Postdoctoral Fellow in Sociology (Stockholm University)

Institution: Stockholm University – Swedish Institute for Social Research (SOFI) Employment: Full-time, temporary Salary: Individual salary setting Number of positions: 1 Full-time equivalent: 100% Location: Stockholm, Sweden Reference number: SU FV-0601-26 Application deadline: 13 April 2026 Published: 25 February 2026 Start date: 1 August 2026 or as per agreement Institute Overview SOFI is part of the Faculty of Social Sciences at Stockholm University. The institute is internationally leading in social policy, welfare, inequality, and labour markets, employing over 90 staff members. Project Description The postdoctoral position is attached to SOFI’s Social Policy research unit, which studies the causes and consequences of social policies at both individual and societal levels. Research uses both macro- and micro-level quantitative data, including: Social Policy Indicators Database (SPIN) – leading source of comparative longitudinal social policy data Administrative registers International surveys The postdoctoral researcher will work individually and collaboratively on projects aligned with the unit’s research foci. Applicants must provide a research plan outlining initial research questions and methods. Main Responsibilities Conduct research aligned with the unit’s social policy topics Develop a research plan (no more than 3 pages) describing: What research you wish to carry out during the postdoc period How you intend to carry out the research Collaborate with other researchers in the unit Contribute to quantitative data analysis Communicate research findings in fluent English Qualification Requirements Swedish doctoral degree or equivalent from another country, completed no later than the employment decision date Doctoral degree in sociology or a related discipline Preferred: Degree completed no more than three years prior to the application deadline (exceptions for special circumstances such as sick leave, parental leave, union service, defense service, clinical attachment, or relevant assignments) Assessment Criteria Quality of previous research and qualifications Quality of the research plan and its alignment with the unit’s ongoing research Skills and experience in quantitative data analysis Ability to cooperate in a research team Written and spoken English fluency 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: 1 August 2026 or as per agreement Benefits Work in an international, dynamic, and creative academic environment Favourable working conditions Located in Stockholm’s National City Park with good transport links Contact Professor Tomas Korpi – +46 8 16 31 49 – tomas.korpi@sofi.su.se Application Instructions Apply via Stockholm University recruitment system Attach personal letter, CV, and all requested documents Ensure application is complete according to instructions before the deadline Stockholm University promotes equal opportunities and a discrimination-free workplace If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Academicoxy

Institution: Stockholm University – Swedish Institute for Social Research (SOFI)
Employment: Full-time, temporary
Salary: Individual salary setting
Number of positions: 1
Full-time equivalent: 100%
Location: Stockholm, Sweden
Reference number: SU FV-0601-26
Application deadline: 13 April 2026
Published: 25 February 2026
Start date: 1 August 2026 or as per agreement

Institute Overview

SOFI is part of the Faculty of Social Sciences at Stockholm University. The institute is internationally leading in social policy, welfare, inequality, and labour markets, employing over 90 staff members.

Project Description

The postdoctoral position is attached to SOFI’s Social Policy research unit, which studies the causes and consequences of social policies at both individual and societal levels. Research uses both macro- and micro-level quantitative data, including:

Social Policy Indicators Database (SPIN) – leading source of comparative longitudinal social policy data
Administrative registers
International surveys

The postdoctoral researcher will work individually and collaboratively on projects aligned with the unit’s research foci. Applicants must provide a research plan outlining initial research questions and methods.

Main Responsibilities

Conduct research aligned with the unit’s social policy topics
Develop a research plan (no more than 3 pages) describing:
- What research you wish to carry out during the postdoc period
- How you intend to carry out the research
Collaborate with other researchers in the unit
Contribute to quantitative data analysis
Communicate research findings in fluent English

Qualification Requirements

Swedish doctoral degree or equivalent from another country, completed no later than the employment decision date
Doctoral degree in sociology or a related discipline

Preferred:

Degree completed no more than three years prior to the application deadline (exceptions for special circumstances such as sick leave, parental leave, union service, defense service, clinical attachment, or relevant assignments)