One Year Research Assistant Position for the NIEM Research Project

Malmö University is an innovative, urban and international institute of higher education, located in the centre of Malmö. We have around 1,800 employees and 24,000 students. Our research and education are characterised by the role we believe a university should play in an open society — to contribute to sustainability and equality in a scientifically grounded way with external partners and stakeholders. Identifying and addressing the challenges of the future are of highest priority. Our researchers and students work collaboratively to create, share and spread knowledge in order to understand, explain and develop society — both locally and globally.

The Faculty of Culture and Society
The Faculty of Culture and Society is a multidisciplinary faculty that includes the School of Arts and Communication, the Department of Global Political Studies and the Department of Urban Studies. Read more here.

Department of Global Political Studies
The Department of Global Political Studies is a multidisciplinary research and educational environment with Bachelor programs in European Studies, Peace and Conflict Studies, International Migration and Ethnic Relations (IMER), Diversity Studies, International Relations, Human Rights, and Political Science. There are two Masters programs – in IMER and Global Politics – as well as two Ph.D. programs in the same subjects. The Department’s educational programs and research focus on global processes of change and their impact on societies and individuals. Our research environment also includes the research institute MIM (Malmö Institute for Studies of Migration, Diversity and Welfare) and the research platforms RUCARR (Russia and the Caucasus Regional Research) and REDEM (Rethinking Democracy). Read more here.

Malmö Institute for Studies of Migration, Diversity and Welfare (MIM)
MIM was established in 2007 and is an international research centre with a multidisciplinary profile and a strong international presence in the research field of migration. Within the center and its extensive network, researchers develop, explore and exchange knowledge of international migration and ethnic diversity. Currently MIM includes about 40 researches including IMER PhD which are enrolled at the Department of Global Political studies. Read more here.



Content and work responsibilities
National Integration Evaluation Mechanism (NIEM) is a EU AMIF funded six-years long transnational project which aims to prepare key actors in the integration field in 15 EU Member States to better face the current challenges and improve the integration outcomes of beneficiaries of international protection. NIEM will establish a mechanism for a biennial, comprehensive evaluation of the integration of beneficiaries of international protection to provide evidence on gaps in integration standards, identify promising practices and evaluate the effects of legislative and policy changes.

The tasks to be undertaken by the research assistant will include:


• The organisation, coordination, hosting and documentation of project events.
• Conducting observation and focus group meetings.
• The transcription of the discussions during the focus groups and the translation of these into English.
• Translation and interpretation from and to Swedish/English/Arabic.
• Co-writing reports and articles based on observations and focus groups.

This will all be undertaken in coordination and under the supervision of the project leader.

Qualifications
In order to qualify for this specific position, the applicant must have:


• A Master degree in the area of social science
• Well-documented experience of organizing and conducting interviews or focus groups
• Experience of working with refugees
• Fluent in Swedish, English and Arabic
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to conduct and lead independent work

 The following are meritorious for the position:


• Masters degree with focus on migration studies, refugee studies or Middle Eastern studies
• Experience of translation and transcription for academic research
• Non-academic work experience related to working with vulnerable populations and experience of handing sensitive data (candidates who have experience working with refugee would be preferred)
• Experience working on issues related to integration or belonging with migrants



Further information
For questions about the project, please contact the project leader Sayaka Osanami Törngren, sayaka.torngren@mau.se

Magnus Ericson, Head of Department, GPS, magnus.ericson@mau.se
Pieter Bevelander, Föreståndare för MIM, pieter.belevander@mau.se
Rebecca Nordh, HR, rebecca.nordh@mau.se

In our recruitment work, Malmö University has taken a stand regarding recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore decline all offers of advertising and recruitment assistance in connection with this advertisement.

Application
You may apply for this position via Malmö University's recruitment system by clicking on the "Apply" button. As an applicant, you are responsible for ensuring that your application is completed in accordance with the advertisement, and that it is provided to the University no later than 2020-05-27.

The application must include:


• A complete CV
• Copies of relevant degrees and certificates
• A cover letter, on a maximum of 2 pages, where you describe your experience, background and competence related to the applied position that makes you the most suitable candidate
• The names of up to three references with full contact information

Additional information
This is a temporary part-time position (70%) for 12 months.
Malmö University is a workplace and higher education institution that is characterised by an open and inclusive approach, where gender equality and equal terms add value to our activities.
Malmö University applies individual salary setting.

Starting date
Starting at September 1st 2020 or at the earliest convenience or by agreement.

Union representatives
SACO-S Rebecka Johansson, rebecka.johansson@mau.se
OFR Martin Reissner, martin.reissner@mau.se 

We look forward to receiving your application!