Postdoctoral Researcher (Postdoc NCN Grant POLPAN 2025)

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Postdoctoral Researcher (Postdoc NCN Grant POLPAN 2025)

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Offer DescriptionPersons interested in applying for the postdoc position are invited to electronically submit the following documents (PDF format only):

• Statement of interest, describing the applicant’s own research interests and how they relate to the POLPAN project (3000-5000 characters);

CV in English including the following points, as applicable:Completed education; work history; scientific publications; manuscripts under review; participation in the implementation of national and/or international research grants; awards for scientific activity (e.g., scholarships, fellowships, academic exchanges); other skills relevant to the project. * An English-language scientific publication (either an article in a peer-reviewed journal or a chapter in a monograph released by a prestigious publishing house; if the publication is co-authored, the applicant should be the lead author).In the case of applicants who expect to receive their PhD degree within 3 months after employment in the project, a letter from their PhD supervisor as to the schedule for completion, and a letter from their school/department describing the status of fulfilling the requirements for completing the PhD program.Submission of incomplete documentation is the basis for rejection of the application during the formal assessment.Description of tasks:The tasks of the Postdoc researcher will include, among other related tasks:

• Conduct advanced statistical analyses of the POLPAN 1988-2023 data addressing both substantive and methodological research questions
• Produce articles to send to Web of Science listed, high visibility scientific publication outlets
• Collaborate with POLPAN Graduate Research assistants and other team members on preparing grant products
• Assist in running the POLPAN Lab,

a discussion forum for researchers specializing in substantive and methodological issues of panel data and panel analyses * Participate in team meetings and the POLPAN seminars

• Assist PIs in realizing the POLPAN concluding conference
• Disseminate POLPAN-based research through publicly available results and at scientific meetings
• Assist in popular dissemination of research results, including social media outreach.

Where to apply E-mailkonkurs@ifispan.edu.plRequirementsResearch Field Sociology Education Level PhD or equivalentSkills/QualificationsSocial sciences, quantitative research methods, advanced statistical analyses. Interest in the topics of the grant:Specific RequirementsVerified on the basis of the submitted application [in English] and during the personal interview:

• Completed a PhD in Sociology, Political Science, Statistics, Economics or a related field within 7 years before employment in the project. This period may be extended pursuant to the terms laid down in the

. * Experience conducting substantive research relevant to the project.

• Experience with statistical methods for longitudinal data analysis, including event history and survival analysis.
• Proficiency in STATA/R.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both spoken and written (at the level of min. C1).
• Team oriented with good communication skills.

Demonstrable experience with managing large datasets, including survey projects, constitutes an advantage. So do good communication skills in Polish.Languages ENGLISH Level ExcellentAdditional InformationBenefits9500 PLN/month (gross amount, including all costs borne by the employer)Eligibility criteriaPhD degree requiredMaximum 7 years of full-time equivalent (FTE) experience in research, measured from the date of award of the doctoral degree.Selection processThe complete application must be received via email toSubject: Postdoc NCN Grant POLPAN 2025Applications should be submitted by January 14, 2025 in electronic form to the following address: with a note in the title: “Postdoc NCN Grant POLPAN 2025.”The selection of candidates will take place in two stages. During Stage 1, the Selection Committee will apprise the completeness of application packages on formal grounds, and make a preliminary assessment of candidates on the basis of submitted documents.Up to four of the highest rated candidates will be invited to a personal interview. The personal interviews, to be conducted in English and lasting up to 40 minutes, constitute Stage 2 of the competition. Interviews will be scheduled for January 22-24, 2025 via zoom or at IFiS’ headquarters.Please consult full job offer at:Work Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Instytut Filozofii i Socjologii Polskiej Akademii Nauk Country Poland City Warszawa Postal Code 00-330 Street Nowy Świat 72 GeofieldContact CityWarsaw WebsiteStreetNowy Świat 72 Postal Code00-330 E-Mailkonkurs@ifispan.edu.plSTATUS: EXPIREDShare this page

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Warszawa, mazowieckie

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Wed, 11 Dec 2024 03:01:24 GMT

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