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Researcher wanted for a study of Swedish voters
The Institute for Futures Studies is searching for a researcher for a research project on psychological and sociological differences between voters, depending on what party they would prefer to give t
PostDoc wanted for research on valuing future lives
The Institute for Futures Studies is looking for a postdoc to be part of a research project on valuing future lives. The applicant needs to hold a PhD degree on a relevant philosophical topic when the (Philosophy).
Research assistant wanted for project on ethnic discrimination
We are looking for a full-time research assistant. For more information, visit the Swedish website.
Researchers wanted for a project on children's living conditions
The Institute for Futures Studies (IF), Stockholm, is appointing one or two researchers (sociologist/social scientist) to the projects: YOUNG: Children’s living conditions in a changing society: SocioeYOUNGWORK: Early labour market outcomes of young adults
Policy brief: 300 000 from Ukraine wants to come to Sweden
According to a new Policy Brief by Swedish Delmi, a third of all Ukrainians - 12 million - wanted to move permanently to another country when asked by Gallup World Poll in summer 2021. 300 000 of them
Can AI be used to avoid discrimination during recruitment?
More and more businesses use AI – artificial intelligence – in recruitment. But what happens when they do so? The research project Can the implementation of artificial intelligence in the recruitment p, led by sociologist Moa Bursell, can give us some answers.
Research seminar with Claes Lernestedt: Frankenstein's Heirs
Venue: Institutet för framtidsstudier, Holländargatan 13, 4th floor, Stockholm, or online.Research seminar with Claes Lernestedt, Professor of Law, Stockholm University.Register hereAbstract This resear, has (at least formally) yet to start. The project might be thought of as interdisciplinary, with a base in law (I’m a criminal law professor), Thoughts presented will be very tentative, and I welcome any kind of input.
Big conference on the future of work
What is the future of work in terms of justice and equality? At a big conference at the Institute for Futures Studies which included 17 speakers, this question was discussed by researchers from politi
Three tips for researchers who want to provide advice in a crisis
Anders Tegnell at Folkhälsomyndigheten became one of the most well-known experts during the covid 19-pandemic in Sweden. Photo: Frankie Fouganthin/Wikimedia. In crises, politicians often turn to expert
The Oxford Handbook of Population Ethics - Interview with the editors
If we can affect how many people will be born in the future, what does that mean for our decisions today? Would it be bad if much fewer people would exist in the future, as an adaption to climate chan