Jobs

– Doctoral student in Earth Observation, Data Science, and AI for poverty estimation, Chalmers University of Technology

The position is in Earth Observation, Data Science, and AI for poverty estimation, the Data Science and AI division (Department of Computer Science and Engineering). We are looking for candidates with a strong grounding in data science, computer science, deep learning, statistics, or similar— remote sensing experience and causal inference are welcome bonus.

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

– 2 Postdoc and 3 PhD Positions in Computational Social Science, Climate Justice & Demography – Goethe University Frankfurt

The Center for Critical Computational Studies (C3S) at Goethe University Frankfurt invites applications for 2 postdoctoral positions (100%) and 3 PhD positions (75%). The positions are embedded in the ERC project SOCIO-CLIMP (Socio-Demographic Inequalities in Climate Change Impacts) and the LOEWE Programme “Computational Social Science, Climate Justice and Demography” and focus on climate justice, environmental inequality, climate impacts, spatial inequality, and demographic change using quantitative and computational methods. Contracts run for 3+ or 4 years, and all positions come without mandatory teaching obligations and with funding for training and conference travel.
Application deadline: 23 June 2026
For more information, see here. For questions, please contact Tobias Rüttenauer (ruettenauer@c3s.uni-frankfurt.de)

– Junior Researcher (PhD candidate) position in the ERC project EDUMERIT, Tallinn University

The Institute of International Social Studies at Tallinn University invites applications for a Junior Researcher (PhD candidate) position in the ERC Starting Grant project EDUMERIT, led by Professor Triin Lauri (PI).

The project connects educational and political choices, combining interdisciplinary perspectives and methodological approaches, and requires strong statistical modelling skills. We’re looking for someone with a strong quantitative background who’s excited to develop their own PhD project within the EDUMERIT framework and join our international research team.

The successful candidate will work closely within an international research network and develop their PhD as part of an ambitious, high-impact research project.

Application open: 18 May 2026–29 June 2026
For more information, see here.
For inquiries or assistance, please contact triin.lauri@tlu.ee or kaire.poder@ebs.ee

– PhD or Postdoctoral Position in Sociology of Education at University of Bern

The position focuses on research on educational inequalities, family processes, and the intergenerational transmission of social inequality. Start date: 1 August 2026 (or no later than 1 October 2026)

Application deadline: 30 June 2026
For further information, see here.

– Assistant Professor in Political Sociology / Electoral Studies at the Institute of Political Studies, Polish Academy of Sciences (Warsaw)

The Department of Studies of Elites and Political Institutions at the Institute of Political Studies of the Polish Academy of Sciences (ISP PAN) invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor position. The successful candidate is expected to conduct empirical research on political attitudes and behaviour, with a strong quantitative methods profile. 

Required: PhD in sociology or political science, documented quantitative research skills, proficiency in English, a reference letter from one senior academic.

Start date: 1 September 2026. 

Application deadline: 1 July 2026
For more information, visit the call page. Applications (including CV, application letter, copies of diplomas, and required statements) should be submitted to: politic@isppan.waw.pl (subject line: “Recruitment: Assistant Professor / Department of Studies of Elites and Political Institutions”).

– Assistant Professor (postdoc) in Sociology, non-tenure track at University of Klagenfurt 

The position is attached to the Professorship of General Sociology (Allgemeine Soziologie) in the Department of Society, Knowledge and Politics at the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Klagenfurt (Austria). Further details are available in the official job advertisement.

Preferred starting date: 1 September 2026
Level of employment: 100% (40 hours/week)
Minimum salary: €70,200.20 per annum gross; classification according to collective agreement: B1 lit. b
Fixed-term: 6 years

Application deadline: 8 July 2026
For further information, see the official job advertisement

– Postdoctoral research position (100%) at ESPOL, Université Catholique de Lille

At the European School of Political and Social Sciences (ESPOL), Prof. Dr. Ilze Plavgo is offering a postdoctoral research position in within the UNEQUALCAREERS project. The project examines unequal career trajectories following the transition to parenthood, their impact on skill downgrading and income inequalities, and the ways in which family policy constellations shape and mitigate these dynamics.

Position: a post-doctoral research position (100%). Monthly gross salary €2,689. Duration 16 months.
Starting date: September 1, 2026.

Application deadline: 22 July 2026
More information and how to apply, see here.
Further information can be obtained by email from Professor Ilze Plavgo (ilze.plavgo@univ-catholille.fr).