{"data":{"id":160414,"slug":"postdoktor-i-statskunskap","type":"job","title":"Postdoctoral Fellow in Political Science","description":"The research project \"The importance of social and biological inheritance for people's life chances: New approaches at the intersection of social science and genetics\" is funded by a four-year infrastructure grant from the Swedish Research Council. The project aims to increase knowledge about how the complex interplay between genes and environment shapes people's health and their position in the social and economic hierarchy. More specifically, we utilize the rapidly growing availability of large-scale genotype data in Europe, combined with detailed register data and survey data from multiple countries, to investigate how specific genetic factors co-vary and interact with social, political, and economic conditions. The goal is to better understand how these factors together contribute to variation in outcomes such as health, education, income, political participation, social trust, and other behaviors. The project aims to further develop a leading interdisciplinary research environment at the forefront of the social science genomics research field.\nThe project is now seeking a postdoctoral fellow at Uppsala University, who will work in close collaboration with three other postdoctoral fellows at Uppsala University, University of Oslo, and Amsterdam UMC, as well as other project members at all three nodes. A description of the project can be found here.\nThe employed postdoctoral fellow is expected to conduct research with a focus on one or more of the project's central questions. To facilitate research collaboration, the employee will spend some time at the other two nodes.\nThe position is located at the Department of Government. Uppsala University was founded in 1477 and is consistently ranked among the world's top 100 universities in international rankings. The university has over 50,000 students and approximately 7,500 employees. The Department of Government has a history of research and education spanning more than 400 years. Today, the department offers a vibrant and internationally successful research environment. With approximately 50 faculty members and researchers as well as 40 doctoral students, it is considered one of the leading political science departments in Europe.\nMore information about the Department of Government can be found on our website: www.statsvet.uu.se\nJob Duties\nThe position comprises research (at least 80 percent of working time) and teaching (at most 20 percent). Teaching may occur at all levels.\nThe position includes the following job duties:\nConduct independent research and collaborate with other project participants within the framework of the project.\nContribute to scientific publications and other research results.\nParticipate in project meetings, department seminars, and activities organized by the collaborating institutions.\nHandle and analyze relevant data in accordance with the project's research plan.\n\nAs needed, assist with teaching and supervision at undergraduate or advanced level (up to 20 percent), in accordance with the department's needs.\nQualifications\nEligibility and Assessment Criteria\nApplicants who have completed a doctoral degree in political science are eligible to apply for the position. The doctoral degree must have been completed within the last three years calculated from the employment start date (2026-09-16). Exceptions may be made under special circumstances, such as leave due to illness, parental leave, or union duties.\nThe assessment criterion is the ability to develop and conduct research of high quality. Applicants must demonstrate documented research competence in areas relevant to the project through the quality of their doctoral dissertation and\/or other scientific publications.\nWe are particularly interested in applicants with a solid background in quantitative methods, experience working with register data, and experience with modern methods for using molecular genetic information to identify genetic effects on human behavioral outcomes, such as GWAS methodology, use of polygenic indices, and similar methods.\nVery good knowledge of Swedish and English, both spoken and written, is required. Since the research is conducted in close collaboration with a larger research group, we also value documented ability to collaborate well with others.\nApplication\nThe application must contain the following:\nCV\nCopies of degree certificates\nPublication list\nTwo (2) representative publications (of which only one can be a monograph or compiled dissertation)\nContact information for two (2) references\n\nTerms\nThe postdoctoral employment is a full-time position for two years with start date 2026-09-16, with the possibility of extension for one year.\nPlease note that anyone who has previously been employed as a postdoctoral fellow at Uppsala University for more than one year cannot be employed as a postdoctoral fellow again within the same or related subject area at the university.\nThe university applies individual salary determination.\nMore Information:\nFor more information about both the project and the postdoctoral position at Uppsala University, you can contact Sven Oskarsson (sven.oskarsson@statsvet.uu.se) and Rafael Ahlskog (rafael.ahlskog@statsvet.uu.se). For information about the positions within the project to be filled at the University of Oslo and Amsterdam UMC, see the separate announcements here and here.\nPlease submit your application no later than 2026-09-01, UFV-PA 2026\/2464\nUppsala University is a broad research university with a strong international position. The ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a difference in society. Our most important asset is all 7,500 employees and 53,000 students who, with curiosity and commitment, make Uppsala University one of the country's most exciting workplaces.\nRead more about our benefits and what it is like to work at Uppsala University\nhttps:\/\/uu.se\/en\/about-uu\/work-with-us\/\nThe employment may be subject to security vetting. In security vetting, approval by the applicant is a prerequisite for employment.\nWe decline offers of recruitment and advertising assistance.\nThe application is received in Uppsala University's recruitment system.\nTrade union representatives: Saco-S - saco-s@uu.se, Seko - seko@uadm.uu.se, ST (OFR\/S) - ofr@uu.se","language":"sv","is_translated":true,"title_original":"Postdoktor i statskunskap","description_original":"Forskningsprojektet Det sociala och biologiska arvets betydelse f\u00f6r m\u00e4nniskors livschanser: Nya ansatser i sk\u00e4rningspunkten mellan samh\u00e4llsvetenskap och genetik \u00e4r finansierat av ett fyra\u00e5rigt infrastrukturanslag fr\u00e5n Vetenskapsr\u00e5det. Syftet med projektet \u00e4r att \u00f6ka kunskapen om hur det komplexa samspelet mellan gener och milj\u00f6 formar m\u00e4nniskors h\u00e4lsa och deras position i den sociala och ekonomiska hierarkin. Mer specifikt utnyttjar vi den snabbt v\u00e4xande tillg\u00e5ngen till storskalig genotypdata i Europa, i kombination med detaljerad registerdata och enk\u00e4tdata fr\u00e5n flera l\u00e4nder, f\u00f6r att unders\u00f6ka hur specifika genetiska faktorer samvarierar och samspelar med sociala, politiska och ekonomiska f\u00f6rh\u00e5llanden. M\u00e5let \u00e4r att b\u00e4ttre f\u00f6rst\u00e5 hur dessa faktorer tillsammans bidrar till variation i utfall som h\u00e4lsa, utbildning, inkomst, politiskt deltagande, social tillit och andra beteenden. Projektet syftar till att vidareutveckla en ledande tv\u00e4rvetenskaplig forskningsmilj\u00f6 i framkanten av forskningsf\u00e4ltet social science genomics.\nProjektet s\u00f6ker nu en postdoktor vid Uppsala universitet, som kommer att arbeta i n\u00e4ra samarbete med tre andra postdoktorer p\u00e5 Uppsala universitet, Oslo universitet och Amsterdam UMC samt andra projektmedlemmar vid samtliga tre noder. En beskrivning av projektet finns h\u00e4r.\nDen anst\u00e4llda postdoktorn f\u00f6rv\u00e4ntas genomf\u00f6ra forskning med ett fokus p\u00e5 en eller fler av projektets centrala fr\u00e5gor. F\u00f6r att underl\u00e4tta forskningssamarbete kommer den anst\u00e4llde spendera en viss tid vid de andra tv\u00e5 noderna.\nTj\u00e4nsten \u00e4r placerad vid Statsvetenskapliga institutionen. Uppsala universitet grundades 1477 och rankas konsekvent bland v\u00e4rldens 100 fr\u00e4msta universitet i internationella rankningar. Universitetet har \u00f6ver 50 000 studenter och omkring 7 500 anst\u00e4llda. Statsvetenskapliga institutionen har en mer \u00e4n 400-\u00e5rig historia av forskning och utbildning. I dag erbjuder institutionen en livlig och internationellt framg\u00e5ngsrik forskningsmilj\u00f6. Med omkring 50 l\u00e4rare och forskare samt 40 doktorander r\u00e4knas den som en av de ledande statsvetenskapliga institutionerna i Europa.\nMer information om Statsvetenskapliga institutionen finns p\u00e5 v\u00e5r hemsida: www.statsvet.uu.se\nArbetsuppgifter\nTj\u00e4nsten omfattar forskning (minst 80 procent av arbetstiden) och undervisning (h\u00f6gst 20 procent). Undervisning kan f\u00f6rekomma p\u00e5 alla niv\u00e5er.\nTj\u00e4nsten omfattar f\u00f6ljande arbetsuppgifter:\nBedriva sj\u00e4lvst\u00e4ndig forskning och samarbeta med \u00f6vriga projektdeltagare inom ramen f\u00f6r projektet.\nBidra till vetenskapliga publikationer och andra forskningsresultat.\nDelta i projektm\u00f6ten, institutionsseminarier och aktiviteter som anordnas av de samarbetande institutionerna.\nHantera och analysera relevanta data i enlighet med projektets forskningsplan.\n\nVid behov medverka i undervisning och handledning p\u00e5 grundniv\u00e5 eller avancerad niv\u00e5 (upp till 20 procent), i enlighet med institutionens behov.\nKvalifikationer\nBeh\u00f6righet och bed\u00f6mningsgrund\nS\u00f6kande som har avlagt doktorsexamen inom statsvetenskap \u00e4r beh\u00f6riga att s\u00f6ka tj\u00e4nsten. Doktorsexamen ska ha avlagts inom de senaste tre \u00e5ren r\u00e4knat fr\u00e5n anst\u00e4llningens startdatum (2026-09-16). Undantag kan g\u00f6ras under s\u00e4rskilda omst\u00e4ndigheter, s\u00e5som ledighet p\u00e5 grund av sjukdom, f\u00f6r\u00e4ldraledighet eller fackligt uppdrag.\nBed\u00f6mningsgrunden \u00e4r f\u00f6rm\u00e5gan att utveckla och bedriva forskning av h\u00f6g kvalitet. S\u00f6kande ska kunna uppvisa dokumenterad forskningskompetens inom f\u00f6r projektet relevanta omr\u00e5den genom kvaliteten p\u00e5 sin doktorsavhandling och\/eller andra vetenskapliga publikationer.\nVi \u00e4r s\u00e4rskilt intresserade av s\u00f6kande med gedigen bakgrund i kvantitativa metoder, erfarenhet av arbete med registerdata samt erfarenhet av moderna metoder f\u00f6r att anv\u00e4nda molekyl\u00e4rgenetisk information f\u00f6r att identifiera genetiska effekter p\u00e5 m\u00e4nskliga beteendem\u00e4ssiga utfall, s\u00e5som GWAS-metodik, anv\u00e4ndning av polygena index och liknande metoder.\nMycket goda kunskaper i svenska och engelska, b\u00e5de i tal och skrift, \u00e4r ett krav. Eftersom forskningen bedrivs i n\u00e4ra samarbete med en st\u00f6rre forskargrupp v\u00e4rdes\u00e4tter vi \u00e4ven dokumenterad f\u00f6rm\u00e5ga att samarbeta v\u00e4l med andra.\nAns\u00f6kan\nAns\u00f6kan skall inneh\u00e5lla f\u00f6ljande:\nCV\nKopior av examensbevis\nPublikationslista\nTv\u00e5 (2) representativa publikationer (av vilka endast en kan vara en monografi eller sammanl\u00e4ggningsavhandling)\nKontaktinformation till tv\u00e5 (2) referenser\n\nVillkor\nPostdoktoranst\u00e4llningen \u00e4r en heltidsanst\u00e4llning p\u00e5 tv\u00e5 \u00e5r med tilltr\u00e4de 2026-09-16, med m\u00f6jlighet till f\u00f6rl\u00e4ngning med ett \u00e5r.\nObservera att den som tidigare har varit anst\u00e4lld som postdoktor vid Uppsala universitet i mer \u00e4n ett \u00e5r inte kan anst\u00e4llas som postdoktor igen inom samma eller n\u00e4rliggande \u00e4mnesomr\u00e5de vid universitetet.\nUniversitetet till\u00e4mpar individuell l\u00f6nes\u00e4ttning.\nMer information:\u00a0\nF\u00f6r mer information om s\u00e5v\u00e4l projektet som postdoktortj\u00e4nsten vid Uppsala universitet kan du kontakta Sven Oskarsson (sven.oskarsson@statsvet.uu.se) och Rafael Ahlskog (rafael.ahlskog@statsvet.uu.se). F\u00f6r information om de tj\u00e4nster inom projektet som skall tills\u00e4ttas vid Oslo universitet samt Amsterdam UMC, se de separata utlysningarna h\u00e4r och h\u00e4r.\nV\u00e4nligen inkom med din ans\u00f6kan senast 2026-09-01, UFV-PA 2026\/2464\nUppsala universitet \u00e4r ett brett forskningsuniversitet med stark internationell st\u00e4llning. Det yttersta m\u00e5let \u00e4r att bedriva utbildning och forskning av h\u00f6gsta kvalitet och relevans f\u00f6r att g\u00f6ra skillnad i samh\u00e4llet. V\u00e5r viktigaste tillg\u00e5ng \u00e4r alla 7 500 anst\u00e4llda och 53 000 studenter som med nyfikenhet och engagemang g\u00f6r Uppsala universitet till en av landets mest sp\u00e4nnande arbetsplatser.\nL\u00e4s mer om v\u00e5ra f\u00f6rm\u00e5ner och hur det \u00e4r att jobba inom Uppsala universitet\nhttps:\/\/uu.se\/om-uu\/jobba-hos-oss\/\nAnst\u00e4llningen kan komma att s\u00e4kerhetspr\u00f6vas. 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