Postdoctoral Fellow in Economic Sociology

Laboratory for Studies in Economic Sociology, Moscow, Russia

Laboratory for Studies in Economic Sociology in Moscow, Russia, invites applications for postdoctoral research positions in the field of economic sociology.

Requirements

The general requirements for the postdoctoral fellowship positions are the following:

●      Candidates must hold a recent PhD in the field of sociology, anthropology or related areas which was awarded over the last 5 years or received before starting work at HSE in a relevant field by an internationally recognized university and has been assessed by external reviewers as having the potential to pursue research that is publishable in leading peer-reviewed journals;

●      Candidates should have a strong background in social theory and social research methodology, ability to conduct social research (qualitative and/or quantitative), to work in team, and to write academic papers.

●       Fluent English is an obligatory condition as research and other activities are conducted in English. Knowledge of Russian is not required;

●      Relevant experience will be an asset although not required.

The position involves:

●      working under the direct supervision of Prof. Vadim Radaev and Zoya Kotelnikova;

●      participants are encouraged to pursue their own research along with working on Laboratory for Studies in Economic Sociology research projects such as:

o  consumer behavior during instability;

o  remote work and platform economy;

o  financial behavior of population;

o  news consumption.

●      writing research papers for international peer-reviewed journals in co-authorship with the members of the Laboratory for Studies in Economic Sociology

●      participation in the events of the Laboratory for Studies in Economic Sociology and other contribution to the Lab’s development;

●      public presentations of candidate’s own research to the academic community;

●      some teaching is encouraged, though not required.

Conditions

Appointments are made for one year. Postdoctoral fellows have high opportunity of renewal of the contract (no more than two times) in case of outstanding performance.

HSE University offers postdoctoral fellows a competitive salary, the standard medical insurance plan; a working space equipped with a computer and free Internet access at the University.

The Laboratory for Studies in Economic Sociology offers access to its databases:

·        Retailer-supplier relationships in Russia (2007, 2010, 2013, 2016, 2019 and 2022)

·        Financial behavior of the population in Russia (2007–2024)

·        the Freelancers Census (2009, 2011, 2014 and 2019)

·        Socio-economic strategies to cope with the crisis in the Russian population (2022)

Application Process

Applications must be submitted online. Please provide a CV, a statement of research interest and a recent research paper submitted via the online application form. At least two letters of recommendation should be sent directly to the International Faculty Recruitment Office at fellowship@hse.ru before the application deadline. Please note that direct applications to the hiring laboratory may not be reviewed.

Read more about the application process here.

The deadline for the applications is February 9, 2025

Apply now

For more information:

-         about Postdoctoral Fellowship -Frequently Asked Questions

-         about HSE university –official web-site

-         about the Laboratory for Studies in Economic Sociology– official web-site of the Laboratory or Zoya Kotelnikova (kotelnikova@hse.ru) directly

-         about international specialists' life in Moscow -International Faculty Support page

If you have any additional questions, feel free to contact the International Faculty Recruitment Office at fellowship@hse.ru