The Department of Political Science and Sociology at the European University in Saint-Petersburg opens a position of Associate Professor/Professor in Urban Studies and Urban Planning.
The Professor of Urban Studies and Urban Planning would teach courses, conduct sociological research, and give counsel on issues related to the social aspects of the modern city.
Urban Studies is an interdisciplinary field, so some competence in anthropology and architecture is required. Expertise in the theories of public sphere, civil society, and/or international political economy, is a plus. Knowledge of or at least interest in the city of Saint-Petersburg is necessary for a successful application. The Professor is expected to teach courses on Urban Studies and some other subfields of sociology and possibly anthropology. He or she is also expected to build a research collective from the faculty and graduate students of the University, with a potentiality of growing into a full scale interdisciplinary research center. Therefore, persons with some organizational experience will be given priority. When elected, the Professor is expected to be involved in the expertise of the urban development policies in Saint-Petersburg.
Salary is negotiable, and ranges from 55000 to 80000 $, in accordance with the Russian Labor Code.
EUSP would especially prioritize applications from candidates combining scholarly excellence with contributions to wider public discussions, regular media appearances, etc.
The candidate should provide his/her CV, a short letter of application, copies of recent work, and name 3 referees familiar with his/her work.
The deadline for application is March 15, 2013.
Applications should be submitted electronically to [log in to unmask]
The Department of Political Science and Sociology at the European University in Saint-Petersburg opens a position of the UBS Assistant Professor/Associate Professor of Wealth and Social Power.
The UBS Professor of Wealth and Social Power would be teaching courses, conducting research, and giving counsel on various subjects dealing with the studies of social stratification with special focus on elite groups, including economic, cultural, and political elites. Ability to develop interdisciplinary approaches to the issues of wealth distribution and different forms of power combining insights from economic sociology, political economy, organizations theory, and political science would be a crucial advantage. A particular emphasis should be put on research methods, which should include quantitative methods. Expertise in data gathering (designing and testing survey questionnaires, developing coding protocols for participant observation or archival research, etc.) and contemporary data processing techniques will be an important competitive advantage.
Familiarity with major publicly accessible statistical databases, including information pertaining to Russia (RossStat, Eurostat, RLMS) is a requirement.
The Professor should be able to teach M.A. and Ph.D. level courses in social stratification and quantitative methods, among others.
The principal role of the Professor would be to produce world-class research on emerging patterns of stratification, dominance, and leadership in the Russian society, on the sociological profile of the new wealthy groups, and to contribute to public discussions on the subject. He or she should also be able to provide students with practical guidance in gathering data necessary to produce world-class research on the subjects specified above.
EUSP would especially prioritize applications from candidates combining scholarly excellence with contributions to wider public discussions, regular media appearances, etc.
Salary is negotiable, and ranges from 55000 to 80000 $, in accordance with the Russian Labor Code.
The candidate should provide his/her CV, a short letter of intent, copies of recent work, and name 3 referees familiar with his/her work.
The deadline for application is March 15, 2013. The search will continue until the position is filled.
Applications should be submitted electronically to [log in to unmask]
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