Post-doc position in Social and Organizational Psychology, Esade Business School, Barcelona, Spain28.10.2024, by Media Account
Deadline: 24 November, 2024
Applications are invited for a post-doctoral researcher at Esade Business School, Ramon Llull University in Barcelona, Spain, to work on a project entitled 'Diversity and political polarization'.
The successful candidate will work closely with Prof. Katharina Schmid and will join a highly active and interdisciplinary research environment. The post-doc will be a member of the Department of People Management and Organization, the Leadership Development Centre, and the Esade Decision Lab.
The position is full-time, for a duration of 2 years (24 months) with an annual salary of €35.000 (gross). The position includes a travel budget for conference attendance, subsidized lunch, and generous holiday entitlement.
POSITION OVERVIEW AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIESThe post-doc will work on a project that examines the link between exposure to and experience of diversity and political attitudes, focusing on the interplay between contextual diversity, intergroup contact, political polarization, and collective action.
The successful candidate will be expected to assume the following responsibilities:
Data analysis of existing datasetsDesign of surveys and experimental studiesManagement of data collectionCo-authorship of academic articles (including first authored publications)Preparation of deliverables for grant funding bodiesJOB REQUIREMENTSEssential: PhD in Psychology, Management Science, or a closely related field in the social sciences.Scientific track record commensurate with career stage.Excellent quantitative analytical skills, knowledge of advanced statistical software packages (e.g., Mplus, R), and experience in survey and experimental work.Desirable: Knowledge of social psychological work on diversity and intergroup relations, macro-level contextual factors, political polarization, and collective action.Spanish language skills are beneficial but not essential.APPLICATIONSInterested candidates should submit a current CV, a motivation letter outlining their suitability for this position, and contact details of two academic referees who have agreed to provide a reference. Please send applications via email to Katharina Schmid (******), clearly stating "Post-doctoral Researcher" in the subject matter of the email. Informal inquiries about the position can also be sent to the same email.
Deadline for applications: 24 November 2024. Candidates shortlisted for interview will be notified during December 2024. The expected starting date for the position is February 2025, or shortly thereafter.
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