Center for Sociocultural Research (ILSCR, National Research University Higher School of Economics, Moscow, Russia) offers postdoctoral research fellowships in the field of social psychology, cross-cultural psychology, and economic psychology.

The job involves:

·        working under the direct supervision of prof. Dr. Klaus Boehnke and prof. Dr. Nadezhda Lebedeva heads of ILSCR;

·        participants are encouraged to elaborate on their own research in parallel with working on ILSCR 's research projects in five broad areas: 

o  psychology of acculturation and cultural transmission;

o  values and value transmission;

o  socio-cultural factors of mutual adaptation of migrants and the host population;

o  socio-psychological consequences of economic and cultural change;

o  multiple identities and their transmission.

·        writing research papers for international peer-reviewed journals in co-authorship with the members of ILCSR;

·        Teaching and public presentations of fellow’s own research are encouraged;

·        Participation in organization of the events held by ILCSR (annual summer school, annual international conference, scientific research seminar “Culture matters”, etc.) and other contribution to the ILCSR development.

ILCSR provides access to its databases and analytical software (SPSS, Amos, MPlus).

Requirements:  

·        PhD in a relevant field

·        Publications in English in international peer-reviewed journals (minimum 3);

·        Experience in data analysis with SPSS, AMOS, and MPlus software (CFA, SEM, HLM);

·        BA/MA/MSc in sociology or psychology;

·        Ability to work in a team;

·        Fluent English;

·        Relevant experience is an asset although not required

General conditions for Post-Doctoral Research positions can be found here. Appointments will be normally made for one year. They assume internationally competitive compensation and other benefits including medical insurance.

A CV and research statement  should be submitted via online application form and and  two letters of recommendation  should be submitted be the referees directly to iri@hse.ru by  February 15, 2018. Please note that direct applications to the hiring laboratory may not be reviewed.

About HSE

HSE is a young, dynamic, fast-growing Russian research university providing unique research opportunities.

For more information, please visit our university: Center for Sociocultural Research or contact Alexander Tatarko (atatarko@hse.ru) directly.

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