administrator Posted April 22, 2022 Report Share Posted April 22, 2022 The Swiss National Center of Competence in Research (NCCR) for migration and mobility studies nccr – on the move brings together research projects from the social sciences, economics and law. Managed from the University of Neuchâtel, the network comprises eight Higher Education Institutions in Switzerland. The nccr – on the move promotes equal opportunities, values diversity and fosters an inclusive research and learning environment. At the University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Western Switzerland (HES-SO), Geneva we have an open position for a PostDoc Researcher (40% or 80%) The preferred start date is 1 September 2022 (or as agreed upon). The funding of the contract is limited to 31 May 2026. The successful applicant is expected to contribute to the interdisciplinary research project “Evolving (Im)Mobility Regimes: Migrant Workers’ Entitlement and Precarization in Times of Crisis”, co-directed by Prof. Eric Crettaz, HES-SO Geneva, Prof. Stefanie Kurt, HES-SO Valais-Wallis, Prof. Francesco Maiani, University of Lausanne, and Prof. Eva Mey, Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW). The principal research question of how crises trigger restrictive changes in law and policy and affect (im)mobile migrant workers will be investigated from legal, institutional and sociological perspectives, focusing on processes of precarisation. The PostDoc researcher for this position will be supervised by Prof. Eric Crettaz, in case of an 80% position in co-supervision by Prof. Eva Mey. Requirements: – A doctorate in social sciences (sociology, anthropology, human geography or another related discipline) on a migration-related topic, preferably on disadvantaged migrants with precarious legal statuses, defended no later than five years ago (date of viva voce). – Excellent knowledge of quantitative methods, statistical analysis and interest in mixed methods designs. – Candidates with additional expertise in qualitative methods, and in particular face-to-face interviews, have the option of an 80% position. – High motivation to collaborate closely with the other PostDoc researcher(s) in this project. – Excellent written and oral command of English, as well as of German. Knowledge of French is an asset. – Interest in interdisciplinary collaborations in the framework of NCCR activities. – Regular event attendance at the University of Neuchâtel or elsewhere in Switzerland as well as online. Employer and benefits: The position is based at University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Western Switzerland (HES-SO), Geneva. The HES-SO is committed to equal opportunities and diversity. The salary is in accordance with the regulations of the Swiss National Science Foundation. The nccr – on the move offers attractive working conditions, including support measures for researchers with childcare duties and for early career scholars as well as numerous opportunities for academic exchange. Submitting application: Applications should be submitted before 30 June 2022 to Prof. Eric Crettaz, eric.crettaz@hesge.ch. Please use this address as well for questions about the position. https://nccr-onthemove.ch/wp_live14/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/2022_IP49_PostDoc_HES-SO-GE.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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