PhD student/Doctoral Scholarship

15 May 2023
Job Information

Organisation/Company

SWPS University of Social Sciences and Humanities

Research Field

Sociology

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Poland

Application Deadline

8 Jun 2023 - 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Other

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

Name of the project:

Intergenerational relations accompanying the entry of male and female migrants into adulthood. A study of Polish young adult families in Germany and Norway (IRIMTA)

Description:

The IRIMTA project focuses on the importance of intergenerational relations among young adults (aged 18-29) who are entering adulthood in Polish migrant families – people who were born in Poland and permanently moved abroad during childhood or adolescence (i.e. “the 1.5 generation”) or were born abroad and raised by Polish (migrant) parents (“the second generation”). The project is based on a qualitative research approach – multi-site (Germany and Norway as target countries), multi-perspective (involving two generations from each family: a young adult and a parent) and longitudinal (interviews and an asynchronous online follow up).

Principal investigator / project leader Paulina Pustułka Ph.D. / Associate Professor

 

PhD student/Doctoral Scholarship

Institute of Social Sciences

Youth Research Centre 

Warsaw

 

Tasks:

• completion of the education programme at the Doctoral School of the SWPS University, leading to the awarding of a doctoral degree within 12 months of the end of the project;
• implementation of an individual research plan consistent with the ongoing IRIMTA research project, which will include the following tasks: participation in the preparation of research tools, recruitment of respondents, conduct of field research and interviews under a qualitative, longitudinal intergenerational study in Germany and Norway, carrying out data analyses, preparation of Polish and international publications related to the project –  both in cooperation with the Head of the project as well as independently, as part of the work on the diploma thesis;
• completion of a mandatory doctoral internship at the OsloMet University in Norway;
• active participation in the dissemination of project results through conference presentations and cooperation with the socio-economic environment;
• preparation of the data from the IRIMTA project for archiving in the “Transitions and Time” repository;
• involvement in the activities of the Youth Research Centre.

Requirements

Research Field

Sociology » Other

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Requirements:

 

• a master’s degree in social sciences (obtained no later than on 30 September 2023);
• willingness to study at the Doctoral School of the SWPS University;
• proven experience in research work under scientific projects (e.g. participation in projects, conduct of research in the course of studies, conduct of own research for the purposes of diploma theses, experience/professional work in commercial research), especially in conducting qualitative research and analyses; knowledge of a qualitative data analysis software is welcome;
• knowledge of the Polish language at the level sufficient to freely conduct interviews with Polish migrants;
• knowledge of the English language at a level sufficient for the preparation of scientific publications (min. C1); knowledge of the languages of the countries where the research will be carried out (Norwegian, German) would be an advantage;
• research interests in one of the following areas: studies of the youth and generations, migration studies, sociology of families and intimacy, qualitative research;
• analytical skills, good work organisation, high interpersonal skills and empathy;
• additional asset: proven interest in a scientific research career path, e.g. publications, participation in conferences, etc.

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Languages

POLISH

Level

Excellent

Additional Information
Benefits

We offer:

 

• a fellowship contract for 48 months;
• a monthly fellowship of PLN 5,000 gross gross  (up to the month in which the PhD student’s mid-term evaluation is conducted at the Doctoral School) and PLN 6,000 gross gross (after the month in which the PhD student's mid-term evaluation is conducted at the Doctoral School);
• work in a professional and friendly environment, among excellent scientists and influential experts.

 

 

Eligibility criteria

Formal criteria:

• Scientific achievement - 50%
• Competences needed to carry out specific tasks in the research project - 30%
• Research awards and achievements – 20%.

Selection process

Required documents:

• Scientific CV containing, in particular, a description of scientific achievements (scholarships, awards and scientific experience gained at home or abroad, workshops and scientific training, participation in research projects) and a description of the competence to perform the tasks specified in the requirements description. 
• A scan of the document confirming the possession of the Master's degree or a statement on the fixed date of defence (it is necessary to provide a scan of the document confirming the possession of the Master's degree before the start of the fellowship)

 

Applications should be sent electronically via the recruitment form. https://system.erecruiter.pl/FormTemplates/RecruitmentForm.aspx?WebID=2…

 

Application deadline​: June 8, 2023 r.

Competition results announced: June 28, 2023 r.

Date of commencement of work:​ October 1, 2023

Additional comments

Competition Committee Members: ‌ 

• Paula Pustułka Ph.D. / Associate Professor- Chair of the Committee;​
• Justyna Sarnowska- Wilczyńska Ph.D. – Member of the Committee;​
• Mikołaj Cześnik Ph.D. / Associate Professor – Member of the Committee;​
• Anna Piotrowska -Member of Interdisciplinary Doctoral School staff;
• Joanna Buczyńska - Member of HR staff, 
• Anna Zając - Committee Secretary.​

Additional information:

Link to the NCN (National Science Centre) Regulations

The competition is open to candidates who do not have a doctoral degree and are not enrolled in a doctoral school

The candidate recommended for employment in the following competition is also recruited to the Interdisciplinary Doctoral School at the SWPS University. 

The Competition Committee reserves the right to contact only selected candidates. 

If necessary, additional information can be obtained via email at: [email protected]

 

Website for additional job details

https://english.swps.pl/

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Institute of Social Science

Country

Poland

City

warsaw

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://system.erecruiter.pl/FormTemplates/RecruitmentForm.aspx?WebID=22494bb4b…

Contact

State/Province

Warszawa

City

Warszawa

Website

http://swps.pl

Street

Chodakowska, 19/31

Postal Code

03-815

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED