Senior Research Fellow or Expert/Senior Expert

Nordregio conducts strategic research in the fields of regional policy and planning. We are active in research and dissemination, and provide policy relevant knowledge with a Nordic, European and Arctic perspective. Our main clients are governments and regional authorities in the Nordic countries and the European Union. Nordregio has a multi-disciplinary international staff and is located in Stockholm, Sweden.

Nordregio invites applications for a position as:
Senior Research Fellow or Expert/Senior Expert in GIS, Data Management and Quantitative Analysis

Nordregio is seeking to expand its expertise in GIS, spatial analysis, quantitative analysis, database management, and web mapping by adding a Senior Research Fellow and/or Expert/Senior Expert. The scope of the role of the individual hired will therefore depend on the qualifications of individual applicants.

With the responsibility to initiate and lead research projects, as a Senior Research Fellow you are experienced in project development and management. Thematically, your research interests are regional development issues in the Nordic countries and Europe, with a focus on the application of spatial analysis. Since you will be expected to work with quantitative analysis and production of maps regarding socio-economic analyses, etc., a strong working knowledge of GIS and data management is necessary. Through a sound knowledge of statistical research methods, this includes the ability to collect and analyse regional and local level socio-economic and spatial indicators and create regional typologies across a variety of themes. You have experience in harmonising national indicators to internationally comparable levels. Thematic knowledge pertaining to socio-economic development of the Arctic, and/or sparsely populated regions is a strong advantage. Formally, you hold a PhD in human geography, statistics, geoinfomatics or an associated discipline.

As an Expert/Senior Expert you likely have the same qualifications as a Senior Research Fellow; however, a PhD can be substituted with a Master?s degree or a suitable mix of formal training and work experience. Additionally, your role is more likely oriented towards quantitative analysis and the production of maps within research activities managed by other research staff at Nordregio. As such, key fields of expertise include geoinfomatics, statistics and database management, applied in the context of spatial analysis.
Depending on your qualifications, an Expert/Senior Expert in GIS will potentially work with the development of an innovative web mapping and statistical platform at Nordregio. As such, experts who can combine the aforementioned thematic research experience with expertise in open source or third party web mapping tools, web design, API, server management, etc. are particularly attractive.

Fluency in English is essential, and if you do not speak a Scandinavian language, you must be willing to acquire a working knowledge within a relatively short period of time.We offer term contracts with a maximum length of 4 years. After further agreement the contract can be renewed for an additional four year period.

For further information, please contact Director Kjell Nilsson by e-mail at kjell.nilsson@nordregio.se or by phone +46 72 300 8857.

Applications should be addressed to Nordregio by e-mail - nordregio@nordregio.se - and must be received no later than 1 September, 2013.