M/F Resarch contract on vigilante justice movements overseas

CNRS; France; Sur place; EUR 38 000 - 50 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading research institution in France is seeking a Researcher for a 20-month contract focused on analyzing vigilante justice movements in the overseas departments. The candidate will engage in qualitative research, conducting interviews, and contributing to scientific publications. Applicants should hold a PhD in political science, sociology, or anthropology, and demonstrate proficiency in qualitative research methods. This position involves a full-time schedule under the scientific guidance of experienced researchers.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in qualitative research methods is essential.
• Strong writing skills necessary for scientific publication.
• Experience in collaborative research is beneficial.

Responsabilités

• Conduct empirical work on vigilante justice movements.
• Analyze qualitative data collected from interviews.
• Participate in scientific meetings and seminars.

Connaissances

Qualitative research methods

Strong writing skills

Collaborative research experience

Formation

PhD in political science, sociology, or anthropology

Description du poste

Organisation/Company CNRS Department Institut de recherche interdisciplinaire sur les enjeux sociaux Sciences sociales, Politique, Santé Research Field Political sciences Sociology Cultural studies Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Country France Application Deadline 19 Dec 2025 - 23:59 (UTC) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 1 Feb 2026 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 research contract focuses on analyzing so-called vigilante justice movements in the French overseas departments (Mayotte and Réunion). The researcher will be responsible for collecting and analyzing qualitative data (interviews and observations) relating to self‑justice movements in Mayotte and Réunion. In addition to this research work, he/she will be required to participate in the scientific orientation of the project.

• Empirical work within the framework of the FRANJU project (40%)
  • Review of the literature on the subject.
  • Scientific and media monitoring on the subject.
  • Semi‑structured interviews and observations with actors involved in vigilante justice initiatives that fall within at least two of the three areas of the project (property protection, anti‑immigration, and moral policing).
• Analytical work and evaluation of the materials collected (30%)
  • Analysis of qualitative data.
  • Promotion of research through at least two significant scientific publications.
• Contribution to collective research dynamics (10%)
  • Participation in the scientific life of the project (meetings, research seminars, study days).
  • Participation in the scientific life of the IRIS (research seminars).
• Development of one's own career (20%)

The 20-month contract is attached to IRIS under the scientific responsibility of Mathilde Darley (CNRS – IRIS) and in scientific partnership with Benoît Trépied (CNRS – IRIS). It is part of the ANR-25-CE53-5127 FRANJU (France justicière) project on practices of self‑justice in metropolitan France and overseas territories, coordinated by Gilles Favarel‑Garrigues (CNRS – CERI).

Qualifications

• Degree: PhD in political science, sociology, or anthropology
• Knowledge: good knowledge of the state of the literature and research on vigilantism and self‑justice issues, specializing in overseas territories
• Skills: proficiency in qualitative research methods, strong writing skills
• Interpersonal skills: previous experience in collaborative research, ability to work independently in the field