Research Scholar: Democracy Discourse & Resilience (NCN)

Institute of Political Studies Polish Academy of Sciences; Polska; Hybrid; PLN 51,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Institute of Political Studies Polish Academy of Sciences invites applicants for a DEMRES scholarship project in Warsaw. The role involves researching democracy discourse, leading data collection efforts, and contributing to publications and dissemination over 48 months.

Remote work with team meetings is included. The project focuses on narratives of democratic backsliding and resilience, combining qualitative and quantitative methods, data coding, and conference presentations.

Qualifications

• BA or MA in Sociology, Political Science or a related discipline.
• Experience in preparing scientific publications and disseminating research findings at national and international conferences.
• Very good command of English, spoken and written, enabling scientific publication in English.

Responsibilities

• conducting research under supervision of the PI
• participation in data collection on framings of democracy in public discourse in Europe
• development of coding scheme and data coding
• testing the database on discourse on democracy
• leading role in preparing and conducting IDIs with political experts
• analysis of open-ended survey questions
• leading role in preparing and conducting FGIs
• participation in data analysis and interpretation
• dissemination activities including conference presentations and writing articles and a book, press releases and social media content

Skills

Data analysis

Scientific writing

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Sociology or Political Science

Master's degree in Sociology or Political Science

Doctoral student status or enrollment in doctoral programme

Job description

Institute of Political Studies Polish Academy of Sciences invites applicants for a DEMRES scholarship project in Warsaw. The role involves researching democracy discourse, leading data collection efforts, and contributing to publications and dissemination over 48 months.

Remote work with team meetings is included. The project focuses on narratives of democratic backsliding and resilience, combining qualitative and quantitative methods, data coding, and conference presentations.