Postdoctoral Fellow in Political Science with an orientation towards regulation of transnational companies! at Stockholm University!

Closing date: 13 May 2024.

The Department of Political Science is a dynamic and strong education- and research department at the Faculty of Social Sciences at Stockholm University. The Department aims to be nationally leading and internationally prominent within its field of research and education.

Project description
The postdoctoral postion will be part of the 4-year research project ”Corporate Accountability in Global Supply Chains? The Effectiveness of Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence Regulations”, funded by the Wallenberg Foundation. The project focuses on a new trend wherein mainly European states have adopted regulations building on a human rights and environmental due diligence (HREDD) approach. These laws have often been portrayed as a groundbreaking opportunity to hold transnational companies responsible for different types of human rights and environmental problems that occur in production processes. However, there is little knowledge about the real prospects of such laws to effectively address corporate misconduct and provide victims with access to remedy.

Main responsibilities
The main responsibilities for the postdoctoral fellow is to conduct research within the research project in collaboration with other research participants. The tasks include data collection, interviews, fieldwork, analysis, and dissemination of results through scholarly journals and conferences as well as project coordination. The position involves up to 20 percent teaching.

Qualification requirements
Postdoctoral positions are appointed primarily for purposes of research. Applicants are expected to hold a Swedish doctoral degree or an equivalent degree from another country.

Assessment criteria
The degree must have been completed at latest before the employment decision is made, but no more than three years before the closing date. An older degree may be acceptable under special circumstances. Special reasons refer to sick leave, parental leave, elected positions in trade unions, service in the total defense, or other similar circumstances as well as clinical attachment or service/assignments relevant to the subject area.

Terms of employment
The position involves full-time employment for a minimum of two years and a maximum of three years, with the possibility of extension under special circumstances. Start date 2024-08-01 or as per agreement.

Stockholm University strives to be a workplace free from discrimination and with equal opportunities for all.

Application
Apply for the position at Stockholm University’s recruitment system. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the job advertisement, and that it is submitted before the deadline.

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