Predoctoral Researcher (2025DILIFRUA84)

European Commission; Tarragona; Presencial; EUR 21.000 - 23.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading academic institution is seeking a First Stage Researcher to join a project aimed at improving policy interventions in Europe through data collection and analysis. The candidate will develop their project while collaborating with others, requiring strong quantitative skills and a Master's degree in a related field. This full-time position offers a gross salary that increases over three years and career development opportunities in a dynamic academic environment.

Formación

• Master's degree required by start date.
• Knowledge of statistical software is essential.
• Fluent in English.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct data analysis and collaborate on research projects.
• Develop projects to understand underrepresented populations.
• Handle administrative duties and event organization.

Conocimientos

Quantitative methods

Statistical software (STATA, R, SPSS)

Organization

Communication

Educación

Master's degree in Social Policy, Demography, Sociology, or Political Science

Descripción del empleo

Organisation / Company: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

Research Field

• Criminology » Other
• Demography » Other
• Economics » Other
• Geography » Other
• Sociology » Macrosociology, Social changes, Societal behaviour, Socio-economic research, Other
• Political sciences » Policy studies, Public policy
• Mathematics » Statistics

Position Details

• First Stage Researcher (R1)
• Bachelor Positions
• Country: Spain
• Application Deadline: 15 Sep 2025, 23:59 (Europe/Madrid)
• Type of Contract: Temporary
• Job Status: Full-time
• Hours Per Week: 37.5
• Funding: Horizon Europe - ERC, Reference Number: 101077363
• Research Infrastructure Staff Position: No

Project Overview

The primary goal of WHOCOUNTS is to collect and analyze data on those 'missing' from income surveys used in official poverty statistics. The successful candidate will develop their own project to better understand underrepresented populations and improve policy interventions in Europe. Responsibilities include data analysis, collaboration, authorship, administrative duties, and event organization.

PhD Details

The PhD will be conducted at UAB, located in Cerdanyola del Valles, Barcelona, with excellent facilities and career development opportunities. The candidate will be based in the Faculty of Political Science and Sociology, affiliated with IGOP. The start date is between September and December 2025, for a duration of three years, with a dedicated training budget.

Candidate Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Policy, Demography, Sociology, Political Science, or related field by start date.
• Knowledge of quantitative methods and statistical software such as STATA, R, SPSS.
• Ability to work independently and in teams, with good organization and communication skills.
• Fluent in English.
• Familiarity with poverty analysis, social policy debates, and measurement issues is desirable.

Salary and Eligibility

Gross salary: €21,000 for the first two years, €22,500 for the third year. Social security included.

• Academic record: 30 points
• Research experience: 25 points
• English proficiency: 5-10 points
• Knowledge of quantitative methods: 5-10 points

Selection Process

Second phase involves an interview for candidates scoring above 65 points in the first phase. Interested candidates should contact Dr. Daniel Edmiston for inquiries. Applications must be submitted through the specified online form.

Work Location

UAB, Cerdanyola del Valles, Barcelona, Postal Code 08193