{"data":{"id":203780,"slug":"forskare-i-projektet-manniskor-platser-och-krigsbyten","type":"job","title":"Researcher in the Project \"People, Places, and War Plunder\"","description":"Gothenburg University meets society's challenges with diverse knowledge. With 58,000 students and 6,800 employees, the university is a large and inspiring workplace. Strong research and attractive educational programs attract researchers and students from around the world. Through new knowledge and new perspectives, Gothenburg University contributes to a better future.\nThe Department of Global Studies conducts socially relevant education and research in its unique interdisciplinary knowledge environment. About 120 employees and doctoral students work with us conducting research on major and pressing global challenges related to climate and sustainability, war and peace, migration, human rights, power relations, culture\/multiculturalism, and social change. The Department constitutes a unique environment for interdisciplinary research in peace and development research, social science environmental studies, human ecology, human rights, and social anthropology. The Department's research is conducted by researchers from many different subject areas, and we understand global processes from different perspectives and approaches. Our knowledge is based on in-depth analysis, empirically and locally grounded knowledge, dialogue and conversation with individuals and groups, and an understanding of local conditions and global processes.\nThe Department of Global Studies (IGS) at Gothenburg University seeks a full-time researcher for two months within the field of peace and development research. The position is part of a research project led by Camilla Orjuela entitled: People, Places, and War Plunder: Returning Looted Cultural Heritage in a Changing World.\nProject Description\nDuring colonial conquests, many cultural objects were plundered and taken to Western museums and collections. When colonies became independent, former colonial powers retained the objects. During the colonial period, and especially after independence, many people also moved from formerly colonized countries to wealthier nations. In recent years, a debate over the return of cultural treasures has intensified. Many museums have begun processes to return objects, while other institutions and political leaders reject these demands. This project examines how people in the diaspora engage in the debate over looted cultural objects and how their identity both shapes and is shaped by this discussion. The project focuses on diasporas from Nigeria, Ethiopia, and India, as well as looted objects from these countries, particularly the Benin Bronzes, the Maqdala Treasures, and the Koh-i-Noor Diamond. The project seeks answers to what these objects mean to people in the diaspora, how they view and engage in the question of return, and how the debate over returns creates, reshapes\u2014and challenges\u2014different identities and perceptions of the objects and the ongoing effects of historical injustices.\nJob Responsibilities\nAs a researcher, you will work with the Ethiopian case and complete work on how the Ethiopian diaspora engages with and views looted cultural objects and the return debate. The work includes analysis of collected data and academic and popular science writing. Other tasks that contribute to the project's implementation may also occur.\nQualifications\nThe applicant must have a doctoral degree in a subject the employer deems relevant to the project, such as global studies, peace and development research, or cultural heritage research. The applicant must also have documented experience in research on cultural heritage, memory, diaspora mobilization, and the return of cultural objects, including experience with interviews and observations. The applicant must also have in-depth knowledge of the Ethiopian case. Language skills relevant to the case are highly meritorious.\nEmployment\nFixed-term employment for two months at 100%. Start date November 1, 2026.\nContact Information for the Position\nIf you have questions about the employment, you are welcome to contact Camilla Orjuela, mailto:camilla.orjuela@gu.se\nIf you have questions about the recruitment process, you are welcome to contact Elvedina Sikiric Lidstr\u00f6m, Personnel Officer (mailto:elvedina.sikiric.lidstrom@gu.se).\nTrade Unions\nTrade union representatives at Gothenburg University can be found here: https:\/\/www.gu.se\/om-universitetet\/jobba-hos-oss\/hjalp-for-sokande\nApplication\nTo apply for a position at Gothenburg University, you must register an account in our recruitment system. You apply for the position through Gothenburg University's recruitment portal by clicking the \"Apply\" button. As an applicant, you are responsible for ensuring that your application is complete in accordance with the job announcement and that it reaches the university no later than the final application deadline of September 30, 2026.\nThe application may be written in English or Swedish and should contain:\nYour contact information and personal details\nA cover letter describing your interest and suitability for the position\nCurriculum vitae\/CV, including education, relevant work experience, language skills, highest degree, and relevant publications\nCopy of your master's degree and any doctoral degree\nNames and contact information for two references\n\nApplication deadline: September 30, 2026\n\nThe university actively works for a work environment with equal conditions and values the qualities that diversity brings to its operations. The university applies individual salary setting. According to the National Archives' regulations, the university is required to keep application documents for two years after the appointment decision. If you as an applicant specifically request your documents returned, they will be sent back after the two-year period has elapsed; otherwise, they will be discarded. To staffing and recruitment companies and to you as a job advertisement seller: Gothenburg University uses a contracted advertising agency in connection with staff recruitment. We kindly but firmly decline direct contact from staffing and recruitment companies and sellers of job advertisements.","language":"sv","is_translated":true,"title_original":"Forskare i projektet \u201dM\u00e4nniskor, platser och krigsbyten","description_original":"G\u00f6teborgs universitet m\u00f6ter samh\u00e4llets utmaningar med m\u00e5ngsidig kunskap. 58 000 studenter och 6800  medarbetare g\u00f6r universitetet till en stor och inspirerande arbetsplats. Stark forskning och attraktiva utbildningar lockar forskare och studenter fr\u00e5n hela v\u00e4rlden. Med ny kunskap och nya perspektiv bidrar G\u00f6teborgs universitet till en b\u00e4ttre framtid. \nInstitutionen f\u00f6r globala studier bedriver samh\u00e4llsrelevant utbildning och forskning i sin unika tv\u00e4rvetenskapliga kunskapsmilj\u00f6. Hos oss jobbar ca 120 medarbetare och doktorander som bedriver forskning p\u00e5 stora och angel\u00e4gna globala utmaningar relaterade till fr\u00e5gor om klimat och h\u00e5llbarhet, krig och fred, migration, m\u00e4nskliga r\u00e4ttigheter, maktf\u00f6rh\u00e5llanden, kultur\/m\u00e5ngkultur och samh\u00e4llelig f\u00f6r\u00e4ndring. Institutionen utg\u00f6r en unik milj\u00f6 f\u00f6r tv\u00e4rvetenskaplig forskning inom freds- och utvecklingsforskning, samh\u00e4llsvetenskapliga milj\u00f6studier, humanekologi, m\u00e4nskliga r\u00e4ttigheter och socialantropologi. Institutionens forskning bedrivs av forskare fr\u00e5n m\u00e5nga olika \u00e4mnesomr\u00e5den och vi f\u00f6rst\u00e5r globala f\u00f6rlopp utifr\u00e5n skilda perspektiv och f\u00f6rh\u00e5llningss\u00e4tt. V\u00e5r kunskap \u00e4r grundad p\u00e5 djup analys, p\u00e5 empiriskt och lokalt f\u00f6rankrad kunskap, p\u00e5 dialog och samtal med individer och grupper och p\u00e5 f\u00f6rst\u00e5else av lokala f\u00f6rh\u00e5llanden och globala processer.\nInstitutionen f\u00f6r globala studier (IGS) vid G\u00f6teborgs universitet s\u00f6ker en forskare p\u00e5 heltid under tv\u00e5 m\u00e5nader inom \u00e4mnet freds- och utvecklingsforskning. Tj\u00e4nsten ing\u00e5r i ett forskningsprojekt som leds av Camilla Orjuela med titeln: M\u00e4nniskor, platser och krigsbyten: \u00c5terl\u00e4mnande av plundrat kulturarv i en r\u00f6rlig v\u00e4rld.\nProjektbeskrivning\nUnder de koloniala er\u00f6vringarna plundrades m\u00e5nga kulturf\u00f6rem\u00e5l och f\u00f6rdes till v\u00e4sterl\u00e4ndska museer och samlingar. N\u00e4r kolonierna blev fria beh\u00f6ll de forna kolonialmakterna f\u00f6rem\u00e5len. Under kolonialtiden, och framf\u00f6r allt efter koloniernas sj\u00e4lvst\u00e4ndighet, har m\u00e5nga m\u00e4nniskor ocks\u00e5 r\u00f6rt sig fr\u00e5n de l\u00e4nder som tidigare var koloniserade till rikare l\u00e4nder. P\u00e5 senare \u00e5r har en debatt om \u00e5terl\u00e4mnande av kulturskatterna blossat upp. M\u00e5nga museer har inlett processer f\u00f6r att \u00e5terl\u00e4mna f\u00f6rem\u00e5l, medan andra institutioner och politiska ledare avvisar kraven. Detta projekt unders\u00f6ker hur m\u00e4nniskor i diasporan engagerar sig i debatten om de plundrade kulturf\u00f6rem\u00e5len och hur deras identitet b\u00e5de formar och formas av denna diskussion. Projektet fokuserar p\u00e5 diasporor fr\u00e5n Nigeria, Etiopien och Indien samt plundrade f\u00f6rem\u00e5l fr\u00e5n dessa l\u00e4nder, framf\u00f6r allt Beninbronserna, Maqdalaskatterna och Koh-i-Noor-diamanten. Projektet s\u00f6ker svar p\u00e5 vad dessa f\u00f6rem\u00e5l betyder f\u00f6r m\u00e4nniskor i diasporan, hur de ser p\u00e5 och engagerar sig i fr\u00e5gan om \u00e5terl\u00e4mnande, och hur debatten om \u00e5terl\u00e4mnade skapar, omformar \u2013och utmanar \u2013 olika identiteter och f\u00f6rest\u00e4llningar om f\u00f6rem\u00e5len och om historiska or\u00e4ttvisors efterverkningar i nuet.\nArbetsuppgifter\nSom forskare kommer du att arbeta med det etiopiska fallet och f\u00e4rdigst\u00e4lla arbeten kring hur den etiopiska diasporan engagerar sig i och ser p\u00e5 plundrade kulturf\u00f6rem\u00e5l och \u00e5terl\u00e4mnandedebatten. Arbetet innefattar analys av insamlad data och akademiskt och popul\u00e4rvetenskapligt skrivande. \u00c4ven andra uppgifter som bidrar till projektets genomf\u00f6rande kan f\u00f6rekomma.\nKvalifikationer\nDen s\u00f6kande ska ha en doktorsexamen i ett \u00e4mne som arbetsgivaren bed\u00f6mer \u00e4r av relevans f\u00f6r projektet, exempelvis globala studier, freds- och utvecklingsforskning eller kulturarvsforskning. Den s\u00f6kande ska ocks\u00e5 ha dokumenterad erfarenhet av forskning om kulturarv, minne, diasporamobilisering och \u00e5terl\u00e4mnande av kulturf\u00f6rem\u00e5l, inklusive erfarenheter av intervjuer och observationer. Den s\u00f6kande ska ocks\u00e5 ha f\u00f6rdjupad kunskap om det etiopiska fallet. Spr\u00e5kkunskaper av relevans f\u00f6r fallet \u00e4r starkt meriterande.\nAnst\u00e4llning\nTidsbegr\u00e4nsad anst\u00e4llning p\u00e5 tv\u00e5 m\u00e5nader i en omfattning av 100%. Tilltr\u00e4de den 1 november 2026.\nKontaktuppgifter f\u00f6r anst\u00e4llningen\nHar du fr\u00e5gor om anst\u00e4llningen \u00e4r du v\u00e4lkommen att kontakta Camilla Orjuela, mailto:camilla.orjuela@gu.se\nHar du fr\u00e5gor om rekryteringsprocessen \u00e4r du v\u00e4lkommen att kontakta Elvedina Sikiric Lidstr\u00f6m, personalhandl\u00e4ggare (mailto:elvedina.sikiric.lidstrom@gu.se).\u00a0\nFackliga organisationer\nFackliga f\u00f6retr\u00e4dare vid G\u00f6teborgs universitet hittar du h\u00e4r:\u202fhttps:\/\/www.gu.se\/om-universitetet\/jobba-hos-oss\/hjalp-for-sokande\u00a0\nAns\u00f6kan\nF\u00f6r att s\u00f6ka en anst\u00e4llning vid G\u00f6teborgs universitet m\u00e5ste du registrera ett konto i v\u00e5rt rekryteringssystem. Du s\u00f6ker anst\u00e4llningen via G\u00f6teborgs universitets rekryteringsportal genom att klicka p\u00e5 knappen \"Ans\u00f6k\". Du som s\u00f6kande ansvarar f\u00f6r att ans\u00f6kan \u00e4r komplett i enlighet med annonsen och att den \u00e4r universitetet tillhanda senast sista ans\u00f6kningsdag 30 september 2026.\nAns\u00f6kan kan skrivas p\u00e5 engelska eller svenska och inneh\u00e5lla:\nDina kontaktuppgifter och personuppgifter\nMotiveringsbrev som beskriver ditt intresse och l\u00e4mplighet f\u00f6r tj\u00e4nsten\nMeritf\u00f6rteckning\/CV, inklusive utbildning, relevant arbetslivserfarenhet, spr\u00e5kkunskaper, h\u00f6gsta examen och relevanta publikationer\nKopia p\u00e5 masterexamen och ev. doktorsexamen\nNamn och kontaktuppgifter p\u00e5 tv\u00e5 referenser\n\nAns\u00f6kan ska vara inkommen senast: 30 september 2026\n\u00a0\nUniversitetet arbetar aktivt f\u00f6r en arbetsmilj\u00f6 med j\u00e4mst\u00e4llda f\u00f6rh\u00e5llanden och s\u00e4tter v\u00e4rde p\u00e5 de kvalit\u00e9er m\u00e5ngfald tillf\u00f6r verksamheten. Universitetet till\u00e4mpar individuell l\u00f6nes\u00e4ttning. Enligt Riksarkivets f\u00f6reskrifter \u00e4r universitetet skyldigt att f\u00f6rvara ans\u00f6kningshandlingar i tv\u00e5 \u00e5r efter tills\u00e4ttningsbeslutet. Om du som s\u00f6kande till en anst\u00e4llning s\u00e4rskilt beg\u00e4r tillbaka dina handlingar \u00e5ters\u00e4nds de n\u00e4r de tv\u00e5 \u00e5ren har f\u00f6rflutit, i annat fall kommer de att gallras ut. Till bemannings- och rekryteringsf\u00f6retag och till dig som \u00e4r f\u00f6rs\u00e4ljare: G\u00f6teborgs universitet anlitar upphandlad annonsbyr\u00e5 i samband med rekrytering av personal. Vi undanber oss v\u00e4nligen men best\u00e4mt direktkontakt med bemannings- och rekryteringsf\u00f6retag samt f\u00f6rs\u00e4ljare av jobbannonser.","price":null,"currency":"SEK","status":"active","noindex":true,"location":{"address":null,"full_address":null,"city":"G\u00f6teborg","country":"SE","latitude":57.7119231,"longitude":11.9822532},"metadata":{"region":"V\u00e4stra G\u00f6talands l\u00e4n","employer":"G\u00f6teborgs Universitet","postcode":"40530","positions":1,"profession":"Fredsforskare","salary_type":"Fast m\u00e5nads- vecko- eller timl\u00f6n","employer_url":"https:\/\/www.gu.se\/","employment_type":"contract","occupation_field":"Administration, ekonomi, juridik","employer_workplace":"G\u00f6teborgs Universitet (GU)","experience_required":true,"employment_type_label":"Behovsanst\u00e4llning"},"user_id":null,"is_sponsored":false,"views_count":0,"ai_views_count":11,"bot_views_count":2,"ai_vendor_counts":{"meta":2,"other":3,"openai":3,"anthropic":3},"visibility":"public","submission_source":null,"submission_ai_name":null,"has_owner_email":true,"can_contact_owner":true,"phone":null,"owner_email":"camilla.orjuela@gu.se","images":[],"published_at":"2026-09-09T15:10:32+00:00","expires_at":"2026-09-30T23:59:59+00:00","created_at":"2026-09-10T04:06:36+00:00","updated_at":"2026-09-15T02:57:14+00:00"}}