Roskilde Universitet
Department of Social Sciences and Business (ISE), Roskilde University, invites applications for a position as Research Assistant as a part of the research project “Establishment of a European Value Study (EVS) data infrastructure in the entire Realm (REVal)” funded by the Carlsberg Foundation.
The position as research assistant is limited to a period of 1 year, starting from January 1st, 2027, or as soon as possible thereafter.
The REVal project aims to establish a comprehensive European Values Study (EVS) data infrastructure across the entire Danish Realm. For the first time, the project will include Greenland and the Faroe Islands in the EVS, which has been conducted in Denmark since 1981. Read more about the project here.
The Department of Social Sciences and Business (ISE)
ISE conducts excellent, interdisciplinary, and collaborative research based on anthropology, business studies, development studies, economics, legal studies, political science, and sociology. We offer an innovative and interdisciplinary university environment characterized by academic and methodological diversity in research and education. Our faculty put a strong emphasis on research methodologies and are dedicated to gaining insights into business and society in diverse contexts of change and global engagement. We produce research at the highest international level that feeds into our educational programmes, while simultaneously leveraging our research to impact social, economic, and political change. Research in the department is organized in research groups. The selected candidate will join the research group Social Dynamics and Change (SODYC) within the Social Section. Read more about the department here.
Responsibilities and tasks
The research assistant’s work will include research within the field of survey studies:
- Designing the EVS survey study
- Cleaning, preparing, and ensuring the quality of the data
- Conducting preliminary analyses of the data
- Working closely with researchers at the University of the Faroe Islands and Ilisimatusarfik in Nuuk as part of a Nordic research collaboration
Qualifications
Applicants must hold a Master degree or equivalent within social sciences and possess proficiency in one of the three languages of the Danish Realm. Qualifications within the following scientific areas are required:
- Experience with survey methodology and questionnaire design
- Experience in quantitative data analysis and data cleaning
- Proficiency in statistical software (e.g., Stata, R, SPSS)
The ideal candidate should be enterprising, possess good communication skills, be visible and involved in the department’s daily activities, in addition to being willing to engage in disciplinary and interdisciplinary collaboration across the department.
Assessment
In the assessment of the candidate’s consideration will be given to;
- experience in survey methods and data management
- experience in using statistical software
Questions
For further information about the position, please contact Professor (MSO) Anders Ejrnæs by email: ejrnaes@ruc.dk
Terms of employment
The employment is full-time, 37 hours per week and you will refer to the Head of Department.
The position will be filled according to the Agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC) and Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities.
According to the Pay Transparency Directive, the salary ranges for the various job categories at Roskilde University are listed here.
Skills
- Research Skills
- Social Sciences
- Analytical Skills
- Quantitative Analysis
- SPSS
- Communication Skills
- Survey Methods
- Statistical Data Analysis
- Data Management
Roskilde University wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.
The hiring process at Roskilde University may include a risk assessment as a tool to identify potential risks associated with new hires, ensuring the safety, compliance, and integrity of the workplace.
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