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Post-doc Affective polarization

The Human Resources Strategy for Researchers
18 Jan 2024

Job Information

Organisation/Company
KU Leuven
Research Field
Political sciences » Other
Researcher Profile
Recognised Researcher (R2)
Country
Belgium
Application Deadline
Type of Contract
Temporary
Job Status
Full-time
Hours Per Week
38 hours/week
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by an EU programme
Reference Number
BAP-2023-825
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No

Offer Description

  • You will be working on the Excellence of Science Project NOTLIKEUS
  • You collect data which can include survey data and experimental data on the topic of polarization, political trust and political socialization
  • You actively take part in the team activities where we discuss research ideas, projects and plans (team meetings, reading groups, methods labs). In these meetings you present and discuss your research ideas and analyses.
  • You will publish A1 publications on the topic of affective polarization, solutions and political socialization

Requirements

Research Field
Political sciences
Education Level
PhD or equivalent
Languages
DUTCH
Level
Good
Languages
ENGLISH
Level
Excellent

Additional Information

Benefits
  • A full-time post-doc employment of two years (with an intermediate evaluation after year one). 
  • The opportunity to conduct cutting-edge research in a strong research team and broader network of different Belgian universities.
  • A stimulating working environment in an ambitious research team that excels in teamwork. We value mentoring regarding specific research projects but also personal and career development more generally. The possibility of extensive training and international mobility.
  • You will work in Leuven, a historic and lively city located in the heart of Belgium.
  • More information on salary and benefits for KU Leuven: https://www.kuleuven.be/personeel/jobsite/en/working-at-kuleuven/workin…

 

Eligibility criteria
  • You hold a PhD in political sciences, communication sciences or psychology.
  • You are fascinated by the project’s subject matter and by politics in general.
  • You have strong expertise in quantitative methods.
  • You have a good knowledge of the Belgian political system.
  • You have good writing skills, and you are fluent in Dutch and English.
  • You like working in team and communicate well.
Selection process

For more information please contact Prof. dr. Ellen Claes, tel.: +32 16 32 32 92, mail: ellen.claes@kuleuven.be or Mr. Jan Schoenmakers, tel.: +32 16 37 31 93, mail: jan.schoenmakers@kuleuven.be.
You can apply for this job no later than 29/02/2024 via the online application tool

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
KU Leuven
Country
Belgium
State/Province
Vlaams Brabant
City
Leuven
Postal Code
3000
Street
Leuven
Geofield

Contact

State/Province
Leuven
City
Vlaams Brabant
Street
Leuven
Postal Code
3000