Researcher (Predoc/Postdoc) for qualitative research project (family sociology)

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Researcher (Predoc/Postdoc) for qualitative research project (family sociology)

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Offer DescriptionOffer DescriptionThe Centre for Demographic Research of UCLouvain (Belgium – ) recruits a researcher (Predoc/Postdoc) for a qualitative research project on social norms of motherhoodProject DescriptionWhat does it take to be a ‘good’ mother? Can expectations towards mothers explain why women take much more often the role of the main caregiver than men?This project, funded by the Belgian Research Fund FNRS (2022-2025), is addressing these questions by focusing on the role of coexisting and potential conflicting social norms of motherhood using qualitative data: The data from focus group discussions (conducted in 2022 in French speaking Belgium) allow to identify normative discourses. Using individual interviews with young mothers (to be conducted), we will study how mothers integrate these normative constructs into their everyday lives. The successful candidate, experienced in qualitative analysis, will analyse the focus group discussions, conduct interviews and prepare manuscripts for international journals in the Social Sciences in English language.This position offers the opportunity to

• Apply qualitative methods;
• Work in an international research group;
• Access to the methodological training offered at UCLouvain;
• Participate in conferences and have research stays abroad.

Job description

• The researcher will focus on the qualitative part of this project, documenting and analysing the normative discourses (focus groups) and mothers’ life strategies (individual interviews).
• Publication of research articles and presentations in international conferences
• Involvement in research administration (e.g., preparation of meetings, workshops, conferences, managing website…)

Center for Demographic Research (DEMO)The Center for Demographic Research (DEMO) at the Université Catholique de Louvain (UCLouvain) belongs to the Institute for the Analysis of Change in Contemporary and Historical Societies (IACCHOS). DEMO, funded in 1963, is a vibrant medium-size (~ 40 researchers) research group that gathers population researchers from all over the world. DEMO is conducting fundamental and applied research in demography around 7 themes: historical and contemporary demography of Belgium (1), data and method development (2), fertility, family transformations and gender relations (3), international migration and integration (4), population and health dynamics in low- and middle-income countries (5), the challenges of ageing (6), and population, environment and energy (7). The center is known for its organization of the yearly international Quetelet Seminar and the international Quetelet Journal.The present project contributes to DEMO’s research theme “Fertility, Family Transformations and Gender Relations”.QualificationsWe are looking for candidates (Predoc or Postdoc) with:

• A keen interest in family sociology;
• A great curiosity and enthusiasm for scientific research;
• Strong conceptual thinking;
• Excellent knowledge of French;
• Good knowledge of English (minimum C1);
• Good writing skills in English;
• Willingness to attend conferences abroad;
• Strong motivation, good communicative skills, proactive and independent work attitude;
• Strong planning skills, ability to organize own work and related activities, ability to meet deadlines;

Predocs

• A Master degree in sociology or another relevant social science discipline;
• Excellent study grades and CV;
• Research skills in qualitative methods;

Postdocs

• A PhD degree in sociology or another relevant social science discipline
• Experience in qualitative data analysis (experience in focus group discussions is an asset)
• Experience in reconstructing normative discourses and subjective meaning;
• Ideally: experience with software for qualitative data analysis (e.g. MaxQDA, nVivo)

Conditions

• Starting date: flexible, ideally in September/October 2024, later starting date possible.
• Duration: 14 months for postdocs; 17 months for predocs (the promotor will support the candidate in obtaining follow-up funding; development of a personal project is possible)

We warmly invite you to apply for this vacancy, if you are interested and will have completed your Master degree before September 2024.We ask you to submit:

• A motivation letter,
• Your complete CV, including the grades obtained during your Master programme, eventually your PhD diploma and the names and contact details of two reference persons.
• Candidates who are shortlisted will be asked to submit written work (e.g. MA thesis or papers) at a later stage.

Procedure

• You may apply for this position until June 20 12:00pm.
• Send your application (all documents in one pdf file) to

, mentioning in the subject RESEARCHER POSITION DEMO 01-2024, specifying whether you apply as a PREDOC or POSTDOC. * Interviews with the selection committee will take place end of June.InformationCandidates who want more information about the research project or the recruitment process should contact .RequirementsResearch Field SociologyEducation Level PhD or equivalentResearch Field SociologyEducation Level Master Degree or equivalentSkills/QualificationsQualificationsWe are looking for candidates (Predoc or Postdoc) with:

• A keen interest in family sociology;
• A great curiosity and enthusiasm for scientific research;
• Strong conceptual thinking;
• Excellent knowledge of French;
• Good knowledge of English (minimum C1);
• Good writing skills in English;
• Willingness to attend conferences abroad;
• Strong motivation, good communicative skills, proactive and independent work attitude;
• Strong planning skills, ability to organize own work and related activities, ability to meet deadlines;

Predocs

• A Master degree in sociology or another relevant social science discipline;
• Excellent study grades and CV;
• Research skills in qualitative methods;

Postdocs

• A PhD degree in sociology or another relevant social science discipline
• Experience in qualitative data analysis (experience in focus group discussions is an asset)
• Experience in reconstructing normative discourses and subjective meaning;
• Ideally: experience with software for qualitative data analysis (e.g. MaxQDA, nVivo)

Languages ENGLISHLevel GoodLanguages FRENCHLevel ExcellentResearch Field SociologyAdditional InformationWebsite for additional job detailsWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1Company/Institute UCLouvainCountry BelgiumWhere to applyE-mailContactCity Louvain-la-NeuveWebsiteStreet Place Montesquieu 1Postal Code 1348E-MailRequirementsResearch Field Anthropology Years of Research Experience NoneResearch Field Language sciences Years of Research Experience NoneResearch Field Sociology Years of Research Experience NoneAdditional InformationWebsite for additional job detailsWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Université catholique de Louvain Country Belgium City Louvain-la-Neuve Postal Code 1348 Street Place de l’Université 1 GeofieldWhere to apply WebsiteContact CityLouvain-la-Neuve WebsitePostal Code1348STATUS: EXPIRED

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Location

Louvain-la-Neuve, Waals Brabant

Job date

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 07:23:43 GMT

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