Postdoctoral researcher in ERC project on the trade-offs of democracy (DEMOTRADEOFF) (2024DILIFRUA169)

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Postdoctoral researcher in ERC project on the trade-offs of democracy (DEMOTRADEOFF) (2024DILIFRUA169)

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Offer DescriptionJob positionPostdoctoral researcher in ERC project on the trade-offs of democracy (DEMOTRADEOFF)The Department of Political Science at the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB) invites applications for a Postdoc position in the ERC-funded research project “Reconciling Citizens with the Trade-offs of Democracy: Attitudes Toward Democracy Under Rising Politicization”The project is led by Professor and it runs from 2022 to 2027. The project will be part of the Political Science Department research group on .The DEMOTRADEOFF projectDEMOTRADEOFF aims to study democratic trade-offs and how these might fuel political discontent.Democracies involve trade-offs since all their desirable qualities cannot be simultaneously maximized. Hard choices must be made to balance principles such as popular sovereignty and the rule of law, or freedom and political equality. However, we still know little about the positions of citizens and parties regarding democratic trade-offs; how these contribute to citizens’ increasing discontent with democracy; or how the rising politicization of the trade-offs of democracy might exacerbate these dynamics. DEMOTRADEOFF examines these questions through a combination of cross-sectional and panel surveys, content analysis, and experiments.Further information about the project can be found .Job descriptionThe successful applicant will make a leading contribution to the DEMOTRADEOFF project. The postdoctoral researcher will be expected to contribute to the development of the project’s methodological and theoretical tasks. The successful candidate will engage in collaborative research with the project team members that leads to the submission of publications to top outlets. The postdoctoral researcher will also assist in the management of the research project.Requirements

• PhD in political science or related discipline (completed or close to completion).

• Interest in the field of public opinion and democracy.

• Strong quantitative methodological skills and a high level of proficiency of Stata/R.

• Willingness to keep learning how to use new tools and methods.

• Some experience with survey design and/or experiments is an asset, but not required.

• Very good command of English and excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong interest in academic research, ideally proven through international publications, collaboration in research projects, or related research activities.

• Ambition and ability to produce high-quality research.

• Ability to work effectively in a team.

• Ability to work independently.

What we offer / Benefits

• A one-year appointment

• Integration in the , with highly motivated and engaged researchers.

• Career mentoring.

• Opportunity to develop your own research agenda within the project.

• Salary 25.653,60 €

• The project also offers significant funding for data collection, research assistance, and travel

Application / Selection processCandidates must apply through the websiteIn addition, candidates can send their application documents (as one PDF-file) to .cat Please write “Postdoc DEMOTRADEOFF” in the subject line.The application must include the following items:

• Motivation letter detailing how your research profile and interests relate to the project.

• CV

• A writing sample.

• Contact details of 2 people willing to serve as a reference (references will only be requested from short-listed candidates).

• Copy of your ID/Passport

• Copy of degree certificates

Informal inquiries are encouraged by writing to Prof. Enrique HernándezWhere to apply WebsiteRequirementsResearch Field Political sciences » Other Education Level PhD or equivalentLanguages ENGLISH Level GoodAdditional InformationAdditional commentsReference Offer: 2024DILIFRUA169Programmes: HORIZON-ERC-STG – 101042292You 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 1 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-Mailupac.acces@uab.catSTATUS: EXPIREDShare this page

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Cerdanyola del Vallès, Barcelona

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Sat, 12 Oct 2024 01:55:05 GMT

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