Assistant Professor at the Department of Sociology

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Job description

• will carry out significant research and publication activities. The thematic profile of the position is open to all fields of the discipline. A mastery of fundamental sociological theories is required.
• will demonstrate significant knowledge and experience in quantitative data analysis methods applied to important sociological topics.
• will teach (courses, seminars, tutorials, study supplements) at Bachelor and Master levels (up to 4 hours per week), grade and mark student work, supervise and grade exams, and guide students in preparing their Bachelor and Master projects.
• will actively participate in the collective life of the Department of Sociology and the Institute of Sociological Research, and take charge of certain administrative tasks.

Title and required skills

• ability to develop and conduct research projects independently (published articles and books)
• doctoral or postdoctoral stay of at least one year at another Swiss or foreign university or be able to demonstrate active involvement in a national or international research network
• mastery of scientific writing in French and English
• teaching offered in French and English
• ease in relations with students and ability to work in a team
• experience in teaching is an asset

Starting date

Contact

• a motivation letter detailing research intentions
• a curriculum vitae,
• photocopies of all obtained diplomas (including transcripts),
• two letters of recommendation, as well as work certificates.

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