Research Fellow in Political Process Preferences in Europe (PoPPiE Project)

This Research Fellow position at the University of Southampton focuses on advancing the understanding of political process preferences among European citizens. The ERC-funded PoPPiE project seeks to move beyond traditional normative models of democracy by creating psychologically realistic survey approaches. The successful candidate will design, conduct, and analyze original survey research, integrating qualitative insights (e.g., focus groups) to test new methodological frameworks. The role involves full participation in all research stages—from conceptualization to data collection, analysis, and dissemination—while contributing their own research interests. The position is based in the Department of Politics and International Relations and offers a collaborative environment with access to travel and professional development funding.

• Develop and operationalize novel survey methods to study political process preferences in Europe.
• Design and conduct original survey experiments, integrating insights from qualitative research (e.g., focus groups and cognitive interviews).
• Analyze collected data and contribute to writing and presenting findings for academic dissemination.
• Collaborate with the research team to refine conceptual frameworks and methodological approaches.
• Manage a project budget for travel and professional development opportunities.
• Present research findings at conferences and publish in peer-reviewed journals.