Postdoctoral Researcher on Social Inequalities: The University of Lausanne (UNIL) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher position in the Institute of Social Sciences. The successful candidate will contribute to the SNSF Starting Grant project “Liberal and radical equality of opportunity (EQUALOPP)” under the direction of Prof. Michael Grätz. The project focuses on developing innovative methods to measure equality of opportunity using survey data from various countries. The position offers a three-year contract with a competitive salary, providing an opportunity to contribute to an exciting research project and live in one of the most beautiful parts of Europe.
Designation: Postdoctoral Researcher
Research Area: Social Inequalities
Location: University of Lausanne, Géopolis, Lausanne, Switzerland
Eligibility/Qualification:
- PhD in sociology, demography, economics, social policy, or a related discipline.
- Strong interest and experience in research on social inequalities.
- Strong skills in quantitative methods and experience in analyzing survey and/or administrative data.
- Proficient in R and/or Stata.
- Good research and publication record relative to career stage.
- Collaborative attitude and interest in teamwork.
- Fluency in English (working language); familiarity with French is not required.
Job Description: The successful candidate is expected to:
- Work on single- and co-authored publications related to equality of opportunity.
- Present preliminary findings at international conferences.
- Contribute to the intellectual life at the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences.
- Collaborate with the LIVES research group and the Swiss Centre of Expertise in the Social Sciences (FORS).
- No teaching responsibilities associated with the position, but teaching may be arranged if desired.
How to Apply: Submit applications through the official UNIL website. The application, in English, should include:
- A motivation letter detailing the fit of your profile and interests to the research project.
- CV, including a list of publications.
- Copy of the PhD degree and grades of Master and Bachelor programs.
- Two pieces of academic writing (preferably published or submitted journal articles, preferably single-authored).
- Names and contact details of two to three academic referees who can be contacted.
Last Date for Apply: 31 January 2024
Interviews: February 2024
For additional information, contact Prof. Michael Grätz at michael.gratz@unil.ch.
Additional Information: UNIL is committed to equal opportunities and diversity. Learn more at www.unil.ch/egalite. UNIL supports early career researchers. Explore opportunities at www.unil.ch/graduatecampus.
