Teaching Assistant for project on local foreign policy

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At Institutionen för globala studier, we conduct research and teaching that provides the ability to understand and analyze social phenomena in a global world. Our programs are characterized by timeliness and social relevance, and our research strives to make the world more understandable with the help of our unique interdisciplinary research environment. Our research areas are social science environmental studies, peace and development research, human rights, and social anthropology. We offer education at undergraduate, advanced, and doctoral levels, as well as standalone courses. For more information, see https://www.gu.se/globalastudier.

We are seeking a teaching assistant (amanuens) for the research project *Lokal utrikespolitik? Kommuner, regioner och civilsamhällets mobilisering kring massvåld* led by professor Camilla Orjuela and funded by Riksbankens Jubileumsfond. The employment is time-limited and part-time.

About the project

The research project investigates municipalities and regions as arenas for foreign policy issues. Normally, foreign policy is regarded as a matter for actors at the national level. But in today's globalized world and multicultural societies, such issues also appear on the agendas of municipalities and regions. The project takes a global perspective and focuses on foreign policy issues concerning cities' and regions' stances against nuclear weapons, as well as the recognition of genocide and the construction of genocide monuments on municipal land. What conflicts arise when citizens and local politicians engage in issues that affect them but are simultaneously classified as foreign policy? And how can municipalities, states, and civil society actors manage the increasingly blurred boundaries between local, domestic, and foreign policy?

Tasks

As a teaching assistant, you will work with research on the recognition of genocide at the regional and local levels. The tasks primarily include work with a quantitative study, which involves data collection, verification of information, analysis, and presentation of results. Qualitative research tasks may also occur, for example, in-depth studies of specific processes for genocide recognition. Other tasks related to research and administration may also occur. The work will be performed independently, but in close collaboration with the research lead Camilla Orjuela.

Qualifications

Only those admitted to undergraduate or advanced level education may be employed as a teaching assistant. We would prefer that you applying are admitted to one of the programs at Institutionen för globala studier at the undergraduate or master's level, and you are expected to be studying during the time you work as a teaching assistant.

You need to be able to speak and write well in English. Good knowledge of additional languages relevant to the project is meritorious. We are specifically looking for you who have in-depth knowledge of and interest in genocide recognition, civil society mobilization, and foreign policy. Experience in quantitative research is highly meritorious. It is important that you can work independently, have good organizational skills, and can take responsibility and initiative. You need to be a thorough, structured, and creative person with social competence and flexibility in the execution of the work.

Employment

The employment is time-limited with a scope of 50% for 6 months, located at Institutionen för globala studier. Commencement on December 1st or by agreement.

Selection procedure

When selecting qualified applicants, the applicant will be chosen who, after a holistic assessment of skill (based on experience and personal qualities) as well as development potential, is assessed to have the best conditions to carry out the above-described tasks. Furthermore, personal qualities such as planning ability, independence, and communication skills will also be considered.

The application must contain:

• A short personal letter where the applicant motivates their application and describes how they meet the qualification requirements
• A curriculum vitae (CV)
• Grades and/or certificates

Contact information for the employment

If you have questions about the employment, you are welcome to contact professor Camilla Orjuela, camilla.orjuela@gu.se.

If you have questions about the recruitment process, you are welcome to contact Elvedina Sikiric Lidström, personalhandläggare, mailto:elvedina.sikiric.lidstrom@gu.se, 031-786 40 53.

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Application

You apply for the position via Göteborgs universitet's recruitment portal by clicking the "Ansök" button. As an applicant, you are responsible for ensuring that the application is complete in accordance with the advertisement and that it is provided to the university no later than the last application date.

The application must be received by: 2026-10-05

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