CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: POSTDOCTORAL : The Laboratory for Interdisciplinary Evaluation of Public Policies (LIEPP) at Sciences Po in Paris, France, is inviting applications for a 12-month postdoctoral fellowship in policy evaluation, starting on January 1st, 2024. This fellowship aims to support young researchers’ careers and promote excellence in policy evaluation. LIEPP focuses on innovative evaluative research with a multidisciplinary approach, and this opportunity is open to researchers from various fields.
Designation: Post-doctoral fellowship
Research Area: Policy Evaluation
Location: LIEPP, Sciences Po, Paris, France
Eligibility/Qualification: Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in relevant disciplines such as Sociology, Political Science, Economics, Psychology, Public Health, or related fields. The applicant’s doctoral degree must be completed by December 1st, 2023. Proficiency in French is helpful but not mandatory. Publications resulting from the projects will be in English.
Job Description:
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR A 12-MONTH (2024) POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP IN POLICY EVALUATION AT LIEPP
The successful candidate will:
- Conduct research projects aligned with the research groups at LIEPP.
- Participate in the laboratory’s scientific activities, including seminars and workshops.
- Publish peer-reviewed articles based on their research (even after the contract ends).
- Dedicate 80% of their time to LIEPP-related research and 20% to other activities (e.g., publications from their doctoral research, job search).
How to Apply: Interested candidates should send their applications to liepp@sciencespo.fr with “Postdoctoral Fellowship” in the subject line. The application must include:
- A curriculum vitae
- A cover letter explaining the proposed project’s contribution to innovative policy evaluation
- A research proposal detailing the project’s framework, research questions, evaluative approach, methods, expected results, work plan for 12 months, and publication plans
- Proof of Ph.D. defense or a document indicating a scheduled defense by December 1st, 2023
- A single-authored piece of writing in English (e.g., a thesis chapter, conference paper, or journal article)
Last Date for Apply: 06 November 2023
The successful candidate will receive a monthly gross salary of €3,400 and access to social security benefits. In addition, they will benefit from a personal research fund of €2,000 and work in a dynamic research environment.
