Researcher in Labour Law

The Department of Law is one of the larger departments at Stockholm University, with approximately 150 employees and approximately 5,500 students. More than 100 teachers are engaged full-time in teaching and conducting the research on which the education is based. The department has around 40 professors with different legal specializations. As a researcher with us, you will be an important part of a dynamic environment with top-class research and a strong international focus.

More information about us can be found at: Department of Law. 

Project description

The position is linked to the project The Swedish Model in a New Era, funded by FORTE. Over the past decade, the role of the social partners in the legislative labour law process has been strengthened. Various forms of tripartite cooperation between the social partners and the state have emerged. The recent amendments to the Employment Protection Act (1982:80), has received considerable attention. In addition, the Short-Time Work Act, the Establishment Job Ordinance, and new strike rules have been added through such processes. The research project aims to clarify what has driven this development, what it means in terms of the distribution of rights and obligations for the actors and groups concerned, and the significance of tripartite cooperation for labor market relations and party autonomy. 

The project includes a comparative sub-study focusing on similar tripartite systems in other EU countries.

Main responsibilities

The job duties include research on tripartite systems in other EU countries to answer questions about how they are structured and legally established, and what types of issues they deal with.

Qualification requirements

The researcher must have a Swedish doctoral degree or an equivalent degree from another country.

Assessment criteria

In the appointment process, particular emphasis will be placed on scientific proficiency in the field relevant to the position. When assessing scientific proficiency, the scientific quality of the research will be taken into account first and foremost. The scope of the research, primarily in terms of depth and breadth, will also be considered.

In the appointment process, particular emphasis will be placed on the applicant's assessed ability to carry out the project's tasks.

We are looking for a person who has:

• Doctoral degree in law or another subject relevant to the duties

and with documented knowledge in:

• Labor law and cooperation between labor market parties and the state
• EU law
• Very good ability to express oneself in spoken and written English
• Analytical ability and good cooperation skills
• Creativity, initiative, and independence
• Ability to collaborate and the ability and suitability otherwise needed to perform the duties of the position.

The evaluation is based on previous education and experience, the quality of previously published research, ambition expressed in the letter of motivation, and any interviews.

About the employment

The position involves full-time employment for a maximum of 12 months. 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.

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 Petra Herzfeld Olsson (PI), petra.herzfeld-olsson@juridicum.su.se.

Further information about the recruitment process can be obtained from Human Resource Officer, asa.svenshagen@juridicum.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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