Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Welsh Election Study

Swansea University / Prifysgol Abertawe; Radom; On-site; PLN 188,000 - 218,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in the UK is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to work on the 2026 Welsh Election Study. This full-time position involves preparing and analysing public opinion data, developing survey datasets, and contributing to key project publications. Ideal candidates will have a PhD in relevant fields and strong quantitative research skills. The role offers a dedicated training budget and mentorship, ensuring an enriching academic environment.

Benefits

Dedicated training budget

Mentorship from experienced researchers

Collaboration with WISERD’s Data Lab team

Qualifications

• PhD in Politics/Political Science, Data Science, or a related field.
• Strong quantitative research skills.
• Experience working with survey data, data visualisation, or public data engagement.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, analyse, and visualise large-scale public opinion data for the WES 2026 survey.
• Develop core survey dataset with geospatial data.
• Support engagement events and workshops with project stakeholders.
• Contribute to publications and meet key milestones.

Skills

Quantitative research skills

Data visualisation

Experience with survey data

Education

PhD in Politics/Political Science, Data Science, or related field

Job description

A prestigious university in the UK is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to work on the 2026 Welsh Election Study. This full-time position involves preparing and analysing public opinion data, developing survey datasets, and contributing to key project publications. Ideal candidates will have a PhD in relevant fields and strong quantitative research skills. The role offers a dedicated training budget and mentorship, ensuring an enriching academic environment.