Researcher in demography

The Department of Sociology at Stockholm University is one of the biggest departments at the Faculty of Social Science with about 85 employees, 600 annual students and contains the Stockholm University Demography Unit (SUDA).

More information about us, please visit: The Department of Sociology.

Project description

The position will be associated with SUDA’s research on Family policies and Migrant integration: understanding parental leave and childhood education and care use and their consequences among migrants in Sweden.

www.su.se/english/research/research-projects/family-policies-and-migrant-integration

Main responsibilities

The position involves data analysis and write a scientific paper on how reforms in parental leave policies affect migrant’s use.

Qualification requirements

Researchers are appointed primarily for purposes of research and must hold a Swedish doctoral degree or an equivalent degree from another country.

Assessment criteria

In the appointment process, special attention will be given to research skills and the applicant’s previous publications records in relation to this project. The applicant needs to demonstrate solid experience with quantitative research and specific experience with longitudinal data (preferably with register data experience). Researchers should have demographic research experience.

About the employment

The position involves full-time employment for 3 months, with the possibility of extension under special circumstances. Start date 1 March 2026, or by 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.

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 Eleonora Mussino, eleonora.mussino@sociology.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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