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.

To be eligible, applicants must hold a doctoral degree in Ethnology, Gender Studies, or a related field, awarded within the last three years (with exceptions for special circumstances such as parental leave or illness). They should have documented experience in ethnographic research, as well as engagement with feminist, queer, or intersectional theories.

The University of Gothenburg (Göteborgs universitet) is a prominent public research university in Sweden’s second-largest city, Gothenburg. Founded in 1891, it is one of the largest universities in the Nordic region, with a wide range of academic disciplines and a strong focus on research. The university is also notable for its commitment to sustainable development and has a strong international presence, attracting students and researchers from around the world.

Application deadline: September 29, 2025.

Brief Description

• University or Organization: University of Gothenburg

• Department: Department of Cultural Sciences, Faculty of Humanities

• Course Level: Postdoctoral Researcher

• Award: Fixed-term employment (2 years), full-time (100%), with employment benefits including occupational pension, paid vacation, and wellness support

• Access Mode: Online application

• Number of Awards: NA

• Nationality: International and domestic applicants eligible

• The award can be taken in: Sweden

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: Open to applicants from all countries.

• Acceptable Course or Subjects: Postdoctoral research in Ethnology or Gender Studies (with relevance to the project description).

• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Hold a doctoral degree (or equivalent foreign degree) in Ethnology, Gender Studies, or related fields.

  • Doctoral degree must have been awarded within the last three years (exceptions apply for parental leave, illness, or similar circumstances).

  • Demonstrated experience in ethnographic research (participant observation, qualitative interviews).

  • Documented engagement with gender theories (feminist, queer, intersectional) or cultural norm/power dynamics research.

  • Oral and written proficiency in English, Russian, and Ukrainian.

  • Additional merit: ability to teach gender, culture, and qualitative methods; proficiency in German and/or Swedish.

How to Apply

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

1. Personal letter (max 500 words, structured into four required paragraphs).

2. Curriculum Vitae (CV).

3. Doctoral degree certificate (or draft thesis and expected date if not yet awarded).

4. Doctoral thesis (or English summary if not in English).

5. Up to three scientific publications plus a separate list of these works.

6. Contact details of two referees.

7. Optional appendices.

Benefits

• Two-year fixed-term, full-time postdoctoral employment.

• Opportunity to work in a Horizon Europe-funded project with strong international collaboration.

• Access to the University of Gothenburg’s employment benefits, including 28 days of paid vacation, occupational pension, wellness time, and compensation for medical visits.

• Participation in a vibrant research environment at the Department of Cultural Sciences, with opportunities for teaching, mentoring, and professional development.

• Extensive international fieldwork and academic networking opportunities.

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