Researcher position in social science research on sustainability/religion

University of Basel, Switzerland

Updated: 4 months ago
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 07 Feb 2024

10 Jan 2024
Job Information
Organisation/Company

University of Basel
Research Field

Geography » Other
Sociology » Other
Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
Country

Switzerland
Application Deadline

7 Feb 2024 - 22:59 (UTC)
Type of Contract

Temporary
Job Status

Full-time
Hours Per Week

38
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

The Centre for Religion, Economy and Politics at the University of Basel welcomes applications for the position of postdoctoral researcher for the project “What are the greening dynamics of religion? A multi-level analysis of religious environmental engagement in Switzerland", beginning April 1, 2024. The project will study the environmental attitudes of members in religious communities in Switzerland. To this end, it will conduct member surveys and qualitative interviews with religious leaders. The position encompasses a 50-70% work load with a one-year contract that can be potentially extended up to two-and-a-half years. Under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Jens Koehrsen, the project team will consist of a postdoctoral researcher, two researchers, and student research assistants. The project is funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF).

  • Questionnaire development and implementation of member surveys in religious communities
  • Quantitative data analysis utilizing software programs (e.g. SPSS, Stata, R)
  • Conducting of qualitative interviews with religious leaders
  • Training and coordination of research assistants
  • Co-writing research articles for leading journals in environmental studies or sociology
  • Organizing stakeholder workshops and public events
  • Giving presentations and attending conferences
  • Writing project reports
  • Master degree in sociology, political sciences, geography, sustainability, religious studies or similar
  • Expertise in quantitative research methods, additional expertise in qualitative research is an advantage
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Excellent English language skills (C1 or higher), German or French is an advantage
  • Understanding of sustainability research and/or religious studies is an advantage
  • Strong interpersonal, intercultural and social skills
  • Willingness to relocate to Basel region
  • Attractive job conditions
  • Work in a motivated and dynamic team
  • Diverse tasks with meaningful impact
  • Interesting research in a field with strong societal relevance
  • Opportunity to expand and develop your competencies for a continuing scientific career
  • Collaboration potentials with other sustainability researchers and sociologists
  • Opportunity to present research results at international conferences and in academic journals 

 
Application / Contact

For additional information, please contact Adam Hearn, postdoc [email protected] .  

We look forward to your online application, which should include your letter of motivation, academic CV including a list of publications, copies of completed degrees, and two reference persons with their contact information.
 
Application Deadline: February 12, 2024
 
 


Requirements
Research Field
Geography
Years of Research Experience
4 - 10

Research Field
Sociology
Years of Research Experience
4 - 10

Additional Information
Website for additional job details

https://academicpositions.com

Work Location(s)
Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
University of Basel
Country
Switzerland
City
Basel
Postal Code
CH-4003
Street
Petersplatz 1

Where to apply
Website

https://academicpositions.com/ad/university-of-basel/2024/researcher-position-i…

Contact
City

Basel
Website

https://www.unibas.ch/en.html
Postal Code

CH-4003

STATUS: EXPIRED

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