Doctoral position in Peace and Development research at the University of Gothenburg

Job Description

Peace and Development research at the School of Global Studies, University of Gothenburg, announces a doctoral position affiliated with the research project “Litigating land rights in Sápmi: Indigenous legal mobilization in Finland, Norway and Sweden.”

In recent decades, Sami groups have been involved in numerous legal disputes on rights to land and natural resources in Norway, Sweden, and Finland. This project seeks to explain legal mobilization on indigenous land rights and its broader effects on Sami communities and the Nordic societies.

The project employs socio-legal mobilization theory, a comparative research design, and a mixed-methods approach to explore how institutional and structural features of the three countries shape litigation and its outcomes, and how legal struggles have altered power dynamics within Sami communities and between them and the societies in which they live.

Qualifications

The purpose of undertaking doctoral studies is to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for conducting independent research within the field of Peace and Development Research. The doctoral studies comprise one year of coursework and three years of research, culminating in the production of a dissertation that makes a significant and original contribution to the research field.

The position is salaried and covers four years (full-time equivalent, fixed term), beginning in August 2021.

We are looking for a candidate with an interest in the politics of indigenous legal mobilization. We are particularly interested in candidates who have some prior knowledge and experience of socio-legal and/or comparative social science research, as well as qualitative and quantitative social science methods.

The candidate must have excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Language proficiency in Finnish, Norwegian, Sami and/or Swedish is advantageous.

Requirements

The candidate must have a relevant academic background, such as a Master’s degree in Peace and Development Research, Law, Sociology, Anthropology, or a related field.

Experience with qualitative and quantitative social science methods is preferred.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.

Language proficiency in Finnish, Norwegian, Sami and/or Swedish is advantageous.

Benefits

The position is salaried and covers four years (full-time equivalent, fixed term), beginning in August 2021.

Pay

Salaried position covering four years (full-time equivalent, fixed term).

Schedule

The position begins in August 2021 and continues for four years.

Contact Person

Johan Karlsson Schaffer, PhD Programme Coordinator