Assistant Professor in Sociology
University of Gothenburg offers a research environment where internationally recognized, world-class research is combined with an open and collaborative academic culture. Here, researchers at the beginning of their careers are given the opportunity to develop, build international networks, and contribute to research of global significance. This employment is part of the university's initiative University of Gothenburg Global Scholars Initiative. Read more about the initiative and University of Gothenburg here: https://www.gu.se/node/190161/
At the Department of Sociology and Work Science, there is one of the country's strongest research groups in criminology. Within conflict resolution, we have a well-integrated environment with practitioners and empirical research on crime and conflicts.
The department has approximately 110 employees and conducts internationally prominent research in areas such as social inequality, work, organizations, welfare, and education in close collaboration with the surrounding society.
For more information, see https://www.gu.se/socav.
Subject
Sociology with a focus on criminology and conflict resolution
Subject description
The subject encompasses sociological research on crime, social control, conflicts, conflict management, conflict resolution, and other related processes that contribute to the understanding of contemporary societies. The employment aims to strengthen the department's research and education within these areas and contribute to the development of internationally competitive research environments.
Duties
The Assistant Professor shall conduct research of high international quality within criminology, conflict resolution, or related sociological research areas. The employment aims to provide the employee with the opportunity to develop an independent research profile with the potential to reach an internationally leading position.
The employee is expected to:
develop and lead their own research agenda, publish research in internationally leading scientific channels, actively seek external research funding, develop national and international research collaborations, contribute to the department's research environment, teach at undergraduate, advanced, and doctoral levels, contribute to the research connection and the scientific development of the department's education within conflict resolution.
It is particularly important that the employee can contribute to strengthening the scientific foundation of the department's activities in conflict resolution by integrating current research with education and knowledge development in the field.
Employment as an Assistant Professor involves research amounting to at least 50% of working time.
Eligibility
Eligibility for employment as an Assistant Professor is regulated in the Higher Education Ordinance and University of Gothenburg's employment regulations.
Those eligible to be employed as an Assistant Professor are those who have obtained a doctoral degree within the subject area of the employment or have equivalent scientific competence. Primarily, consideration should be given to those who have obtained a doctoral degree or have reached equivalent competence at most seven years before the application deadline for the position of Assistant Professor has passed. However, those who have obtained a doctoral degree or achieved equivalent competence earlier may also be considered if there are special reasons. Special reasons refer to leave due to illness, parental leave, or other similar circumstances. The reasons, dates, and extent of the absence must be clearly specified in the application and substantiated with certificates.
The ability to teach in English is a requirement.
Assessment Criteria
Assessment criteria for employment as an Assistant Professor are regulated in the Higher Education Ordinance and University of Gothenburg's employment regulations.
We are looking for someone with documented ability to independently initiate, develop, and conduct high-quality research within the subject area of the employment.
The assessment is primarily based on scientific skill, and secondarily on pedagogical skill. Thirdly, the ability for collaboration and administrative skill are weighted.
Employment
Form of employment: Fixed-term for under 5 years
Extent: 100%
Location: Göteborg
Commencement: According to agreement
Employment as an Assistant Professor is fixed-term and defined as a qualifying employment. The purpose of the employment is to give the applicant the opportunity to develop their independence as a researcher and qualify both scientifically and pedagogically to meet the requirements for eligibility as a Professor. The employment may be renewed, however for a maximum of two years in total, if additional time is required to achieve the purpose of the employment due to sick leave, parental leave, or other special reasons.
More information and application
For more information about assessment criteria, opportunities for promotion, contact details, and application, please see the advertisement at https://www.gu.se/om-universitetet/jobba-hos-oss/lediga-anstallningar.
Application must be received no later than: 30 October 2026
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