Postdoctoral Researcher in Modern History with a Focus on Culture, Crisis, and Preparedness

We have the strength of over 40,000 students and staff. Students who provide hope for the future. Staff who contribute every day to Linköping University addressing contemporary challenges. Our values are based on credibility, trust, and security. By being brave, thinking freely, and innovating, we collectively create a better future through both large and small actions. Welcome to apply for a job with us! We are currently seeking at least one postdoctoral researcher in modern history with a focus on culture, crisis, and preparedness. **Your Responsibilities** You will be part of an environment with several research projects on themes related to cultural perspectives on preparedness, crisis, war, and security, as well as media and everyday perceptions of threats and safety. The environment includes modern historical research that is part of a larger national research program on apocalyptic notions, funded by the Riksbankens jubileumsfond. There is also a project on warning sounds, sirens, and citizen information with historical, media studies, and cultural studies approaches, funded by the Swedish Research Council. We encourage you to connect your research in an exciting way to or expand upon these themes, and that your own research line strengthens and enriches the environment and existing research. You will work in a team with Professor Marie Cronqvist and her research group. A research plan outlining your intended research must be attached to your application. The research plan should be a maximum of five pages, including references, and should include the purpose and research questions, a literature review, as well as a description of planned empirical work and theoretical and methodological considerations. Your main task as a postdoctoral researcher will primarily be to conduct research. Teaching may also be included in your responsibilities, but not exceeding one-fifth of your 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 organizing conferences, symposia, or workshops, may also be included. **Your Qualifications** To be eligible for the position of postdoctoral researcher, you must have completed a doctoral degree or possess a foreign degree that is deemed equivalent to a doctoral degree. Your degree must be awarded no later than the time the employment decision is made. It is advantageous if your degree was awarded no more than three years before the application deadline for this position. If there are special reasons, earlier degrees may also be considered, for example, due to various types of statutory leave. We are looking for someone who has: - A doctoral degree in history or another humanities or social science subject. - Documented experience working with historical perspectives or cultural heritage issues focusing on the 20th century is a requirement for the position. - Knowledge and experience in research addressing the cultural dimensions of preparedness and security from a historical perspective is particularly meritorious. - The position requires very good skills in spoken and written English. It is important that you have a positive attitude and that you combine independence, creativity, initiative, and drive in your research with a willingness and ability to collaborate in various forms. Since research administration and/or coordination may be included, we appreciate candidates who are organized and capable of working in a structured manner. **Your Workplace** You will work in the Department of History, Art History, and Religious Studies (HKR) at the Institute of Culture and Society (IKOS), located at Campus Valla in Linköping. The department comprises about 35 staff members and houses the interdisciplinary research environment in Historical Studies, which also runs its own higher seminar. The research environment at HKR currently has a favorable situation due to a significant donation and is facing several initiatives and an expanding operation, where you will have the opportunity to join and help shape the environment. We look forward to welcoming you! You can read more about us and our research here: - Department of History, Art History, and Religious Studies - Research environment Historical Studies - LiU's research hub for apocalyptic and post-apocalyptic notions - Research program “At the end of the world: A transdisciplinary approach to the apocalyptic imaginary in the past and present” - Research project “Soundscapes of warning: The past, present and futures of ‘Important message to the public (VMA)’” **About the Position** The position is a fixed-term appointment for two years with the possibility of extension for a total employment period of no more than three years. The postdoctoral position is full-time. Start date is April 1, 2026. **Salary and Benefits** The university applies individual salary setting. Read more about employee benefits here. **Union Contacts** For information about union contacts, see Help for applicants. **Application** You apply for this position by clicking the “Apply” button below. Your application must be received by Linköping University no later than December 19, 2025. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, as