Postdoctoral Fellow in Digital Society Studies

Moscow, Russia

Institute for Statistical Studies and Economics of Knowledge in Moscow, Russia, invites applications for postdoctoral research positions in the field of digital society studies.

Requirements

The general requirements for the postdoctoral fellowship positions are the following:
●      Candidates must hold a recent PhD in the field of Sociology 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 sociology, studies of digital society and/or social transformations caused by digitalization, experience in quantitative research, good publication record
●      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 Ekaterina Streltsova;
●      participants are encouraged to pursue their own research along with working on Institute for Statistical Studies and Economics of Knowledge research projects such as:
     o  Public demand for digital technologies and their impact on daily practices,norms and values
     o   Measurement of ‘data culture’ and analysis of factors of ‘digital literacy’, etc. 
●      writing research papers for international peer-reviewed journals in co-authorship with the members of the Institute for Statistical Studies and Economics of Knowledge;
●      participation in the academic events and other contribution to the Institute’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.

Institute for Statistical Studies and Economics of Knowledge offers access to its databases and software, results of regular empirical studies.

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 hiringInstitute for Statistical Studies and Economics of Knowledge may not be reviewed.

Read more about the application process here.

The deadline for the applications is January 31, 2022.

Apply now

For more information:

• about Postdoctoral Fellowship -Frequently Asked Questions;
• about HSE university –official web-site;
• about the Institute for Statistical Studies and Economics of Knowledge– official web-site or contact Ekaterina Streltsova, the deputy director of the Center for Statistics and Monitoring of Science and Technology directly;
• about international specialists' life in Moscow -International Faculty Support.

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