Jobs

– PhD and Postdoc position at the Center for Research on Social Inequalities (CRIS) at the Sciences Po, Paris

The Center for Research on Social Inequalities (CRIS) at the Sciences Po, Paris, is seeking to appoint a doctoral researcher/PhD candidate and postdoctoral researcher to join the research team led by Prof. Bastian Betthaeuser working on the ERC-funded project “Understanding the Consequences of Major Health Crises for Education: Learning from the COVID-19 Pandemic (LEARN). For further information, please see the job advertisements for the PhD position and the Postdoc position.

Application deadline: 12 April 2026

– Postdoctoral Fellow in Sociology at Swedish Institute for Social Research

The postdoctoral position is attached to the Swedish Institute for Social Research’s Social Policy unit. Members of the unit study the causes and consequences of social policies at both individual and societal levels. Research is conducted using macro- as well as micro-level approaches, primarily with quantitative data. Macro analyses examine social policy development within and across countries, while micro analyses focus on the impact of social policies on individuals’ living conditions and life courses. The institute hosts the leading source of comparative longitudinal social policy data: the Social Policy Indicators Database (SPIN). In addition, the unit’s researchers use a wide range of data such as administrative registers and international surveys.

The postdoctor is expected to work individually as well as together with others in projects linked to the topical foci at the unit. An initial outline of research questions is to be included in the application in the form of a research plan. The plan will be important for assessing the extent to which the proposed research will strengthen, complement and/or argument the ongoing research performed in the unit.

Application deadline: 13 April 2026
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– Data Manager of a Swiss multi-cohort panel study

We are hiring for the position of Data Manager (80-100%, renewable fixed-term) of the Swiss TREE study.

Transitions from Education to Employment (TREE) is a multi-cohort panel survey following up two cohorts of compulsory school leavers in Switzerland through their post-compulsory education and training and into employment and adulthood (www.tree.unibe.ch). A third cohort is currently planned. TREE is hosted by the Institute of Sociology at the University of Bern and is funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) as a national data infrastructure.

Application deadline: 19 April 2026
The full job advertisement is available here: Data Manager of a Swiss multi-cohort panel study – Universität Bern
For further information contact Claudia Finger (claudia.finger@unibe.ch), co-manager of TREE.

– Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Sociology (Gender and Sexuality) at Trinity College Dublin

The Department of Sociology, School of Social Sciences and Philosophy, invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor in Sociology (Gender and Sexuality), commencing on 4th August 2026.

The appointee will teach and supervise at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, engage in public and policy debates, and collaborate with other departments and external research partners.

We welcome applications from candidates with strong records of empirical research and teaching in gender and sexuality, particularly those addressing contemporary or emerging issues. Areas of interest include gendered institutions and policy, embodiment and identity, sexuality and citizenship, intersectional inequalities, cultural and digital representations, social movements, and transformations in gender regimes. Comparative or cross-cultural perspectives are especially encouraged.

Candidates should demonstrate methodological expertise that is both rigorous and innovative. Applicants must hold a PhD in Sociology or a closely related discipline and, relative to career stage, show evidence of high-impact scholarship in international, peer-reviewed journals as well as experience in teaching and supervision.

Application deadline: 20 April 2026
For more information, see here.

– PhD Fellowship in Politics & Social Sciences, University of Stavanger

Department of Media & Social Sciences, University of Stavanger, Norway is hiring a PhD student.

Digitalization is enabling rapid growth of private digital health care providers that increasingly compete with public services in countries like Norway. Yet we need more research on how citizens use and perceive these services and what shapes their choices between public and private care options. This PhD project will investigate perceptions, preferences, and access barriers through experimental, survey, and/or qualitative methods to inform public debate and advance research on the societal impacts of digital health care.

Application deadline: 30 April 2026
For more information, see here.

– 6 PhD scholarships in Sociology and Social Research – University of Trento

We are currently accepting applications for the PhD Programme in Sociology and Social Research at the University of Trento, programme start date: November 1st, 2026. Established in 1981 as the first PhD programme in Sociology in Italy, the Doctoral Programme in Sociology and Social Research places a strong emphasis on theoretically-driven empirical research. We offer six fully-funded scholarships (€18.345 per year), a generous research budget (€1,800 per year) and advanced training in critical thinking regarding sociological theory and practices, research design and advanced methods for social research, encompassing quantitative, qualitative and computational methods.

Eligibility Requirements: Applicants hold a master’s degree (or equivalent certification) or are expected to graduate by October 31st, 2026.

Application Process: Applicants are invited to apply following a dedicated online procedure. Details about eligibility criteria, deadlines, access procedure, and selection criteria can be found in the call for applications (courtesy translation in English available here). 

Application Deadline: 14 May 2026 (4 pm CET).
For inquiries or assistance, please contact us at phd.ssr@unitn.it

– Tenure Track Assistant Professor position in Quantitative Sociology of Work & Labor Markets (Full-time) at Universitat Pompeu Fabra

The Department of Political and Social Sciences at Universitat Pompeu Fabra invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the area of Quantitative Sociology (preferred start period September 2026, although certain flexibility is possible). We welcome applications from those with research and teaching interests in the broad field of Quantitative Sociology of Work & Labor Markets.

The purpose of this contract is to provide research leadership in the field of quantitative sociology of work and labor markets. Key responsibilities include managing research teams and fulfilling the Department of Political and Social Sciences’ teaching and research mandates. In particular, we are looking for candidates whose research profile focuses on the areas of work, occupations or labor markets, with experience in (quasi)experimental methods and/or in the evaluation of public policies and interventions. Candidates should have experience in the use of advanced statistical methods to identify causal effects in registry, survey or experimental data, as well as an international research orientation. Through this recruitment, we aim to strengthen local and global research on the effects of sociotechnical change and policy interventions on unequal employment opportunities, working conditions and roles, and career advancement. Teaching duties include both undergraduate and postgraduate courses. The selected candidate will join the DemoSoc research group of the Department of Political and Social Sciences. Topics covered by the group include social deviance, family demography, population aging and health inequalities, educational inequalities, international migration, dynamics across the life course, changing relationships between households and labor markets, criminology, women and employment, and social and family policies.

Deadline for applications: 17 May 2026
For more information, see here.

– Postdoctoral Researcher in Educational Inequality, Family, and the Life Course at University of Bern

University of Bern is announcing a postdoctoral researcher position which focuses on research on educational inequalities across the life course, with particular attention to family processes and intergenerational transmission. Start date: 1 August 2026

Application deadline: 1 May 2026
For more information, see here.

– Research Fellow (Postdoctoral Scholar) at University College London

We are seeking a Research Fellow (Postdoctoral Scholar) to join the European Research Council-funded project Markets and Mobility: How Employers Structure Economic Opportunity led by Per Engzell at University College London. The project uses administrative data, digital trace data, and cross-national surveys to examine how intergenerational persistence in economic status is reproduced through labor market processes.
Start date is flexible within the next 12 months and appointment is available for 1 year in the first instance, with possibility of renewal for another year. Visas for international applicants will be sponsored.

Application deadline: 9 May 2026
For more information, see here.

– Senior Researcher in Sociology (tenured, open topic), University of Zurich

The Department of Sociology’s research and teaching portfolio at University of Zurich covers areas such as life course and generations, social norms and cooperation, and the sociology of the economy. To strengthen this portfolio, we are seeking a Senior Researcher in Sociology who will permanently contribute an additional innovative specialization within theory-driven empirical sociology. Hence we call the position “open topic”. The specialization must be compatible with the department’s general orientation without duplicating existing permanent research focuses at the department. 

Application deadline: 31 May 2026
For further information see here.

– Researcher at the Institute for Sociology of the Slovak Academy of Sciences

The Institute for Sociology of the Slovak Academy of Sciences invites applications for the position of a junior researcher / researcher.
We offer a permanent position at the most prominent research organization in the field of Sociology in Slovakia. We offer creative work for people interested in academic research, participation in international projects, participation in international comparative research and opportunities for professional growth.

Application deadline: 31 May 2026
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– Junior researcher/researcher at the Slovak Archive of Social Data

The Institute for Sociology of the Slovak Academy of Sciences invites applications for the position of a junior researcher / researcher at the Slovak Archive of Social Data.

We offer a two-year contract with the possibility of extension at the Slovak Archive of Social Data, which is a part of the CESSDA ERIC research infrastructure operated by the Institute for Sociology of the Slovak Academy of Sciences in Bratislava. We offer creative work for people interested in academic research, participation in international projects and opportunities for professional growth.

Application deadline: 31 May 2026
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