Linköping University Postdoc in Modern History with a focus on Culture, Crisis and Preparedness
Linköping University has the power of over 40,000 students and co-workers. Students who provide hope for the future. Co-workers who contribute to Linköping University meeting challenges of today. Our fundamental values rest on credibility, trust and security. By having the courage to think freely and innovate, our actions together, large and small, contribute to a better world. We look forward to receiving your application!
We look for a postdoc in modern history with a specialization in culture and preparedness.
Work assignments
You will be part of an environment with several research projects on themes related to cultural perspectives on preparedness, war, and security, as well as media and everyday perceptions of threats and security. The environment includes modern history research that is part of a large multidisciplinary research program on apocalyptic imaginaries, funded by Riksbankens Jubileumsfond. In addition, there is a project on warning sounds, air-raid sirens, and citizen information which uses historical, media studies, and ethnographic approaches, funded by Vetenskapsrådet. We would like to see that the research you conduct is in an exciting way related to or expands on one of these themes and that you strengthen and enrich the environment and existing research with your own line of research. You will work in a team with Prof Marie Cronqvist and her research group. Describe your intended research in a that you attach to the application. The research plan shall include purpose and research questions, a literature review, and a description of theory, method, and sources. It should not exceed five pages including references.
As postdoc, you will principally carry out research. A certain amount of teaching may be part of your duties, up to a maximum of 20% of working hours. The position requires regular physical presence at the workplace and active participation in joint seminars and other research-related activities. Some research administration, such as the organization of conferences, symposia, or workshops may also be included.
