Researchers in Political Science/Management with an interest in military management

Do you want to work in a creative, interdisciplinary environment where research meets practical application? FOI can then be your new workplace! Now there is the opportunity for you to work in an exciting business at the absolute forefront of research in defence and security. FOI is looking for those who want to work with the development and evaluation of military management systems. We offer a working life in balance, a developing work environment and a socially important job!

About the Service

You will work both in practical and theoretical terms with the development of command and control capabilities in the field of defence. The development of management systems aims to strengthen decision-making and coordination in the field of defence and security. The military management system includes method, technology, organisation, competence and doctrine. The work involves contributing to the development and application of approaches, principles and methods for developing and evaluating management systems in a multidisciplinary group.

The service involves continuous knowledge development within the management area and analysis and application of this knowledge. You will present results both in writing and orally, in Swedish and English, to a broad audience within the Swedish Armed Forces, other authorities and international partners. The work is done in close cooperation with colleagues, but also places high demands on independence.

The work is conducted in project form and is based on literature studies, experiments, field and case studies and action research. The work is applied and involves developing, testing and evaluating concepts and prototypes in close collaboration with end users in operational environments. The assignments are often forward-looking and require an exploratory and iterative approach, for example through workshops for needs analysis and testing of new solutions. FOI combines high academic quality with clear practical relevance.

The assignments are mainly from the Swedish Armed Forces, the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration and EU institutions. The tasks may involve travel within Sweden and in some cases abroad, for example for field studies, meetings with clients and partners, and participation in international conferences.

About the device

You will be part of one of the units within the business areaManagement systemat Cyber Defence and Management Technology at FOI in Linköping. The core areas of operations include the interaction between human beings, technology and organization, and how modern technology can strengthen the efficiency of Total Defence.

Do you have the skills profile we need?

Requirements

We are looking for you who have:

• Current doctoral degree in political science, management or other specialisation that FOI deems equivalent
• Multi-annual experience working in multidisciplinary environments
• Experience from project management of international projects
• Good skills in Swedish and English, both in speech and writing.

To succeed in this service, we see that you are an initiating person who takes on and performs new tasks on your own. You have a holistic approach and have a good ability to collaborate and to work interdisciplinaryly with experts from different fields of knowledge. We attach great importance to your personal qualities.

Crediting

We would like you to have experience and a willingness to drive and develop specialisations within the core areas of your business.

Merit is also:

• Experience and interest in new digital technologies such as AI in public operations
• Understanding the defence sector's prerequisites

What are we offering you?

Totalförsvarets forskningsinstitut (FOI) is a government agency that conducts world-leading research in defence and security in support of Sweden's military and civil defence. We offer a unique workplace where you get the opportunity to work with what is important for the total defense and the entire society. The research is applied both in defence authorities and in civil actors and plays a crucial role in building a relevant and effective defence capability.

We work consciously for a good working environment with a good balance between work and private life. In addition to this, we offer a range of benefits. Read more about what it's like to work with us: https://www.foi.se/jobba-hos-oss.html

The service is an open-ended employment, which may start with a six-month probationary period.

Would you like to join in searching for answers for a safer world?

Welcome with your application in the form of CV and personal letter via the application button no later than 14 October 2026.

For more information about the service, please contact Niklas Hallberg. Trade union representatives are Niclas Wadströmer (Saco-S) and Anette Frid (OFR/S – ST) All reach 08-555 030 00.

When the employment is placed in a security class, Swedish citizenship is required. Security clearance with registry control will be carried out prior to employment under the Security Act (2018:585). For security clearance, certified copies of the training and service certificates relevant to the service are requested.

FOI is an authority with which submitted application documents become public documents that can be disclosed to third parties on request in accordance with the Public Access and Confidentiality Act.

Offers from recruitment companies are not invited.