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Södertörn University (Södertörns högskola)
Huddinge (Flemingsberg), Sweden
Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Social Sciences at Södertörn University, Sweden
Job Type
Postdoc
Field
Social Science
Location
Huddinge (Flemingsberg), Sweden
Published
Sep 24, 2026
Deadline
October 31, 2026
Summary
Södertörn University in Huddinge, Sweden, invites applications for a full-time postdoctoral research fellow in the Social Sciences. The role supports the international project “(Re)Constructing Modern Ukraine—People, Institutions, and the Environment,” funded by the Foundation for Baltic and East European Studies and involving partners in Sweden, Ukraine, Italy, and Denmark. The fellow will conduct research and data analysis on public opinion during wartime and on urban resilience and reconstruction, collaborate with an international team, co‑author papers, and may assist with project administration. The temporary contract lasts up to 24 months, starting 1 January 2027, with a salary not specified. Applications are submitted through the university’s recruitment system by 31 October 2026.
Key Facts
| Department | School of Social Sciences |
| Position Type | Postdoctoral Research Fellow |
| Discipline | Social Sciences |
| Research Area | Public opinion during wartime, urban resilience and reconstruction |
| Salary | Not specified |
| Funding | Funded by the Foundation for Baltic and East European Studies |
| Contract Duration | Temporary, full-time, maximum 24 months |
| Deadline | 2026-10-31 |
| Required Documents | Submit through the university’s recruitment process |
| Employer Contact | Anders Olofsgård ([email protected]); Ulrica Lindbäck ([email protected]) |
About the Project
The project “(Re)Constructing Modern Ukraine—People, Institutions, and the Environment” examines how public opinion forms and evolves during wartime and investigates urban resilience and reconstruction processes in Ukraine. It aims to generate interdisciplinary research papers for social‑science journals across sociology, urban studies, business, economics, and political science, involving collaboration among Södertörn University, Kyiv School of Economics, SITE, and Tor Vergata University.
Key Responsibilities
- Contribute to the project’s research and data analysis.
- Collaborate with the international research team.
- Co-author research papers.
- Potentially assist with administrative project management.
Who Should Apply
Applicants who meet the formal requirements for a postdoctoral research fellow and are interested in contributing to research on public opinion, wartime dynamics, and urban resilience in the context of modern Ukraine.
About the Employer
Södertörn University is seeking a full-time postdoctoral research fellow for an international project on modern Ukraine, located in Huddinge, Sweden. The university collaborates with institutions in Kyiv, Stockholm, and Rome and offers a temporary contract of up to 24 months.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the application deadline?
31 October 2026.
How long is the contract?
Maximum 24 months, temporary full‑time.
Who can I contact for formal employment requirements?
Ulrica Lindbäck at [email protected].
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