Postdoctoral Researcher in East African Family Dynamics

Vor 5 Tagen


Genf, Genf, Schweiz Graduate Institute in Geneva Vollzeit
Postdoctoral Researcher

In the context of Project FamilEA, a research project sponsored by the Swiss National Science Foundation, we are seeking a highly qualified postdoctoral researcher to contribute to our understanding of family transformation in East Africa.

FamilEA's core data includes a quantitative-qualitative survey conducted in Kampala and Nairobi, which documents the size and changing structure of families. The postdoctoral fellow will help to unravel the tensions between legal/policy dispositions and social realities, engaging FamilEA's qualitative-quantitative survey data and synthesizing major trends in existing family-related policies in East Africa.

The successful candidate is expected to join the FamilEA team in Geneva and conduct individual fieldwork in Nairobi and Kampala. This opportunity is ideal for a scholar interested in interdisciplinary research and policy outreach.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conducting in-depth analysis of FamilEA's survey data
  • Synthesizing major trends in existing family-related policies in East Africa
  • Engaging with policy stakeholders to formulate evidence-based recommendations

Requirements:

  • A doctoral degree in political science or a related field
  • Excellent knowledge of English
  • Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team
  • Willingness to relocate to Geneva and conduct fieldwork in Kenya and Uganda


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