal and populist political parties as well as the role of civil society in democratization including actively participating in scholarly discussions and seminars, compiling and evaluating information, and processing data for papers and projects and contribute to the drafting of papers.

In addition, the successful candidate(s) may be asked to perform supportive tasks for various projects and activities conducted at the V-Dem Institute, including data collection and drafting of texts for academic and non-academic audiences.

Qualifications

A master degree in political science is required. For the initial work tasks demonstrated previous experience of working with quantitative research on democratization or autocratization using the V-Dem dataset is required as well as demonstrated previous experience of collecting cross-national information on democratic institutions and practices and translating it into quantitative codlings. Previous experience of training and leading research assistants is highly meritorious.

For the following work tasks previous experience of research in European populist parties and the role of civil society in democratization is required. Previous experience of contributing independently to the drafting of academic papers on democratization and autocratization is also a requirement. Knowledge about the Sweden Democrats is highly meritorious. Proficiency in Swedish is a merit.

To be successful in this position you need to be an experienced problem sovler with very good communication skills in both spoken and written English. Excellent planning-, organizational- and time management skills are also needed.

This position requires good skills in the Microsoft Office package, particularly Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook. It also requires proficiency in EndNote, Dropbox, and STATA. Familiarity with Toggl, Slack, Skype, and Zoom are meritorious.

Personal qualities such as social skills and collaborative skills are of great importance.

Employment

Type of employment: Fix term 1 year.
Extent: 100 %
Location: Department of Political Science, University of Gothenburg
First day of employment: 2020-09-01 (September 1, 2020).

For further information regarding the position

Please contact,

Associate lecturer Anna Lührmann, Phone + 46 31 786 1191
email: anna.luhrmann@gu.se

or

Administrative manager Anna-Karin Ingelström. Phone: +46 31 786 1190
email: anna-karin.ingelstrom@gu.se

Unions

Union representatives at the University of Gothenburg: http://www.gu.se/english/about_the_university/job-opportunities/union-representatives

Information for International Applicants

Choosing a career in a foreign country is a big step. Thus, to give you a general idea of what we and Gothenburg have to offer in terms of benefits and life in general for you and your family/spouse/partner please visit:

https://www.gu.se/english/welcomeservices/staff
https://www.movetogothenburg.com/

How to apply

In order to apply for a position at the University of Gothenburg, you have to register an account in our online recruitment system. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the job advertisement, and that it is submitted before the deadline. The selection of candidates is made on the basis of the qualifications registered in the application.

In the online recruitment system there is a space to upload additional documents. In this place, we ask that you submit a previous work demonstrating your technical writing and survey data analysis skills.

NOTE: All applications materials must be submitted in English.

Closing date: August 23rd

The University of Gothenburg promotes equal opportunities, equality and diversity.

Salary is determined on an individual basis.

Applications will be destroyed or returned (upon request) two years after the decision of employment has become final. Applications from the employed and from those who appeal the decision will not be returned.

If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Socioloxy

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