Luleå University of Technology is growing rapidly with world-leading expertise in several research areas. We shape the future through innovative education and groundbreaking research results, and based on the Arctic region, we create global social benefits. Our scientific and artistic research and education are conducted in close collaboration with international, national and regional companies, public actors and leading universities. Luleå University of Technology has a total turnover of SEK 2 billion per year. We are currently 1,500 employees and have 17,900 students. In the coming years, billions of kronor will be invested in Norrbotten and Västerbotten in major projects aimed at a more sustainable society nationally as well as globally. Luleå University of Technology is involved in several of these highly topical research projects and the social transformation that follows. We have a wide range of programs to match the skills that are in demand. We hope you will help us build the sustainable businesses and societies of the future. The Unit of Political Science is part of the Division of Social Sciences which, in addition to political science, also includes the subjects of law, economics and history. Within the division, research focuses on various social science aspects of the environment and natural resources. The division conducts both intra- and interdisciplinary projects where researchers from political science work together with, for example, researchers in economics and law. Research collaboration also takes place regularly with academic disciplines from the Faculty of Science and Technology. Subject description Political science is the scientific study of politics and political systems and includes both empirical and theoretical studies. Research focuses on issues related to how natural resources, energy and environmental conflicts and agreements are managed by individuals and interest groups as well as by political and administrative systems. Dominant research areas are public policy and administration, institutional analysis, comparative politics, public opinion studies and political theory. Project description The political science subject at Luleå University of Technology is in an expansive phase and therefore needs to recruit a postdoc to work in research projects that address the social and political challenges surrounding the management of natural resources and sustainable societal transformation. The research is funded by the Swedish Research Council Formas and the Marcus and Marianne Wallberg Foundation. Work tasks As a postdoc, you will participate in the research described above. You will be involved in the planning and implementation of the research together with other members of the project team and collaboration partners. The work in the project comprises 80 percent of your position and 20 percent departmental service in the form of teaching at basic and advanced levels in political science or other tasks. The applicant is also expected to participate in the collegial work of the subject and the department and to participate in the work of applying for external research grants. As the research examines a Swedish context, good knowledge of the Swedish language is necessary. The implementation of the project also requires the ability to work independently and with others. Qualifications To be eligible, applicants must have a doctoral degree or equivalent foreign degree in political science and good knowledge of both English and Swedish. It is an advantage if your degree was obtained no more than three years before the closing date for applications for this position. Meritorious for the position are (weighted equally): - Good knowledge of the political science literature related to environmental and natural resource policy - Experience of research related to Swedish environmental and natural resource policy (especially minerals and forests) - Familiarity with theories related to political mobilization, social movements and deliberative democracy theory - Familiarity with case study methodology and qualitative methods and experience with quantitative methods - Experience in studying political mobilization and media expression - Publication of research results in international peer-reviewed journals - Experience in teaching political science at bachelor and master level - Experience in assignments demonstrating leadership, initiative and collaboration skills Information to be provided This position is a full-time position for two years. Planned start date 2025-01-15. Place of employment: Luleå. For further information, please contact: Annica Sandström, Project Manager, 0920-49 13 56, annica.sandstrom@ltu.se or Jerry Blomberg, Head of Department, 070-26 82 188, jerry.blomberg@ltu.se Trade union representatives: SACO-S Diana Chroneer, 0920-49 2037 diana.chroneer@ltu.se OFR-S, Lars Frisk, 0920-49 17 92 lars.frisk@ltu.se How to apply We prefer that you apply for the position via the application button below where you attach a cover letter, CV/resume and copies of verified diplomas. Please mark your application with the reference number below. Both the application and the diplomas must be written in Swedish or English. Deadline for applications: December 27, 2024 Reference number: 4976-2024