Associate Researchers in Sociology (gender, intersectionality and quantitative methods)

Göteborgs universitet; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Gothenburg seeks one or two associate researchers to contribute to EU Horizon projects REFLECT and VISTA, focusing on gender and intersectionality with advanced quantitative methods. The role involves cross-national surveys, fieldwork management, and data analysis in collaboration with international partners.

Candidates should hold or be close to completing a doctoral degree in social statistics, sociology, or related field with strong quantitative components, and have

Qualifications

• PhD in social statistics, sociology or related field with strong quantitative component.
• Strong quantitative research and analytical abilities.
• Willingness to learn additional quantitative methods, especially intersectional multilevel modelling.
• Experience with cross-national surveys and data collection.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to two EU Horizon projects REFLECT and VISTA, mainly in quantitative work packages.
• Design and analyse cross-national surveys and lead fieldwork execution.
• Manage and analyse quantitative data, ensuring rigorous reporting.
• Collaborate with senior researchers and international partners on publications.
• Contribute to mixed methods work when needed, including qualitative integration.

Skills

Quantitative skills

R or Stata

Survey design

Collaboration

Education

Doctoral degree in social statistics or sociology

Tools

R

Stata

Job description

Overview

The University of Gothenburg tackles society's challenges with diverse knowledge. Approximately 58 000 students and 6 800 employees make the university a large and inspiring place to work and study. The Department of Sociology and Work Science has about 110 employees and conducts extensive research and education in close collaboration with society. The department hosts internationally recognised research in areas such as social inequalities, work, organisations, and welfare.

The Department is seeking one to two associate researchers to work on EU Horizon funded projects REFLECT and VISTA, with a focus on gender, intersectionality, and quantitative methods. REFLECT and VISTA project pages: REFLECT (https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/101290292); VISTA (https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/101286827).

Duties

The successful candidate(s) will contribute to two EU Horizon funded research projects led by Sofia Strid and Anne Laure Humbert. The REFLECT project examines intersectional gender inequalities among researchers in Europe, and the VISTA project focuses on gender-based violence in organised sport in Europe. The successful candidates are expected to contribute to one or both projects as per operational requirements.

These mixed methods projects address societal challenges related to gender, intersectionality, and inequalities through advanced quantitative methods (including cross-national survey research), qualitative research (including narrative interviews, focus groups and photovoice), and co-creation methods. They involve collaboration with international partners and aim to generate knowledge relevant to science, policy, and practice.

The associate researchers will work within the above projects, predominantly in their quantitative work packages. Duties include contributing to the design and analysis of cross-national surveys, leading the operational implementation of these surveys by actively managing fieldwork, and the management and analysis of quantitative data.

The successful candidate(s) are expected to collaborate closely with senior researchers and international partners, contribute to joint publications, and take initiative in leading academic outputs within the project framework. The role may also involve contributing to mixed methods research, including the integration and analysis of qualitative data, in collaboration with other team members.

Qualifications

Selection will be based on an overall assessment of scientific competence, methodological skills, experience, and personal suitability in relation to the duties of the position.

Required qualifications

For this position the applicant must hold or be close to completing a doctoral degree in social statistics, sociology, or a related discipline, with a strong quantitative component.

Highly meritorious qualifications

• Strong quantitative research and analytical skills
• Willingness to learn additional quantitative methods, particularly intersectional multilevel modelling
• Experience in survey design and fieldwork implementation
• Demonstrated expertise in gender and intersectionality research
• Experience using R and/or Stata, and willingness to learn additional relevant software

Meritorious qualifications

• Experience working with cross-national surveys and data
• Experience with mixed methods approaches and/or qualitative research
• Knowledge of, or interest in, gender-based violence and/or inclusive research and innovation

Personal skills and qualities

Professional qualities are an important part of the assessment. The position requires the ability to collaborate effectively with senior scholars and international research teams, as well as the capacity to work independently, take initiative, and manage tasks in a structured and reliable manner. Strong communication skills are essential. The applicant must have excellent command of English (equivalent to CEFR C2), both written and spoken. Knowledge of Swedish is desirable.

Employment

The position is a fixed-term appointment for 12 months, full-time (100%), placed at the Department of Sociology and Work Science. The work will mainly be carried out in Sweden.

Selection process

The selection process may include interviews, presentations, and reference checks.

Contact information for the post

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Anne Laure Humbert at anne.laure.h [e-mail] and/or Sofia Strid at [e-mail]. If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact the human resource officer Anna Karin Wiberg at [e-mail].

Unions

Union representatives at the University of Gothenburg can be found here: https://www.gu.se/en/work-at-the-university-of-gothenburg/how-to-apply-for-a-position#collective-agreement-and-union-representatives

Application

To apply for a position at the University of Gothenburg, you have to create an account in our recruitment system. Submit your application via the University of Gothenburg's recruitment portal by clicking the Apply button. Ensure the application is complete as per the vacancy notice and received by the final deadline.

The application must include:

1. A cover letter describing the applicant's research interests and background, including a preference for VISTA or REFLECT.
2. A complete curriculum vitae, including date of PhD, title of doctoral thesis, names of supervisors, and a full publication list.
3. Three recent publications.
4. Contact details (name, email, telephone number) for two referees.

Applications must be received by: 2026-08-10.

The University works actively to achieve a working environment with equal conditions, and values the qualities that diversity brings to its operations. Salaries are set individually at the University. In accordance with the National Archives of Sweden's regulations, the University must archive application documents for two years after the appointment is filled. If you request that your documents are returned, they will be returned to you after the two-year period. Otherwise, they will be destroyed. The University declines further contact with vendors, recruitment and staffing companies during this recruitment process.