Doctoral Researcher (POLHYBRID Project)

**Job Description**
The Department of Political Science at Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB) is seeking a doctoral researcher specializing in quantitative research (survey and experiments) for the “Political Conflict in Hybrid Media Systems” (POLHYBRID) project. This full-time doctoral position for four years involves becoming an active member of the POLHYBRID research project, focusing on the role of cultural and symbolic divides in shaping far-right support. The researcher will primarily investigate how opposition to feminism and universities, as expressions of neo-authoritarian attitudes, interact with broader predispositions and voting behaviour, utilizing large-scale surveys and survey experiments. The position offers a stimulating environment within CEVIPOL, with no teaching obligations.

**Skills & Abilities**
• Research interest/expertise in public opinion, far-right politics and neo-authoritarianism
• Research interest/expertise in comparative political sociology
• Good command of quantitative and survey methods
• Experience or interest in experimental methods, including design and analysis of randomized (survey) experiments, understanding of causal inference frameworks (e.g., statistical power, effect size), and awareness of open science practices (e.g., preregistration, reproducibility)
• Experience or interest in R programming for data management, statistical modeling, and visualization
• Ability to work in a team
• Excellent command of English
• French is an asset but not required

**Qualifications**
Required Degree(s) in:
• Political Science
• Sociology
• Related fields

**Experience**
Other:
• Master’s degree (120 ECTS or equivalent)
• Experience or interest in experimental methods
• Experience or interest in R programming

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