Project Researcher at Centre for work life research (CTA)

About Malmö University
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.

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 Urban Studies
The department of Urban Studies is characterised by three core features: dynamic interdisciplinary research; a professional organisation; and a highly qualified faculty. The department comprises around 95 researchers and teachers, as well as 2000 students. We have a strong emphasis on theory-driven empirical research and teaching informed by the social and behavioral sciences.

We are building collaboration within four main intersecting themes: Housing, Real Estate and Urban Renewal; Transport, Mobilities and Urban Business Development; Risk Management and Urban Ecology; and Work and Organisational Psychology and Organisation Studies.

Centre for Work Life and Evaluation Studies (CTA)
At the centre, our research is focused on diverse aspects of the social and organizational work environment. The research group at CTA is multidisciplinary and has a broad competence in different theoretical approaches and research methods.

Content and work responsibilities
The main task as a project researcher is to conduct research focusing on the employees who are expected to work from home during the current situation due to COVID-19. In the project, the aim is to investigate in what way working from home affects the work practices and the wellbeing of the employee. As a researcher you are responsible for data collection, data analyses and publication. Besides conducting research, the applicant is expected to take part in activities such as meetings and seminars at CTA.

Qualifications
In order to qualify for this specific position, the applicant must have completed a doctoral degree or have equivalent scientific competence in the area of research defined in the description above.

Documented excellent communication and writing skills in English and basic knowledge in Swedish

Assessment criteria
Expertise in the specific field relevant to the appointment in question will be the primary point of evaluation. Other expertise relevant to the appointment may also be used to assess eligibility.

Specific emphasis will be placed on:


• Research activities within fields relevant to the appointment in question
• Documented ability to independently conduct research of a good standard
• Documented experience of working in a multidisciplinary research environment
• Documented experience in working with both qualitative and quantitative data
• Experience of international collaboration
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues within and beyond the group 

Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

Further information
Head of Department, Urban Studies, Kerstin Sandell, kerstin.sandell@mau.se
Director for CTA, Sandra Jönsson, sandra.jonsson@mau.se
General employment and procedural questions, contact Rebecca Nordh, Human Resources, rebecka.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 21th of June 2020.

The application must include:


• Signed curriculum vitae
• Relevant copies of certificates
• A brief summary of scientific, teaching and other qualifications relevant to the position
• List of scientific publications
• Copies of three of your most relevant scientific publications
• References (minimum 2)

Miscellaneous
This is a temporary full-time position for 5 months (1st of August- 31st of December 2020)
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.

Start date
1st of August

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

We are looking forward to receive your application!