项目介绍

2024年10月30日

The University of Gothenburg tackles society’s challenges with diverse knowledge. 56 000 students and 6 600 employees make the university a large and inspiring place to work and study. Strong research and attractive study programmes attract researchers and students from around the world. With new knowledge and new perspectives, the University contributes to a better future.

Subject area 

Sociology with a focus on criminology

Duties 

The main tasks consist of conducting research within the research project “Surveillance Cameras and Artificial Intelligence in Criminal Investigations.” The project’s aim is to provide knowledge on how increased use of material from surveillance cameras affects the police’s capacity to investigate and solve crimes, and how the produced material is used and made into evidence for criminal investigators.

The work includes independently and in collaboration with other project participants collecting policy documents, conducting interviews, and extensive observations within the police authority, as well as analyzing the collected material. Furthermore, the work includes independently and in collaboration with other project participants writing scientific publications in English and Swedish, presenting research results at international research conferences. The work also includes popular science dissemination of the research results.

To be able to conduct the research, an approved security clearance by the police authority is required.

The postdoctoral position aims to provide the employee with an early opportunity to develop their independence as a researcher after completing their doctoral degree and to create conditions for further qualifications. The person employed as a postdoctoral fellow will primarily conduct research. Teaching is also included in the duties, but no more than one-fifth of the working time.

Eligibility 

The eligibility criteria for employing teaching staff are set out in Chapter 4 of the Higher Education Ordinance and in the Appointment Procedure for Teaching Posts at the University of Gothenburg. 

To be eligible for appointment as a postdoc, the applicant is required to have a doctoral degree, a doctoral degree in art or a foreign degree that is deemed to be equivalent to a doctoral degree. This eligibility requirement must be met before the employment decision is made. 

In the first instance, those who have completed their degree no more than three years prior to the end of the application period shall be considered. Those who have completed their degree more than three years prior to the end of the application period may also be considered in the first instance if special grounds exist. Special grounds relate to leave of absence due to illness, parental leave, commissions of trust within union organisations, service within the defence services or other similar circumstances, as well as clinical service or service/assignment relevant to the subject area.  

To be able to carry out the planned empirical data collection, the applicant must have a very good ability (equivalent to CEFR B2) to communicate in Swedish and English, both orally and in writing.

Assessment criteria 

In addition to the requirement of a doctoral degree in criminology, sociology of law, sociology, or equivalent, documented experience with qualitative research methods relevant to the project within social sciences is highly meritorious.

Knowledge of and experience with independent research on digital evidence, the Swedish legal system, and institutional theory are highly meritorious.

Knowledge of and experience with science and technology studies are meritorious.

Documented good ability to collaborate and co-author is meritorious.

To assess the suitability of candidates, the applicant must attach a cover letter (max 2 pages) describing how their research agenda can contribute to the research project and how they meet the above criteria, a CV including a complete list of publications, degree certificates, as well as two (2) examples of publications and three references (including contact information).

Employment 

The position is a fixed-term employment for two years, full-time, with organizational placement at the Department of Sociology and Work Science

Selection process 

In addition to the assessment of written documentation, the selection process will consist of interviews and reference checks.

Contact information 

If you have any questions about the position, please contact PI Christel Backman, christel.backman@gu.se
If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contacthuman resource officer Anna Karin Wiberg, +46 31 786 3156, anna-karin.wiberg@gu.se  

Unions 

Union representatives at the University of Gothenburg can be found here: https://www.gu.se/om-universitetet/jobba-hos-oss/hjalp-for-sokande 

Application 

Submit your application via the University of Gothenburg’s recruitment portal by clicking the “Apply” button. It is your responsibility to ensure that the application is complete as per the vacancy notice, and that the University receives it by the final application deadline.  

Applications must be received by: 20 November 2024

Information for International Applicants 

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