Associate Researcher, Governance & Local Development

SweDevNetwork; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Gothenburg’s Department of Political Science invites applications for an associate researcher to work with the Governance and Local Development Institute (GLD). The role involves supporting research activities, coordinating with the director and colleagues, and helping with literature reviews and background summaries.

Starting date as soon as possible; the contract is temporary for 11 months at 100% time in the Department of Political Science.

Responsibilities

• Support the institute director and other researchers with literature reviews, background summaries, fact checking, and other research support
• Assist in drafting research papers and fact checking
• Assist in intern training, recruitment, and management as required
• Assist in working paper, short-term grant, and other reviews
• Assist with fundraising, including searching for new funding opportunities and drafting proposals
• Organize policy roundtables, including finding participants, arranging chairs and discussants, organizing times and locations, and similar events as needed
• Support other team members with research and administrative tasks as needed

Job description

University of Gothenburg’s Department of Political Science invites applications for an associate researcher to work with the Governance and Local Development Institute (GLD). The role involves supporting research activities, coordinating with the director and colleagues, and helping with literature reviews and background summaries.

Starting date as soon as possible; the contract is temporary for 11 months at 100% time in the Department of Political Science.