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We are looking for a 2-year postdoctoral researcher whose primary task (80%) is to conduct research within the country-comparative project “Do welfare systems shape public support for climate action? A cross-country experimental assessment,” funded by the Marianne and Marcus Wallenberg Foundation. The project will investigate whether and how welfare initiatives affect the public’s attitudes towards carbon taxes in some of the world’s largest emitting nations, mainly outside of Europe. A short project description is available to read here <https://mmw.wallenberg.org/en/how-design-welfare-systems-increase-popular-support-climate-policy>. Thanks for sharing! Best regards, Lauri Peterson 2-Year Postdoctoral Researcher in Political Science The tasks include working with the research group on theory and concept development for country-comparative analyses of the interaction between climate and welfare policy in countries outside Europe. A main task is to develop new policy indicators and to collect and analyze data from the various country contexts researched by the project. In addition, designing and conducting country-comparative survey experiments, as well as writing scientific articles, are part of the responsibilities. The postdoc will join a research group led by Professor Joakim Palme and is expected to participate in the group’s activities, e.g., research seminars and conferences. Teaching (maximum 20% of full-time) is typically included in the job duties. *Requirements* PhD in political science or another discipline that the employer deems relevant for the subject content of the employment and the work tasks included. A requirement for the position is very good knowledge in quantitative research and data collection, as well as experience with quantitative statistical programs (STATA, R, or similar). Empirical research on welfare policy and/or climate policy or related areas with a focus on countries outside Europe is a strong merit. Previous experience in designing surveys and/or survey experiments is a merit. Excellent knowledge of English in speech and writing is a requirement. *About the employment* The employment is a temporary position of 2 years according to central collective agreement. Full time position. Starting date 1 September 2024 or as agreed. Placement: Uppsala. *Please submit your application by 17 May 2024**, UFV-PA 2024/1346.* *Apply here *(*more information included*) : https://uu.varbi.com/en/what:job/jobID:720959/ Kind regards, Lauri Peterson -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "gep-ed" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/gep-ed/cb4ea51d-975b-4dbc-91f3-aedb7146d856n%40googlegroups.com.
