Post-doc Affective polarization

KU Leuven, Belgium

Updated: 3 months ago
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 29 Feb 2024

18 Jan 2024
Job Information
Organisation/Company

KU Leuven
Research Field

Political sciences » Other
Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
Country

Belgium
Application Deadline

29 Feb 2024 - 00:00 (UTC)
Type of Contract

Temporary
Job Status

Full-time
Hours Per Week

38 hours/week
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme
Reference Number

BAP-2023-825
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description
  • You will be working on the Excellence of Science Project NOTLIKEUS
  • You collect data which can include survey data and experimental data on the topic of polarization, political trust and political socialization
  • You actively take part in the team activities where we discuss research ideas, projects and plans (team meetings, reading groups, methods labs). In these meetings you present and discuss your research ideas and analyses.
  • You will publish A1 publications on the topic of affective polarization, solutions and political socialization

Requirements
Research Field
Political sciences
Education Level
PhD or equivalent

Languages
DUTCH
Level
Good

Languages
ENGLISH
Level
Excellent

Additional Information
Benefits
  • A full-time post-doc employment of two years (with an intermediate evaluation after year one). 
  • The opportunity to conduct cutting-edge research in a strong research team and broader network of different Belgian universities.
  • A stimulating working environment in an ambitious research team that excels in teamwork. We value mentoring regarding specific research projects but also personal and career development more generally. The possibility of extensive training and international mobility.
  • You will work in Leuven, a historic and lively city located in the heart of Belgium.
  • More information on salary and benefits for KU Leuven: https://www.kuleuven.be/personeel/jobsite/en/working-at-kuleuven/workin…

 


Eligibility criteria
  • You hold a PhD in political sciences, communication sciences or psychology.
  • You are fascinated by the project’s subject matter and by politics in general.
  • You have strong expertise in quantitative methods.
  • You have a good knowledge of the Belgian political system.
  • You have good writing skills, and you are fluent in Dutch and English.
  • You like working in team and communicate well.

Selection process

For more information please contact Prof. dr. Ellen Claes, tel.: +32 16 32 32 92, mail: [email protected] or Mr. Jan Schoenmakers, tel.: +32 16 37 31 93, mail: [email protected] .
You can apply for this job no later than 29/02/2024 via the online application tool


Work Location(s)
Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
KU Leuven
Country
Belgium
State/Province
Vlaams Brabant
City
Leuven
Postal Code
3000
Street
Leuven
Geofield


Where to apply
Website

https://easyapply.jobs/r/8kpVQA821bMVM82B0zdO

Contact
State/Province

Leuven
City

Vlaams Brabant
Street

Leuven
Postal Code

3000

STATUS: EXPIRED

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