Postdoctoral Fellow in Economics

Stockholm University

Institution: Stockholm University – Department of Economic History and International Relations
Employment: Full-time, temporary
Salary: Individual salary setting
Number of positions: 1
Full-time equivalent: 100%
Location: Stockholm, Sweden
Reference number: SU FV-0572-26
Application deadline: 10 April 2026
Published: 17 February 2026
Start date: Preferably June 2026 or as per agreement

Department Overview

The Department of Economic History and International Relations is a dynamic and strong education and research department at the Faculty of Social Sciences, Stockholm University. It aims to be nationally leading and internationally prominent in research and education, focusing on three IR sub-fields:

• International Relations
• International Security
• International Institutions
• International Political Economy (IPE)

Project Description

The ERC-funded project “PROTECT – Protectionism in Place: Explaining How Subnational Change Affects Public Support for Protectionism” examines:

• Why some citizens support protectionist policies that are costly to them while others do not
• The effects of changing local circumstances on public attitudes towards protectionism

The project collects new survey and subnational context data from select Western and non-Western countries.

Main Responsibilities

• Conduct research within the ERC-project PROTECT
• Design, collect, and analyze new survey and panel data
• Apply methodological approaches such as survey data analysis, panel data analysis, and survey experiments
• Analyze survey and survey experimental data
• Collaborate in a research group focused on quantitative research of public attitudes towards protectionism
• Participate in the Higher Seminar in International Relations at the department

Qualification Requirements

• Swedish doctoral degree or an equivalent relevant degree from another country
• Degree must be completed no later than the employment decision date

Preferred:

• Doctoral degree completed no more than three years prior to the application deadline (exceptions for special circumstances such as sick leave, parental leave, elected positions, service in defense, clinical attachment, or relevant assignments)
• Scientific experience relevant to International Relations and survey/panel/survey experimental data
• Ability to work in an international, cross-disciplinary research team
• Excellent academic written English

Employment Details

• Full-time employment for a minimum of two years and a maximum of three years
• Possibility of extension under special circumstances
• Start date preferably June 2026 or as per agreement

Benefits

• Dynamic interaction between higher education and research in an international, creative environment
• Favourable working conditions
• Located in Stockholm’s National City Park with good transport links

Contact

• Project Leader: Prof. Lisa Dellmuth – lisa.dellmuth@su.se
• Head of Department: Prof. Johan Svanberg – johan.svanberg@su.se

Application Instructions

• Apply via Stockholm University recruitment system
• Attach personal letter, CV, and all other requested documents
• Ensure application is complete according to instructions before the deadline

Stockholm University promotes equal opportunities and a discrimination-free workplace

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