Postdoctoral Fellow: Emotions in Grievance Politics

University of Southampton; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious academic institution in the UK is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to join a Horizon Europe project focused on emotional expressions in grievance politics. The successful candidate will engage in innovative research, applying both quantitative and qualitative methodologies. This role is ideal for those with a PhD in Political Science or Psychology and an emerging publication record. The position is fully funded and encourages diverse applicants, contributing to advanced scholarship in political psychology.

Qualifications

• PhD focusing on emotionality and grievance politics.
• Emerging publication record in emotionality and populism.
• Proficiency in STATA, SPSS, R, and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on emotionality in political contexts.
• Utilize experiments and surveys to explore emotional roles.
• Disseminate research findings through publications and presentations.
• Participate in project organization and related events.
• Contribute to the academic life of the department.

Skills

Quantitative research methods

Qualitative research methods

Statistical analysis

Project management

Publication in political psychology

Education

PhD in Political Science or Psychology

Tools

STATA

SPSS

R

Nvivo

Job description

A prestigious academic institution in the UK is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to join a Horizon Europe project focused on emotional expressions in grievance politics. The successful candidate will engage in innovative research, applying both quantitative and qualitative methodologies. This role is ideal for those with a PhD in Political Science or Psychology and an emerging publication record. The position is fully funded and encourages diverse applicants, contributing to advanced scholarship in political psychology.