Postdoctoral Fellow in Social Psychology

The Department of Psychology is a creative and international workplace for research and education. The Department of Psychology conducts successful research in occupational and organisational psychology, clinical psychology, cognitive psychology, perception and psychophysics, personality, social and developmental psychology, psychobiology and epidemiology. As a postdoctoral fellow with us, you will have access to modern research infrastructure.

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Project description

The Intergroup Relations and Social Change research group at the Department of Psychology is seeking applicants for a two-year postdoctoral position on the ERC funded project “Healing Societies: the impact of social context on intergroup reconciliation”. The overarching aim of this project is to systematically examine the influence of social context on effectiveness, processes and durability of intergroup interventions in societies affected by intergroup conflict.

The project includes large-scale longitudinal (online and field) experiments in different conflict affected countries and relies on data from representative, heterogenous and community samples. Together with professor Čehajić-Clancy, the successful applicant will work on designing and evaluating field interventions using community samples in conflict contexts.

Main responsibilities

As a postdoctoral researcher in the group, you will lead one workpackage as part of the “HEAL” project aimed at understanding the impact of social context on intergroup reconciliation. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and evaluating intergroup interventions in the field in order to understand which interventions, under which contextual conditions, can facilitate or hinder intergroup reconciliation. You will also have the opportunity to develop your own studies under supervision. This position is 100% research-based and funded by the ERC “HEAL” project.

Your responsibilities include designing and conducting field experiments, coordinating studies across multiple sites which includes collaboration with multiple international research groups, data analysis, and writing scientific articles.

Our research group collaborates with other research groups across the globe (as part of this and other projects), providing opportunities for international exchanges and collaborations.

Qualification requirements

In order to qualify for a Postdoctoral position, applicants are required to hold a Swedish doctoral degree or an equivalent relevant degree from another country. The degree must have been completed no later than when the employment decision is made.

Assessment criteria

It is considered an advantage if the doctoral degree or an equivalent degree was completed no more than three years prior to the application deadline. Under special circumstances, an older degree may also be an advantage. Special circumstances refer to sick leave, parental leave, elected positions in trade unions, service in the total defense, or other similar circumstances, as well as clinical attachment or service/assignments relevant to the subject area.

Assessment criteria include:

• Doctoral degree in psychology or relevant field
• Excellent academic merits, including publications in high-quality international scientific journals
• Excellent English language skills (written and oral)
• Documented experience in designing and/or conducting field experiments
• Advanced statistical analyses including multi-level analyses
• Strong interest in intergroup relations.

About the employment

The position involves full-time employment for two years, with the possibility of extension under special circumstances. Start date 1 September 2026 or as per agreement.

We offer

With us, you will experience the dynamic interaction between higher education and research that makes Stockholm University an exciting and creative environment. You will work in an international environment and get favourable conditions. The university is located in the National City Park with good transport links to the city. The Department of Psychology is located at campus Albano.

Stockholm University strives to be a workplace free from discrimination and with equal opportunities for all.

Contact

Further information about the position can be obtained from professor Sabina Čehajić-Clancy, sabina.cehajic-clancy@psychology.su.se

Application

Apply for the position at Stockholm University's recruitment system. Attach a personal letter and CV as well as the attachments requested in the application form. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the job advertisement, and that it is submitted before the deadline.

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