Researchers on climate-related migration – CLIMIG

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At the Department of Global Studies, we conduct research and teaching that provides the ability to understand and analyze social phenomena in a global world. Our programmes are characterised by timeliness and societal relevance, and our research strives to make the world more understandable with the help of our unique interdisciplinary research environment. Our research areas are social science environmental studies, peace and development research, human rights and social anthropology. We have first-cycle, second-cycle and third-cycle education, as well as independent courses.

The Department of Global Studies is looking for a full-time researcher during 12 months to the research programme CLIMIG – A new multidisciplinary framework for studying the relationship between climate change and migration.

About the project

CLIMIG is an interdisciplinary research programme that investigates how climate change interacts with social, cultural, economic, political and ecological factors that affect migration. The programme focuses on three mountain regions that are particularly vulnerable to climate change: the Ethiopian Highlands, the Andes in Peru and the Himalayas in Nepal. By combining qualitative and quantitative methods and integrating climate, migration and socio-economic data, the project aims to develop a new analytical framework for the study of climate-related migration.

More information about the project can be found on the CLIMIG website: https://www.gu.se/forskning/climig-ett-nytt-tvarvetenskapligt-ramverk-for-att-studera-relationen-mellan-klimatforandringar-och-migration

Tasks

As a researcher within CLIMIG, you will primarily work with analysis of quantitative data on migration, climate change and related socio-economic conditions, but also qualitative data, from the project's research areas in Peru, Ethiopia and Nepal. The work includes analysis and integration of survey data and spatial data, including remote sensing data, and interview data as well as scientific publication of the project results.

The tasks may also include combining quantitative and qualitative research results, organising and participating in workshops where research results are reconnected to relevant actors. The work is carried out in close cooperation with other researchers and international partners within CLIMIG.

Qualifications

The position requires a doctoral degree in human geography, development studies, migration studies, social anthropology or other subject that the employer considers relevant to the project.

You must have documented experience of research on climate-related migration or related issues as well as very good competence in quantitative social science methods and statistical analysis, as well as qualitative data collection and analysis Experience of research in the Andes, Ethiopia and/or Nepal is a merit.

Special merit is:

• experience in leading research and field teams, especially in the global South
• experience in spatial information systems (GIS), such as QGIS or ArcGIS, for analysis and presentation of spatial data
• experience of combining survey data with remote sensing data or other types of spatial data
• skills and experience in combining quantitative and qualitative methods in data collection and analysis, especially in the global South
• experience in organising or facilitating workshops for the feedback of research results to relevant stakeholders.
• experience in managing and administering international research networks

Great emphasis will be placed on the ability to work independently and at the same time cooperate well in an interdisciplinary and international research team. You need to have good organizational skills as well as very good ability to communicate and write scientifically in English.

Employment

The position is a special fixed-term position of 12 months with a coverage of 100 percent and placement at the Department of Global Studies, University of Gothenburg. Access 1 January 2027.

Contact details

Anders Burman, Project Manager 031-786 59 19 anders.burman@globalstudies.gu.se

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please feel free to contact staff manager Elvedina Sikiric Lidström, elvedina.sikiric.lidstrom@gu.se or on phone number: 031-786 40 53.

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Application

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As an applicant, you are responsible for ensuring that the application is complete in accordance with the advertisement and that it is received by the university no later than the closing date for the application.

The application shall contain:

• letter of justification describing your interest and your suitability for employment
• CV including training, relevant research experience and scientific publications
• degree certificates
• the name and contact details of two references.

Application deadline: 23 October 2026

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