2 POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHERS (R2-R3) (2024DILIFRUA121)

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2 POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHERS (R2-R3) (2024DILIFRUA121)

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Offer DescriptionJob position2 POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHERS (R2-R3)Applications are invited for two postdoctoral researchers to work on a 5-year project ‘. Funded by the European Research Council, WHOCOUNTS aims toimprove understanding of the nature and prevalence of poverty across Europe. The successful candidates will work in collaboration with the PI (Dr Daniel Edmiston) and the postdoctoral research team (Dr Joaquín Alcañiz Colomer and Dr Laman Orujova) to develop and analyse new datasets on a non-trivial minority of the European population that are currently ‘missing’ from income surveys used to construct official statistics on poverty and disadvantage. Specifically, the two postdoctoral researchers will:– Contribute towards the development of new datasets on the living standards of the non-private-household population across selected European countries.– Undertake data imputation to improve the accuracy of poverty estimates and better understand the changing extent, profile and depth of poverty.– Draw on adjusted and unadjusted datasets to examine poverty trends, profiles and determinants.– Identify conceptual, methodological and policy lessons emerging from empirical analysis.– Collaborate with the rest of the project team on research and dissemination activities.– Co-author research outputs and present at academic events (domestic and international).– Carry out any additional academic or administrative duties associated with the project, including liaison with the international advisory board.– Support the organisation of academic events and seminars during the project.The project will be carried out at the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB) – the top University in Spain according to the – which offers excellent facilities and opportunities for career development. You will be based in the Faculty of Political Science and Sociology and affiliated to the (IGOP).The successful candidates will preferably start between October and December 2024 depending on their availability and residency status. The posts are available for 2 years. The successful post-holders will benefit from an excellent research environment and additional financial support to attend conferences and external meetings. A dedicated training budget is also available to support the professional development of post-holders.Job position requirements (skills/languages/required experience)(E = essential, D = desirable)

• Hold a PhD in a relevant field (such as Social Policy, Demography, Sociology, Political Science or a related discipline within the Social Sciences) by the start date of the post. (E)

• Knowledge and experience of applying (advanced) quantitative methods in social science research, drawing on statistical programmes such as STATA, R and SPSS. (E)

• Demonstratable research autonomy and leadership through high-quality, independent academic research. (E)

• Familiarity and experience with cross-national datasets with complex designs such as EU-SILC and LIS. (D)

• Familiarity with live debates within poverty analysis and/or comparative social policy. (D)

• Familiarity with live debates surrounding the measurement of poverty and living standards.(D)

• Knowledge and experience of calculating total survey error and/or multiple imputation. (D)

• Knowledge and experience of fuzzy (set) qualitative comparative analysis. (D)

• Knowledge and experience applying longitudinal analysis techniques to surveys with complex designs. (D)

• Demonstrated ability to produce academic articles for publication in high-impact journals.(D)

• Ability to work independently, use your initiative and collaborate effectively as part of a larger project team. (E)

• Excellent organisation and time-management skills to be able to complete tasks in a timely manner. (E)

• Excellent written communication, presentation and interpersonal skills. (E)

• An excellent command of English to write for academic publication and collaborate with wider project team. (E)

BenefitsGross salary €38.000, social security …Eligibility criteria: Out of 100 points

• Academic record – 30 points

Doctorate in Social Policy, Demography, Sociology, Political Science or a related discipline within the Social Sciences. (30) Generic Doctorate (5)

• Relevant research experience – 30 points

Demonstratable research autonomy and leadership through highquality, independent academic research. And familiarity and experience with cross-national datasets such as EU-SILC and LIS (30), Some experience of research autonomy and leadership through acadèmic research. And familiarity with cross-national datasets such as EU-SILC (5)

• Languages – 10 points

English B2 (5), English C1 or higher (10)

• IT Skills – 5 points

Advanced knowledge of applying quantitative methods in social sciences, based on statistical programs such as STATA, R and SPSS (5)

• Interview – 25 points

Minimum score: 80Selection process:1st phase – Assessment of applications2nd phase – Interview (Only candidates who exceed 65 points in the 1st Phase)To validate this request, you must validate the form that is accessed at the URL . Any application that is not submitted in this way will not be included in the selection process.In addition, candidates can send their applications, along with the requested documentation in an integrated pdf to Dr. Daniel EdmistonPlease write ”WHOCOUNTS Application” in the subject line. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit informal enquiries to Dr. Daniel Edmiston directly, and apply as soon as possible.Where to apply WebsiteRequirementsResearch Field Political sciences Education Level PhD or equivalentResearch Field Demography Education Level PhD or equivalentResearch Field Sociology Education Level PhD or equivalentLanguages ENGLISH Level ExcellentAdditional InformationAdditional commentsReference Offer: 2024DILIFRUA121Programmes: ERC-2022-STG-101077363-WHOCOUNTSYou will find the bases of the call in the following link:To validate your request, please complete the form available at . Applications not submitted through this link will not be considered in the selection process.Work Location(s)Number of offers available 2 Company/Institute UAB Country Spain State/Province Barcelona City Cerdanyola del Valles – Campus Bellaterra Postal Code 08193 GeofieldContact State/ProvinceBarcelona CityCerdanyola del Valles – Barcelona WebsiteStreetCampus Bellaterra – Edifici Rectorat Postal Code08193 E-Mail[email protected]STATUS: EXPIREDShare this page

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€38000 per year

Location

Cerdanyola del Vallès, Barcelona

Job date

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 05:41:21 GMT

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