Postdoctoral Position at the Social Transitions Research Group

vor 3 Wochen


Basel, Schweiz The Biozentrum, University of Basel Vollzeit

Your position



Lead WP 4: Comparative Case Study - Collecting Data Establish common guidelines and protocols for qualitative data collection and assist in organizing a data collection training workshop. Collect documents and conduct individual and group interviews, including field visits with non-participant observation. Develop and manage empirical databases for documents, transcriptions, and observation protocols.
Lead WP 5: Comparative Case Study - Analysing Data and Compiling Case Profiles Develop a common coding scheme and codebook for data analysis. Conduct coding and analysis of qualitative data. Triangulate data from documents, interviews, and observations to develop case profiles. Prepare single-case reports and a comparative case study report.
Co-Lead WP 7: Project Management and Coordination Assist in the strategic steering of the project to ensure alignment with objectives. Coordinate administrative management tasks. Manage data, including structuring, storing, and ensuring compliance with data protection regulations. Contribute to outreach management, including the project website and social media accounts.
Contribute to other parts of the project Support the development, implementation and analysis of an online survey on TLFCs (WP 3). Participate in regular project meetings, workshops, and networking events. Engage with practice partners and stakeholders in transdisciplinary processes.

Your profile

Doctorate in a relevant field (e.g., sociology, anthropology, political science, sustainability studies, or related disciplines). Strong background in qualitative research methods. Some experience in survey research. Familiarity in social science food research. Excellent organizational and project management skills, preferably also with digital project management tools. Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative research team. Willingness to travel for fieldwork and project meetings. Proficiency in English and German.

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