Phd Candidate in Sociology/social Sciences

il y a 2 semaines


Luxembourg, Luxembourg Université du Luxembourg Temps plein
The
University of Luxembourg is an
international research university with a distinctly
multilingual and
interdisciplinary character.

The University was founded in 2003 and counts more than 6,700 students and more than 2,000 employees from around the world.

The University's faculties and interdisciplinary centres focus on research in the areas of Computer Science and ICT Security, Materials Science, European and International Law, Finance and Financial Innovation, Education, Contemporary and Digital History.

In addition, the University focuses on cross-disciplinary research in the areas of Data Modelling and Simulation as well as Health and System Biomedicine.

Times Higher Education ranks the University of Luxembourg #3 worldwide for its "international outlook," #20 in the Young University Ranking 2021 and among the top 250 universities worldwide.


The
Faculty of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences (FHSE) brings together expertise from the humanities, linguistics, cognitive sciences, social and educational sciences.

People from across 20 disciplines are working within the Faculty. Along with the
disciplinary approach a very ambitious interdisciplinary research culture has been developed.


The faculty's research and teaching focuses on
social, economic, political and
educational issues with the common goal of contributing to an inclusive, open and resourceful society.

The FHSE offers six Bachelor and twenty Master degrees and a doctoral school providing students with the necessary knowledge and high-qualified skills to succeed in their future career.


Your Role
:


The PhD student will work in the Youth Research Group of the Centre for Childhood and Youth Research (CCY) at the Department of Social Sciences.

The CCY consists of a multidisciplinary research team that investigates the conditions and opportunity structures of growing up against the background of social change and inequalities.

It maintains close links with other institutes and relevant organisations within and outside the university, both nationally and internationally.

Tasks

  • Prepare a cumulative Ph.
D. thesis on life chances and inequalities in the digital society among young people (mainly based on quantitative analysis of YSL data)

  • Participate in national and international conferences
  • Contribute to other publications
  • Engage in policyrelevant analyses and dissemination of results to stakeholders
  • Contribute to preparation and implementation of the next wave of the YSL 2023/24 (esp. module on digitalization)

What we expect from you:

  • Master diploma, M.A. in sociology or another relevant discipline
  • Experience in designing surveys and collecting data (e.g., using Qualtrics or similar)
  • Experience in managing, and analysing survey data (e.g., using R, Stata)
  • Strong interest in policyrelevant research
  • Willingness to engage in teamwork in research groups
  • Excellent command of at least two of the following languages: English, French, German (written and spoken); Luxembourgish is considered an asset

Offer...

  • Opportunities to expand your skills and knowledge in a dynamic research team
  • Possibility to gain teaching experience
  • Personal workspace at the University
  • Stimulating work environment
  • Enrolment in attractive doctoral school

In Short
:

  • Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 36 Month (extendable up to 48 months if required)
  • Start date: Preferably from 1 September 202
  • Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
  • Employee and student status
  • Location: Belval
  • Job Reference: UOL05614
The yearly gross salary for every PhD at the UL is EUR full time)

How to apply
:

Applications should be submitted online and include:

  • Motivation letter (max. two pages)
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Onepage outline of a Ph.
D. project on life chances and inequalities in the digital society

  • Writing sample (e.g., M.A. thesis)
  • Copies of diplomas
  • Names and contact details of two academic referees
The University of Luxembourg embraces inclusion and diversity as key values.

We are fully committed to removing any discriminatory barrier related to gender, and not only, in recruitment and career progression of our staff.


Here's what awaits you at the University:

-
Multilingual and international character. Modern institution with a personal atmosphere. Staff coming from 90 countries. Member of the "University of the Greater Region" (UniGR).
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A modern and dynamic university. High-quality equipment. Close ties to the business world and to the Luxembourg labour market. A unique urban site with excellent infrastructure.
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A partner for society and industry. Cooperation with European institutions, innovative companies, the Financial Centre and with numerous non-academic partners such as ministries, local governments, associations, NGOs

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