PhD position at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona funded by the TOUCH COFUND project

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PhD position at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona funded by the TOUCH COFUND project

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Offer DescriptionTopic: Precarious employment trajectories, psychosocial risks, and mental wellbeingA PhD position is available at the Sociological Research Centre on Everyday Life and Work – Department of Sociology and Research Group on Psychosocial risks, Organization of Work and Health – Department of Paediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Preventive Medicine and Public Health from the Universitat Autònoma Barcelona under the supervision of (Sociology) and (Public health). We are looking for a highly motivated candidate that will investigate the role of precarious employment trajectories, job insecurity, and the deterioration of psychosocial working conditions as key determinants of mental health and mental health inequalities, from an interdisciplinary perspective (sociology of work, epidemiology, occupational health).The project is grounded in the framework of social determinants of health, which emphasizes the influence of socioeconomic factors, such as the configuration of the employment relationship, on the prevalence of mental health disorders. This issue gains relevance in light of the prevailing neoliberal trend towards labour market “flexibilization”, which engenders substandard employment and working conditions that contribute to the current mental health crisis.The project aims to delve into the intricate relationship between job insecurity, precariousness in employment conditions, exposure to psychosocial risks at work, and social inequality (considering aspects such as social class, gender, origin, age, and their intersections) in relation to mental health and wellbeing. It adopts a longitudinal and life-course perspective to examine the dynamic interplay among these factors.To achieve this objective, we propose the utilization of mixed-methods research. We provide the opportunity to use quantitative longitudinal panel data generated by the research groups that the prospective PhD candidate would join. In addition, we will provide support to collect qualitative data to delve into the workers’ experiences in the employment domain and their perceptions on how and why it affects their mental health and wellbeing.Within these broad parameters and under the guidance of their supervisors, the PhD candidate will have the flexibility to define the specific focus and orientation of the thesis project based on his or her individual research interests.The successful candidate will be enrolled in or at the (UAB) in the framework of the project. TOUCH (“Towards the next generatiOn of excellent yoUng doctoral researchers on mental health by developing an intersectoral & transdisciplinary approaCH”) is a new excellent doctoral programme co-funded by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie (MSCA) Actions of the European Commission and led by the UAB for the recruitment and training of 24 doctoral candidates in the field of mental health and wellbeing.The of the Autonomous University of Barcelona (POWAH-UAB) is a multidisciplinary group composed by epidemiologists, sociologists, biostatisticians and public health professionals from the faculties of medicine and political science and sociology. Its main research focus is the study of the effect of exposures to psychosocial risks at work on the workers’ health.

On the other hand, the (QUIT) aims to promote, develop and disseminate research around work and broad work-related issues, Its main research themes are: Time, work and everyday life; Employment and changes in the labour market; Gender and work; Local development policies; Industrial relations and labour Organization; Methological innovation and development; Mobility and social inequalitiesBoth POWAH and QUIT research groups are part of the UAB (IET).We are looking for candidates with an excellent CV, ahigh degree of ambition and motivation, and with good personal qualities to work in our Team. We offer a 3-year full-time contract (37,5 hours/week) and a gross salary of 2.375 €/month (the salary will be the same for the 3 years).The candidates must fulfil the following eligibility criteria from the EC: Mobility rule: candidates must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Spain for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately preceding the deadline for the programme call. Experience rule: researchers must be doctoral candidates at the date of recruitment, i.e. not already in possession of a doctoral degree at the deadline of the open calls. Researchers who have successfully defended their doctoral thesis but have not yet formally awarded the doctoral degree will not be considered eligible. Candidates must hold a degree that allows admission to the official doctoral programme at UAB.Additional requirements for a stronger application are:Within the interdisciplinary framework of the project, we expect the candidate to have a background in social sciences (preferably but not limited to sociology) or public health. Strong methodological skills are required, particularly for the analysis of quantitative data, but skills for the production and analysis of qualitative data will also be valued. In addition, we will value interest to develop high-quality academic research while also producing a social impact. Supervisors will provide training in those aspects where the candidate may have some weaknesses.Interested applicants should apply through the TOUCH online platform by submitting a full CV, a motivation letter, two letters of recommendation and academic and English level certificates. The call will be open from the 1st of April to the 30th of June 2024. More information about the TOUCH project, the recruitment process, and the application platform are available on the .RequirementsResearch Field Sociology Education Level Master Degree or equivalentLanguages ENGLISH Level ExcellentAdditional InformationWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona (UAB) Country Spain City Cerdanyola del Vallès (Barcelona) GeofieldWhere to apply WebsiteContact State/ProvinceBarcelona CityCerdanyola del Vallés WebsiteStreetCampus UAB Postal Code08193 E-Mailpr.cofund.touch@uab.catSTATUS: EXPIRED

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Barcelona

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Sun, 17 Mar 2024 05:45:19 GMT

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