Application Deadline: 5 September 2022
Leiden University is inviting applications for two postdoctoral researchers in in Comparative Political Economy on Labour Market and Welfare State Transformations as part of a new Horizon Europe project (4 years).
Roles/Responsibilities
- Conducting innovative research within the framework of the research project TransEuroWorkS
- Present papers at international conferences;
- Submit research results for publication in academic journals;
- Being part of Leiden University’s team, coordinating the consortium and collaborating with partners, for example in the design of a large European public opinion survey;
- Propose and test policy innovations in the field of social protection, present the findings to policy-makers, and engage stakeholders;
- Organise and participate in seminars, workshops and conferences of the programme.
Eligibility
- A PhD in comparative political economy, economics, political science, sociology, public administration or another discipline that is relevant for TransEuroWorkS
- Excellent research qualities which are relevant for the research profile of TransEuroWorkS, demonstrated for example by international publications
- Experience with analysing and/or constructing welfare state indicators is considered an advantage
Requirements
- Experience with public opinion surveys and (survey) experiments is considered an advantage
- Experience with labour force and household surveys is considered an advantage
- Experience with project coordination is considered an advantage
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and the ability to effectively communicate with external audiences
Application Details
- A cover letter stating your motivation for this position
- A curriculum vitae including a complete list of publications
- A publication (or working paper) that is relevant for the theme of TransEuroWorkS
- At this stage, it is not necessary to submit references or recommendation letters
