Research assistant in project

Research assistant in project

Published: 2023-01-20

Uppsala University is a comprehensive research-intensive university with a strong international standing. Our ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a long-term difference in society. Our most important assets are all the individuals whose curiosity and dedication make Uppsala University one of Sweden's most exciting workplaces. Uppsala University has over 54,000 students, more than 7,500 employees and a turnover of around SEK 8 billion.

The Department of Sociology at Uppsala University is the oldest of its kind in Sweden. Its main subjects are Sociology and Social psychology. Undergraduate education is also offered in Sociology with Orientation towards Work, Organization and Human Resource Management, and Social work. Research questions in areas like work, children, economics, gender, disability, self conceptualisations, networking, fashion, organization, urban life, sexuality, technology or aging are studied at the department.

For information about the project JUSTEMOTIONS see: https: // www. soc.uu.se/research/justemotions

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Duties Duties as a research assistant involve assisting in a current research project in sociology. You will for example:

Work with interview and observation material, as well as with documents (judgments, protocols, etc.)

Code data in Swedish and English

Perform easier analysis (categorize and organize coded material)

Collect and compile literature (previous research)

Participate in planning and preparation of workshop/conference

Requirements

Completed Master's degree in Sociology.

Previous experience of working as a research assistant within research projects in sociology.

Code qualitative data and collect and compile research summaries.

Work in different computer systems, for example Nvivo.

Previous experience, as well as theoretical knowledge of managing and processing qualitative data analysis.

Knowledge of the Swedish legal system.

Good ability to work independently and solve problems.

Good ability to collaborate with other researchers.

As all coding of documentation and other sources is in Swedish and English, it is a requirement that you can express yourself very well in Swedish and English in speech and writing.

We will place great emphasis on personal suitability. Consideration will also be given to i.e. good collaborative skills, drive and independence, and how the applicant's experience and skills complement and strengthen the administrative work within the unit/department, as well as contribute to its future development.

Additional qualifications

Previous experience of coding data in the data processing program Nvivo, analyzing data and working with international research material.

About the employment The employment is a temporary position, 3 months. Scope of employment 100 %. Starting date 2023-03-01 or as agreed. Placement: Uppsala

For further information about the position, please contact: Stina Bergman Blix: [email protected]

Please submit your application by 3 February 2023, UFV-PA 2023/183.

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Placement: Department of Sociology

Type of employment: Full time , Temporary position 3-6 months

Pay: Individual salary

Number of positions: 1

Working hours: 100%

Town: Uppsala

County: Uppsala län

Country: Sweden

Union representative: Seko Universitetsklubben [email protected] ST/TCO [email protected] Saco-rådet [email protected]

Number of reference: UFV-PA 2023/183

Last application date: 2023-02-03