Research assistant for project in environmental law

The University of Gothenburg tackles society’s challenges with diverse knowledge. 56 000 students and 6 600 employees make the university a large and inspiring place to work and study. Strong research and attractive study programmes attract researchers and students from around the world. With new knowledge and new perspectives, the University contributes to a better future.

The University of Gothenburg is a large and inspiring place to work and study, with 56,000 students and 6,600 employees. It tackles society's challenges with diverse knowledge, offering strong research and attractive study programs that draw researchers and students from around the world. By providing new knowledge and perspectives, the University aims to contribute to a better future.

The Department of Law at the University of Gothenburg conducts research within a broad range of areas, including environmental law and law of the sea from an international, regional and national perspective. More information about the department is available here.

Duties 

We are looking for an assistant researcher who will work on a project entitled: ”Smart Port Enforcement: The Prevention of Marine Pollution by Algorithm” 

The primary task is to analyze the Swedish legal preconditions for deploying unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) in a marine context. UAVs and UUVs are becoming popular monitoring and enforcement tools for protecting the environment and their deployment could strengthen enforcement jurisdiction. The analysis includes legal sources and contact with authorities.

Qualifications 

The successful applicant must hold a master’s degree in law or near completion and have an interest in environmental law. Furthermore, the application must be fluent in both English and Swedish. In the assessment, consideration will be given to personal ability and qualifications. We place great emphasis on personal suitability.

Employment 

The employment is limited (temporary) for 6 months at 80-100% with placement at the Department of law. First day of employment as agreed.

Contact information for the post 

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Gabriela Argüello, gabriela.arguello@law.gu.se
If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Mattias Fogelberg, mattias.fogelberg@law.gu.se  

Unions 

Union representatives at the University of Gothenburg can be found here: https://www.gu.se/om-universitetet/jobba-hos-oss/hjalp-for-sokande 

Application 

To apply for a position at the University of Gothenburg, you have to create an account in our recruitment system. Submit your application via the University of Gothenburg’s recruitment portal by clicking the “Apply” button. It is your responsibility to ensure that the application is complete as per the vacancy notice, and that the University receives it by the final application deadline. 

Applications must be received by: 2024-05-09

The University works actively to achieve a working environment with equal conditions, and values the qualities that diversity brings to its operations.

Salaries are set individually at the University.

In accordance with the National Archives of Sweden’s regulations, the University must archive application documents for two years after the appointment is filled. If you request that your documents are returned, they will be returned to you once the two years have passed. Otherwise, they will be destroyed.

In connection to this recruitment, we have already decided which recruitment channels we should use. We therefore decline further contact with vendors, recruitment and staffing companies.