Work with us
Are you interested in working with us at SOFI? We offer a research environment where key societal issues are at the forefront, contributing to knowledge on labour markets, inequality and social policy. Current vacancies are advertised and applied for via Stockholm University's central vacancies page.
Available positions at SOFI
Postdoctoral Fellow in Sociology
Are you interested in research on the causes and consequences of social policy for individuals and society? The position is affiliated with SOFI’s research group in social policy. Read more about the position and apply via the Varbi recruitment system. Last application date: 13 April 2026.
Postdoctoral Fellow in Sociology
Doctoral student positions
Doctoral students at SOFI are enrolled at either the Department of Sociology or the Department of Economics at Stockholm University. Applications to the doctoral programme in Economics usually open in November each year, with the application deadline at the end of January. Doctoral positions in Sociology are advertised up to twice a year, typically around one month before the application deadline.
Read more about the doctoral programme in economics
Read more about the doctoral programme in sociology
Positions at Stockholm University
An overview of vacancies at the Swedish Institute for Social Research and across Stockholm University is available on the university’s central website.
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Last updated: 2026-03-02
Source: Swedish Institute for Social Research