Postdoctoral Researcher (100%)

HES-SO Valais-Wallis; Beauvais; Sur place; CHF 50 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Une université innovante recherche un doctorant pour un projet de recherche passionnant sur les implications juridiques de l'assurance invalidité en Suisse. Ce rôle implique la rédaction d'une thèse, la collecte et l'analyse de données dans plusieurs régions, et la participation à des conférences académiques. Les candidats doivent avoir un Master dans un domaine pertinent et un intérêt pour la recherche interdisciplinaire. Ce poste offre une occasion unique de contribuer à des solutions aux défis sociaux contemporains tout en développant des compétences précieuses dans un environnement académique dynamique.

Qualifications

• Master requis dans un domaine pertinent comme le travail social ou la sociologie.
• Expérience avec des méthodes de recherche qualitative souhaitée.

Responsabilités

• Rédiger une thèse de doctorat liée au projet de recherche.
• Contribuer activement au projet de recherche et à l'analyse des données.

Connaissances

Recherche qualitative

Analyse de données

Écriture académique

Compétences organisationnelles

Travail en équipe

Formation

Master en travail social

Master en sociologie

Master en anthropologie

Master en études sociojuridiques

Master en droit

Description du poste

The University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland Valais (HES-SO Valais-Wallis) has over 2,800 students. Through research and innovation, it contributes to economic and social development and the creation of jobs. The School of Social Work helps expand our knowledge of the social work field and passes on that expertise by working closely with private and public sector partners in the canton of Valais and further afield. It offers innovative solutions to today’s complex societal issues and helps predict what challenges tomorrow’s society may face. Why not come and join us?

As part of the project "Navigating through Swiss Invalidity Insurance: Sociolegal Views of the Strategies Used by (Potential) Beneficiaries and Administrative Practices", funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF), the Institute of Social Work is looking for a:

This research project explores the legal evolution and practical implications of the Swiss Invalidity Insurance system, with a particular focus on the impact on those directly affected. It examines the categories of “(mental) health” and “disability” in the legislative process, legal texts, jurisprudence, and in legal practice and decision-making procedures. The focus is on paradigmatic shifts that often go unnoticed by the public and scientific communities. At the heart of the study are the experiences of individuals navigating the application and decision-making processes within the system. The project also investigates how decisions are made by caseworkers and medical experts, and how professionals from non-governmental organisations operate within this field.

Position description

• Write a PhD thesis related to the research project’s field
• Actively contribute to the research project
• Data collection and analysis in three regions of Switzerland using sociolegal and anthropological methods
• Write academic articles
• Organise and actively participate in academic conferences

Selection criteria

• Master in social work, sociology, anthropology, sociolegal studies, law, or a related discipline
• Interest in interdisciplinary research
• Spoken and written German, French, Italian and English (at least B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference). Depending on the composition of the research team, fluency in all four languages is not mandatory
• First experience with qualitative research methods (ethnography, focus groups, qualitative interviews)
• Interest in academic and non-academic writing
• Ability to work independently and in a team, strong organisational skills, initiative, willingness to travel
• Capacity to work in a sensitive and interdisciplinary research environment

Employment: 100%

Place of work: Sierre

Starting date: 1 November 2025

Contract duration: 4 years

For further information, please contact the project leads: Stefanie Kurt (stefanie.kurt(?)hevs.ch) and Lisa Marie Borrelli (lisa.borrelli(?)hevs.ch).

Please submit your complete application documents (CV, motivation letter, diplomas and certificates) by 10 May 2025 by clicking on the Apply button. Only online applications will be considered.