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Master's thesis: Migration and systems transformation

Education & Public Service · Education & Training · Higher Education

In short

Master students are invited to conduct a thesis on migration and systems transformation in Sweden, addressing climate-induced migration and aging populations. The project involves literature review, stakeholder interviews, and potentially prototyping an orchestration platform.

Responsibilities

  • Develop own research questions and perspectives on systems transformation in migration.
  • Conduct a literature review on systems transformation, transition management, migration systems, and infrastructure.
  • Map the existing migration ecosystem in Sweden.
  • Conduct interviews with key stakeholders.
  • Synthesize lessons from RISE’s existing work on systems transformation.
  • Potentially workshop and prototype a platform for ecosystem orchestration and systems transformation.

Requirements

  • Master’s student with interdisciplinary perspectives.
  • Relevant backgrounds: Spatial Planning and Sustainability, Political Science, Management, Business Development and Internationalisation, Economics, and Human Geography.
  • Interest in systems thinking and systems transformation.
  • Ability to travel to Umeå, Stockholm, and Gothenburg.

Desired Qualifications

  • Students from disciplines other than those listed, with an interest in systems thinking and systems transformation, are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

  • Financial support of 10,000 SEK for travel and other expenses upon completion.
  • Opportunity to shape the thesis focus based on interests and background.
  • Collaboration with RISE colleagues.
  • Can be done remotely, with expected travel.

Skills

Systems ThinkingSystems TransformationTransition ManagementMigration SystemsMigration InfrastructureStakeholder ManagementInnovation
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As the challenges facing us as a society become increasingly complex, innovation alone is not enough; you need a strong innovation partner who can provide comprehensive support and a broad range of perspectives. This is where RISE comes in. RISE is a unique mobilisation of resources to increase the pace of innovation in our society. By gathering a number of research institutes and over a hundred test beds and demonstration environments under the umbrella of a single innovation partner, we create improved conditions for society’s problem solvers. We gather around challenges and organise…

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Employment Type

Internship

Work mode

Hybrid

Salary

SEK 10,000 one-time

Experience Level

Entry

Locations

Gothenburg, Sweden

Stockholm, Sweden

Umeå, Sweden

Qualification

Master

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