Postdoctoral Position in Sociology “Gender and Cooperative Labour”

Université de Strasbourg; France; Hybride; EUR 20 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading French university is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher in Sociology to join the WE-COOP project on gender and cooperative labour. The role involves conducting qualitative interviews and participating in research activities aimed at fostering women's emancipation. The ideal candidate holds a PhD and possesses strong qualitative research skills, communication abilities, and an interest in feminist theories. This full-time position allows for remote work and supports professional development.

Prestations

Support for professional development

Research dissemination funding

Participation in international events

Qualifications

• Demonstrate a strong interest in intersectional approaches to power relations at work.
• Interest in participatory research and radical feminist epistemologies.
• Proficiency in qualitative data collection and analysis.

Responsabilités

• Conduct oral interviews with volunteer cooperative members.
• Participate in project activities and workshops.
• Write and submit articles to academic journals.

Connaissances

Research profile in feminist theories

Qualitative data collection

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Formation

PhD in Sociology or related field

Description du poste

Organisation/Company: Université de Strasbourg
Department: Direction des ressources humaines
Research Field: Sociology
Position: Postdoctoral Researcher (Qualitative Methods) – Recognised Researcher (R2)
Country: France
Application Deadline: 15 Dec 2025 – 23:59 (Europe/Paris)
Contract Type: Temporary – Full-time
Starting Date: 1 Mar 2026
Funding Source: Horizon Europe – ERC

Offer Description

Postdoctoral position in Sociology (Qualitative Methods) within the ERC-funded project WE-COOP on Labour, Gender, and Democracy: “Gender and Cooperative Labour” (2 years, with possible 1‑year extension).

Title of Post

Postdoctoral Position in Sociology “Gender and Cooperative Labour”

Contract Details

• Type: Fixed‑term (35h/week)
• Category: A, B or C
• Contract Period: 2 years (possible 1‑year extension)
• Expected Date of Employment: March 2026 (flexible)
• Workplace: SAGE Laboratory (UMR 7363), University of Strasbourg, France
• Desired Level of Education: PhD
• Experience Required: Not specified
• Salary: Commensurate with experience and in line with the University of Strasbourg salary scales

Research Project

The WE-COOP project shifts the traditional androcentric perspective on workplace democracy by investigating the labour experiences of women in worker cooperatives. It explores how these settings foster women’s emancipation and gender equality, using a multi‑layered survey and rare all‑women cooperative experiments. The project combines quantitative and qualitative methods with innovative participatory research across four incremental steps.

Job Description & Role

The postdoctoral researcher will join Phase 2 of the WE-COOP project, which focuses on a qualitative and participatory study of women workers in production cooperatives (SCOPs) in France. Using radical feminist epistemologies, the study aims to collect a series of oral interviews that serve as archives of gendered experiences of workplace democracy.

Responsibilities

• Conduct oral interviews with volunteer cooperative members as part of the travelling fieldwork project.
• Participate in project activities, including group meetings and two participatory workshops with cooperative members.
• Present findings at international conferences, research seminars, and other scientific events.
• Write and submit articles to academic journals, prioritising open‑access publications.
• Contribute to the scientific life of the project by organising research events (lectures, study days, workshops, etc.).
• Participate in research dissemination activities.

Beyond project‑specific tasks, the researcher may dedicate part of their time to developing and promoting their own research aligned with WE‑COOP themes.

Skills & Qualifications

Education: PhD in Sociology, Political Science, Philosophy, or a closely related Humanities or Social Sciences discipline.

• Research profile demonstrating a strong interest in feminist theories and intersectional approaches to power relations at work.
• Interest in participatory research and radical feminist epistemologies.
• Proficiency in qualitative data collection and analysis (interviews, observations, etc.).
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team.
• Communication and facilitation skills suitable for diverse audiences.

Working Context & Benefits

The researcher will be part of the SAGE laboratory at the University of Strasbourg, with office space at the MISHA on the Esplanade campus. Remote work is possible depending on personal circumstances. The position offers support for professional development, academic skill enhancement, research dissemination funding, and participation in international scientific events.

Languages Required

• French (C1 level, oral and written).
• English (C1 level, oral and written).
• Additional languages are welcome.

How to Apply

Please send the following documents (in English or French) in a single PDF via e‑mail to Pr‑Jun. Ada Reichhart at [e-mail] with “WE‑COOP application” in the subject line:

• Letter of motivation describing your profile, interest in the position and project, and how your research connects to its aims.
• CV detailing education, career path, language skills, publications, and contact information for two references.
• Two writing samples (sole author, can include work in progress).

Submit your application by 15 December 2025. All applications meeting the requirements will be considered.