Postdoctoral Researcher Position in Ethnology or Gender Studies, Sweden

Scholarships; Göteborg; On-site; SEK 441,111 - 606,528; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Occupational pension

Paid vacation

Wellness support

Access to international fieldwork opportunities

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Sweden is inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Ethnology or Gender Studies. The successful candidate will engage in fieldwork and research focused on migration and geopolitics, offering a two-year full-time position with significant international collaboration opportunities. Required qualifications include a recent doctoral degree and experience in ethnographic research.

Qualifications

• Hold a doctoral degree in Ethnology, Gender Studies, or a related field, awarded within the last three years.
• Documented experience in ethnographic research (e.g., participant observation, qualitative interviews).
• Documented engagement with gender theories (feminist, queer, or intersectional) or cultural norm/power dynamics research.
• Oral and written proficiency in English; additional proficiency in Russian, Ukrainian, German, or Swedish is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fieldwork and ethnographic research related to migration and affective geopolitics.
• Engage with feminist, queer, or intersectional theories.
• Contribute to MAGnituDe project activities and collaborate with partners.

Skills

Ethnographic research

Gender theories

Qualitative interviews

English proficiency

Russian proficiency

Ukrainian proficiency

German proficiency

Swedish proficiency

Education

Doctoral degree in Ethnology, Gender Studies, or related field

Job description

Overview

Postdoctoral Researcher Position in Ethnology or Gender Studies, Sweden for Fellowship

The University of Gothenburg is inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Ethnology or Gender Studies within the Horizon Europe project MAGnituDe, starting January 2026. The position offers a two-year full-time appointment focused on fieldwork, ethnographic research, and the study of migration, affective geopolitics, and European democracy.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fieldwork and ethnographic research related to migration, affective geopolitics, and European democracy.
• Engage with feminist, queer, or intersectional theories in research and analysis.
• Contribute to ongoing MAGnituDe project activities and collaborate with international partners.

Qualifications

• Hold a doctoral degree in Ethnology, Gender Studies, or a related field, awarded within the last three years (with exceptions for parental leave or illness).
• Documented experience in ethnographic research (e.g., participant observation, qualitative interviews).
• Documented engagement with gender theories (feminist, queer, or intersectional) or cultural norm/power dynamics research.
• Oral and written proficiency in English; additional proficiency in Russian, Ukrainian, German, or Swedish is an asset.

What We Offer

• Fixed-term employment (2 years), full-time (100%), with employment benefits including occupational pension, paid vacation, and wellness support.
• Opportunity to work in a Horizon Europe-funded project with strong international collaboration.
• Access to the University of Gothenburg’s employment benefits and a vibrant research environment with opportunities for teaching, mentoring, and professional development.
• Extensive international fieldwork and academic networking opportunities.

Application Process

Applications must be submitted online through the University of Gothenburg’s vacancies portal. Required documents (in PDF format) include:

• Personal letter (max 500 words, structured into four required paragraphs).
• Doctoral degree certificate (or draft thesis and expected date if not yet awarded).
• Doctoral thesis (or English summary if not in English).
• Up to three scientific publications plus a separate list of these works.

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