Jobs

– 2 Lecturers in Quantitative Social Science at the UCL Social Research Institute at University College London

The UCL Social Research Institute at University College London is hiring 2 Lecturers in Quantitative Social Science for a September 2026 start. Successful applicants will have a PhD in a quantitative social science, a clear publication strategy targeting leading journals, and the ability to teach methods in R. We particularly welcome research agendas in inequality, education, labour markets, environment and climate change, or social norms.

Application deadline: 10 October 2025
Further information and application: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/search-ucl-jobs/details?jobId=37609 

– Fully Funded PhD Position at the University of Lausanne

A fully funded PhD position is available within the research group LIVES at the University of Lausanne (UNIL), starting 1 February 2026. The position is full-time and follows the UNIL assistant salary scale. Employment is for a maximum of five years.

The PhD project will examine how occupational labor markets evolve over time, and how these changes affect earnings. The successful candidate will hold a Master’s degree in the social sciences and demonstrate a strong interest in topics such as vocational education and training, labor market segmentation, employer networks and hiring, and inequalities in education and work (e.g., gender, migration).

Applicants should possess quantitative research skills or a strong motivation to develop them. Proficiency in English is required. French, or a willingness to learn it, is necessary for teaching support.

Application deadline: 26 October 2025
Further information and the application portal are available here.
Informal inquiries: Annatina Aerne (annatina.aerne@unil.ch)

– Assistant Professor in Sociology (Racism(s), Criminology, Cultural Sociology) at University of Limerick

University of Limerick Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences Department of Sociology is looking to fill a permanent position of Assistant Professor in Sociology (Racism(s), Criminology, Cultural Sociology) (Salary Scale: €48,435 – €65,896 p.a.).

University of Limerick is a research-led, energetic and enterprising institution with a proud record of innovation and excellence in education and scholarships. We value creativity, curiosity and excellence in our inclusive community which is committed to social good. Our motto Eagna chun Gnímh translates as Wisdom for Action reflecting our mission to contribute to the discovery of new knowledge for a better world.

Application deadline: 30 October 2025, 12 noon, Irish Standard Time.
For more information see here.
Informal enquiries can be directed to Head of Department of Sociology Dr Martin Power (SociologyHead@ul.ie)

-Two or more Open-rank Professorships in Sociology at the University of Copenhagen

​​​​​​​The Department of Sociology at the University of Copenhagen invites applications for two or more open-rank professorships (tenure-track assistant professor, associate professor with tenure, or full professor with tenure). This is a fantastic opportunity for outstanding candidates across all fields of sociology to join a leading European department in the vibrant city of Copenhagen. We are seeking to attract excellent applicants with a strong international research profile.

Application deadline: 15 Nov 2025
For more information see here.
Informal enquiries can be directed to Head of Department Prof. Bjarke Oxlund (box@soc.ku.dk)