Research Fellow in Political Process Preferences in Europe
Join an ERC-funded project at the University of Southampton investigating how citizens view political institutions.
Best for:Best for quantitative and qualitative researchers with a background in survey design and political attitudes.
Overview
The University of Southampton is seeking a Research Fellow to join the ERC-funded PoPPiE research group within the Department of Politics and International Relations. The project explores how citizens and political actors conceptualise the functioning of political institutions, moving beyond traditional normative models. The successful candidate will play a key role in designing, conducting, and analysing original survey research, including focus groups, cognitive interviews, and survey experiments. Responsibilities span the entire research lifecycle, from conceptualisation to academic publication, with opportunities to shape project directions.
What you'll do
- Design, conduct, and analyse original survey research and survey experiments.
- Conduct qualitative work including focus groups and cognitive interviews to inform survey design.
- Contribute to all stages of the research process from conceptualisation to data collection and analysis.
- Write up research findings and prepare academic papers for peer-reviewed publication.
- Present research outcomes at conferences and academic meetings.
- Collaborate with project members and integrate quantitative and qualitative insights.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in a relevant discipline or equivalent professional qualifications
Language: English
Instruction: English
Publications: Ability to write papers for peer-reviewed publication
- Strong background in survey research
- Track record of research on public political attitudes or key political actors
- Strong capability in solving conceptual and methodological problems
- Ability to plan and organise work independently and as part of a team
- Proven ability to write research presentations and papers for peer-reviewed publication
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-20
Submit your application online by providing a comprehensive CV and a cover letter detailing your suitability for the role. Informal enquiries can be directed to the principal investigator via email.
- CV
- Cover letter
Contact
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