Postdoc Position in ERC Project: Join our dynamic team at Sciences Po Paris to work on the ERC Starting Grant project, “ReWORCS: Returns to Work in Occupational, Relational, and Corporate Settings.” This exciting opportunity involves delving into large-scale administrative and trace datasets to understand lived social experiences in various national and organizational contexts. The project, spanning five years, offers a stimulating academic environment, collaboration with doctoral students, and the chance to lead research articles.
| Designation: | Postdoc Researcher |
|---|---|
| Research Area: | Sociology |
| Location: | Sciences Po Paris |
| Eligibility/Qualification: | Ph.D. in Sociology, coding skills (R or Python), quantitative data analysis, broad sociological interests, excellent English communication skills |
Job Description:
Postdoc Position in ERC Starting Grant Project – ReWORCS
As a Postdoc Researcher, you will be responsible for:
- Assembling datasets, designing and implementing analyses, and interpreting results
- Developing new measures of work experiences and trajectories
- Preparing academic presentations and writing research articles
- Coordinating doctoral student researchers and research assistants
Requirements:
- Doctoral degree in sociology (recently completed or imminent)
- Broad sociological interests, including different research methods and theoretical frameworks
- Proficient in coding (R or Python)
- Strong English skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit the following documents:
- Motivation letter (~700 words)
- CV
- Academic degree certificates
- Single-authored writing sample of empirical research (advanced draft, published article, or thesis chapter)
- Contact information for two references
Submit your application materials as a single .pdf or separate .pdfs via email to philipp.brandt@sciencespo.fr. Feel free to reach out with any questions.
Last Date for Apply: 01 February 2024, at 06:30 CET (a.m.).
Project Description: The ReWORCS project addresses evolving work experiences amid changes in work patterns, security, and flexibility. The project encompasses three parts, investigating job trajectories, organizational structures, and the construction of meaning in work. Join us to contribute to cutting-edge research in sociology.
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