PhD position at Faculty of Social and Economic Sciences, Comenius University in Bratislava
Bratislava, Bratislavský kraj
Dočasný pracovný pomer
Plný úväzok
Pred 1 mesiacom
Offer DescriptionTopic: Parenthood Among RefugeesSupervisor: Yazid Ben HounetShort description: According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, children are dramatically over-represented among the world's refugees. In 2021, they represented one third of the global population, but more than 40 per cent among the refugees. This same year, about 36.5 million children had been displaced because of war and violence. In 2022, the Russian invasion of Ukraine led to an increase of refugees in Europe, particularly in Eastern Europe. In Slovakia, as of 31st August 2022, there were 733,130 arrivals from Ukraine since 24 February 2022; 84% of these people, fleeing war, are women and children. This dramatic situation leads to several research and practical questions. Among them, one that concerns our interest about parenthood. How, indeed, parenthood continues, adapts, in such a context? The PhD student should have good knowledge in social anthropology, ethnography and kinship/parenthood/gender studies.RequirementsResearch Field Anthropology » Social anthropology Education Level Master Degree or equivalentSkills/Qualificationsa) completed the 2nd grade of higher education - in anthropology, social anthropology, ethnology, minority studies, religious studiesb) a B2 level of English language proficiency, due to the teaching of courses also in Englishc) ability to work in international environmentd) previous research skills/publication outputs will be beneficialLanguages ENGLISH Level GoodResearch Field Anthropology » Social anthropology Years of Research Experience NoneAdditional InformationBenefitsa) work in international environment of excellent qualityb) participation on national and international projects' implementationc) teaching assistance on BA coursesd) monthly scholarship of 1.000€ and after the exam in mid of study increased scholarshipe) possibility to attend international conferences, field researchEligibility criteriaa) completed the 2nd grade of higher education - in anthropology, social anthropology, ethnology, minority studies, religious studiesb) a B2 level of English language proficiency, due to the teaching of courses also in Englishc) presentation of the research project and its quality and feasibilityd) payment of administration feeSelection processThe application is submitted only electronically on the website , where the applicant chooses the concrete study program. The application must be saved so that the faculty can process it. The obligatory part of the application for doctoral study is the research projectb, i.e. description of the state of art, short theoretical and methodological framework and the applicants' presentation of the reserach design.The applicant generates a payment order in the e-application system. He/she pays the fee according to this order with a variable symbol and a specific symbol, or the payer's reference, where the applicant's name is stated by transfer to an account via internet banking or payment order, not by postal order. It is also possible to insert attachments into the electronic application (even after saving and sending the application) - e.g., The application does not need to be confirmed by a doctor. Simultaneously, it is obligatory to state the correct email and telephone number, as communication with the applicant will take place electronically during the admission procedure.Those applicants who are/will be admitted in the given academic year will be included in the admission process. The required proof of the acquisition of a second higher education degree is an officially certified copy of the diploma, state examination certificate and supplement to the diploma issued by a higher education institution in the Slovak Republic or an officially certified copy of the diploma, state examination certificate and supplement to the diploma (or other form of transcript of results) issued by a foreign university and a decision of a recognised higher education institution in the Slovak Republic on the equivalence of documents on education issued by a foreign school in the given degree and field of study. The admission procedure starts on 1 May of the year in question and ends with a meeting of the admissions board at the end of June, where the points threshold for admission is set.The admission procedure shall be based on entrance examinations. The entrance examination involves the presentation of the research project, discussion on the methodology and feasibility of the project, scientific contribution and applicant's ideas of conducting research. Part of the exam is also applicant's presentation of previous academic results, inluding participation in research projects or publication outcomes.The admission procedure and the necessary communication will be conducted electronically. The email address for communication with the Study Department is: OR . In the subject line of the email, the applicant is required to include the following identifying information: degree and study programme. The name and surname of the applicant must be indicated at the end of the email.Additional commentsn/aWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Comenius University Bratislava, FSES Country Slovakia City Bratislava Postal Code 82105 Street Mlynské luhy 4 GeofieldWhere to apply WebsiteContact CityBratislava WebsiteStreetMlynské luhy 4 Postal Code82105 E-Maildonald.wertlen@fses.uniba.skSTATUS: EXPIRED