Contrat doctoral - Rebounds for educational success. Mobilization and partnerships around athle[...]

UNIVERSITY OF ROUEN NORMANDY / UNIVERSITE ROUEN NORMANDIE; France; Sur place; EUR 16 000 - 24 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading university in France is offering a PhD position in Sociology focusing on the dynamics of family involvement in high-level sports education. The research aims to explore educational partnerships and their impact on young athletes. Candidates should have a Master's degree in social sciences and strong research skills. The application process requires a detailed CV and cover letter, with a deadline of June 8, 2025.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social sciences required.
• Experienced in sociological reasoning and quantitative methods.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

Responsabilités

• Conduct research on the relationship between family dynamics and intensive training.
• Collaborate with thesis supervisors and stakeholders.
• Present integration project to a jury.

Connaissances

Sociological reasoning

Quantitative methods

Writing skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Formation

Master's degree in social sciences

Description du poste

UNIVERSITY OF ROUEN NORMANDY / UNIVERSITE ROUEN NORMANDIE

Organisation/Company UNIVERSITY OF ROUEN NORMANDY / UNIVERSITE ROUEN NORMANDIE Department Research unit : Centre d'Etudes des Transformations des Activités Physiques et Sportives (CETAPS) Research Field Sociology Other Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Country France Application Deadline 8 Jun 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Paris) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 1 Oct 2025 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The structures supporting High-Level Sports (HLS) in France engage a critical mass of 10,000 young individuals (including children) at the national level. These structures are embedded in an ambitious three dimensional project, which aims to balance academic education, intensive training, and personal fulfillment. These programs are unique in that they involve coaches and parents collaboratively in the educational process, while promoting ambitious, comprehensive, and long-term educational commitments within the sporting context.

However, little is currently known about these "sportive education" initiatives. Existing research remains confined to analyses that isolate the sporting and family spheres. They fail to examine the interactions between these domains, both in their forms and their effects. Moreover, they often focus on a dichotomy between familial legacies and individual adaptability. Conclusions either emphasize the influence of family dispositions on athletic vocations or highlight the ongoing process of redefining individual commitments. Consequently, there is a lack of understanding regarding the forms of coordination (e.g., co-management, reinforcement, delegation) and the outcomes of these educational partnerships, despite the frequent attribution of young athletes' psychological autonomy to their participation in such structures.

The hypothesis underlying this study is that several well-documented dimensions of family dynamics manifest in the construction of the relationship with intensive training as an educational lever. To our knowledge, this hypothesis has not been tested before. The study aims to identify the most efficient, effective, or resilient forms of partnership, as well as the conditions under which these collaborations are perceived as satisfactory by the various stakeholders.

This research compares two individual sports disciplines — gymnastics and judo — that differ in terms of athlete age and gender, organizational structures, and territorial contexts. These differences will allow for the examination of a range of variables. The two sports federations involved have long been associated with the project, actively support it, and will participate in its implementation (see letters from federation presidents).

The partnerships under study are expected to reveal original educational solidarities that are highly informative and potentially applicable to other contexts. In the short term, the goal is to assist stakeholders in these pathways by developing preventive measures for athletes and their families, as well as training modules for sports professionals.

Before June 8, 2025 (11:59 p.m. Paris time)

• Express your intention as soon as possible / contact both thesis supervisors without delay to ask questions, resolve doubts, and avoid misunderstandings

• Prepare an application:

• Cover letter detailing your research intentions for the thesis and how these are in line with or in contrast to the research conducted during the Master's degree (2 pages max.)

• Detailed curriculum vitae

• Copies of diplomas obtained (including (including transcripts of grades)

• PDF copy of a work representative of the candidate's research skills, ideally the Master's thesis(es) (in French or English)

• Letter of support from the person who supervised your Master's thesis

And before 2025/06/16 (6 p.m Paris time) :

The applicant must send a single document (PDF) by email to :

The application must be sent in the form of a single PDF document including:
1)A cover letter briefly describing the candidate's research interests and explaining the reasons for applying (1 to 2 p.).
2)A curriculum vitae (CV), including an email address and a mobile phone number, and a table summarizing the academic formation with the grades obtained in the bachelor's or master's degrees.
3)The contact details of two referees who may recommend the candidate.
The master thesis of the candidate or equivalent document (for audition).

Where to apply

E-mail [e-mail]

Requirements

Research Field Sociology Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field Other Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Required qualifications and skills, sought-after profiles :

• Holders of a Master's degree in social sciences

• Experienced in sociological reasoning and quantitative methods: supporting work

• Demonstrated writing skills: dissertations, various assignments

• Fluent in written and spoken English

• Interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

Languages FRENCH Level Good

Research Field Sociology

Additional Information

Eligibility criteria

Master's degree in the relevant discipline.

Selection process

Procedure of selection :

1. The candidate will be preselected by the project leader (thesis supervisor) based their file.
2. The candidate will present their integration project to a jury on 2025/07/07 composed of the council of the Doctorate School in Rouen Nomandie univ. together with the project leader
3. During this audition, the candidate will present their academic curriculum, how their scientific skills fit with the project, their integration into the search project and the schedule over the 3 years of the PhD.