M/F POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER in social sciences – ANR DIRIVA project

Job Description

Missions

The position is intended for a sociologist specialising in economic elites, gender and the sociology of value, and will form part of the interdisciplinary project “DIRIVA” (Running a business (17th–21st centuries): the value of gender), see https://anr.fr/Projet-ANR-23-CE41-0022.
The project, led by four research units, seeks to analyse, over the long term (17th–21st centuries) in France, the place and role of women in 'business management' activities, drawing on economic sectors that are currently feminised. By combining economic sociology, the sociology of elites and the sociology of managerial work, viewed through the lens of business history, legal history (business law and civil law) and gender history, it makes an original contribution to the renewal of the history of women's presence in corporate leadership roles and to the re-examination of gender differences in the control of capital.

Activity

The successful candidate will contribute to the various research activities carried out within the DIRIVA project, from data collection to the production and dissemination of research findings.

The successful candidate will be responsible for collecting empirical data through interviews, observations, and the compilation of research corpora. They will also contribute to the development and maintenance of a database on prizes and awards granted to women leaders during the twentieth and twenty-first centuries.
The successful candidate will undertake the processing and analysis of the data collected, drawing on qualitative, quantitative, and social network analysis methods. This work will contribute directly to the project's scientific outputs and findings.
The successful candidate will participate in the project's scientific production through the preparation of journal articles, contributions to an edited volume, and the dissemination of research results within the academic community.
The successful candidate will also contribute to the project's scientific activities by helping to organise the ANR seminar series and a conference scheduled for 2027. These activities will provide opportunities to engage in the project's scholarly exchanges and to develop collaborations within national and international research networks.

Your Profil

Skills

The successful candidate should have a strong background in sociology, with a particular interest in research on economic elites, gender relations, and processes of valuation and social recognition.

Demonstrated experience in qualitative research methods is required, including conducting interviews, carrying out observations, and analysing empirical materials. Proficiency in quantitative methods is also essential, including the construction and management of databases, statistical analysis, and the production of cartographic representations. Familiarity with social network analysis methods would be an asset.

The successful candidate should be able to engage with the international scholarly literature and participate in academic exchanges in English. They should also be comfortable working in an international research environment and collaborating with researchers from different disciplinary backgrounds.

The position requires the ability to work effectively as part of a team. The successful candidate should demonstrate methodological rigour, strong organisational skills, and the ability to prioritise tasks and meet project deadlines. Good interpersonal and academic writing skills will also be valued.

Your Work Environment

The role will be based at the POUCHET site (within CRESPPA (https://www.cresppa.cnrs.fr/) as part of the CSU team (https://www.cresppa.cnrs.fr/equipe-csu/). The successful candidate will be able to work from home one or two days a week (subject to current regulations).
An onboarding form must be completed to access the staff canteen.
To access the site: https://www.pouchet.cnrs.fr/acces/ 59-61 rue Pouchet 75017 Paris
The successful candidate will liaise with CRESPPA members, the laboratory management and the finance and administration team (Arabelle Baudette and Olivia Fonkwa).
Provided that the conditions are met, it will be possible to extend this contract.

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

Gross monthly salary: €3132.83

Annual leave and RTT

44 jours

Remote Working practice and compensation

Pratique et indemnisation du TT

Transport

Prise en charge à 75% du coût et forfait mobilité durable jusqu’à 300€

About the offer

About the CNRS

The CNRS is a major player in fundamental research on a global scale. The CNRS is the only French organization active in all scientific fields. Its unique position as a multi-specialist allows it to bring together different disciplines to address the most important challenges of the contemporary world, in connection with the actors of change.

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