Application Invitation - 12-month Postdoctoral Position - TIERED ExcellencES Initiative - Sciences Po & INED
Sciences Po and the French Institute for Demographic Studies (INED) have announced the launch of a postdoctoral fellowship as part of the TIERED ExcellencES project. This 12-month fixed-term contract offers early-career researchers the chance to conduct research at the intersection of social sciences and demographic studies, focusing on environmental transformations and social factors.
The fellowship is open to applicants who have recently obtained a PhD in a relevant field, with a strong research potential and a track record aligned with the fellowship themes. The research can be centred around one of two themes:
- The links between work, digital technology, and health.
- The relationship between the environment and family behaviour.
Applications for the fellowship must be submitted no later than April 15, 2025, and should be sent by email to .
Qualifications for the fellowship include good knowledge of digital or environmental sciences, as well as the capacity for interdisciplinary research linking social sciences, demography, environment, digital technology, and health. The successful candidate will be selected based on scientific merit, ability to mobilize transdisciplinary interest, and dynamic involvement in Sciences Po and INED research centers.
In addition to conducting the proposed research program, the successful candidate will be responsible for presenting findings, proposing joint activities, and using up to 10% of their time to disseminate previous research findings.
Sciences Po and INED are equal opportunity employers, committed to ensuring a balanced representation of genders, geographic areas, and minorities. Applications from women are particularly welcome.
The pre-selection committee includes Jean-Philippe Cointet, Sandrine Dauphin, Géraldine Duthé, and Charlotte Halpern. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to present their background and project to a larger committee in early May.
The deadline for sending applications is April 15, 2025. For the most accurate and detailed information, including exact eligibility and application instructions, checking the official call documents on Sciences Po and INED websites is recommended.
Eligibility
- Candidates must hold a PhD in social sciences and humanities, completed within 5 years from the application date (April 15, 2020 - April 14, 2025).
Application Materials
- Application files must include an updated CV, a letter of motivation, a research project, thesis and defense report if it exists, a significant article or book chapter, and names of two academic referees.
Required Skills
- Proficiency in quantitative and qualitative data analysis methods.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, initiative, autonomy, versatility, excellent writing and editorial skills in English.
Remuneration
- The remuneration for the fellowship is approximately €2,900 gross per month.
Contract Details
- The contract duration is for 12 months, starting on September 1, 2025.
- Interviews with shortlisted candidates will be held in May 2025.
- The recruitment procedure does not mention any specific interview dates other than those for shortlisted candidates in May.
References: [1] TIERED ExcellencES project website. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://tiered.hypotheses.org/ [2] Sciences Po - Institute for Political Studies. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.sciencespo.fr/ [3] French Institute for Demographic Studies (INED). (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.ined.fr/
The fellowship offered by Sciences Po and INED under the TIERED ExcellencES project invites early-career researchers to investigate the intersection of social sciences, demographic studies, environment, digital technology, and health, with a specific focus on two themes: workplace-wellness (links between work, digital technology, and health), and health-and-wellness (the relationship between the environment and family behavior). The fellowship requires applicants to possess a PhD in relevant fields, proficiency in quantitative and qualitative data analysis methods, excellent interpersonal skills, and be proficient in English. The successful candidate will be expected to present findings, propose joint activities, and disseminate previous research findings.
