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1 Postdoctoral Researcher (Quantitative Methods) (m/f/d) Advertisement No. SB26-0125. Full-time position (40 hours/week), initially limited to two years. In this position you will * Survey leadership ** Design and implement online surveys and embedded survey experiments (e.g. vignette and conjoint experiments) in LimeSurvey. ** Lead questionnaire development in close consultation with the Principal Investigator (PI). ** Coordinate survey implementation across Tunisia, Egypt, and Morocco, including social media-based participant recruitment. ** Lead the analysis of survey and experimental data using advanced quantitative methods. * Data collection ** Oversee the implementation of face-to-face survey in cooperation with a survey company in Morocco. ** Ensure high standards of data quality, research ethics compliance and data management throughout the data collection process. ** Contribute to and co-manage the coding of de facto (forced) migration policy data. * Research ** Develop and submit at least two articles to leading international peer-reviewed journals based on the survey data, in co-authorship with the PI. ** Contribute to theoretical development within the project and to further publications arising from MixedRivals. * Collaboration ** Present project findings at international conferences, workshops and other academic events. ** Contribute actively to project meetings, workshops, project documentation and grant reporting. ** Collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary and international research team. Your profile For your application, we require evidence of the following qualifications: * Completed PhD in political science, conflict studies, social psychology, or a related social science discipline, preferably with distinction (the PhD degree must be awarded at the latest by 15th of December 2026). * Advanced expertise in quantitative methods, including inferential statistics and causal inference. * Demonstrated experience in the design, implementation and analysis of online surveys and survey experiments, combined with advanced quantitative skills in R and/or Stata. * A strong publication record in international peer-reviewed journals, appropriate to career stage, together with excellent analytical and academic writing skills. * Excellent command of English (minimum C1), both written and spoken. * Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in an international research team. * Willingness to relocate to Austria and work regularly on site at Campus Krems. In addition, the following criteria are desirable: * Previous research on inter-group perceptions, inequalities, (forced) migration and/or violence * Knowledge of or experience in North Africa, particularly Morocco * Knowledge of de facto migration policies in Africa * Experience with LimeSurvey or comparable survey software. * Knowledge of qualitative research methods (e.g. interviews) and/or qualitative analysis software such as MAXQDA * Programming skills (e.g. Python) * Knowledge of French and/or Arabic * Previous experience working in international collaborative research projects We look forward to receiving your compelling online application by 7 October 2026. The following documents must be submitted: * Curriculum Vitae, including publication list and contact details for two or three references * Motivation letter clearly explaining how you could contribute to the project tasks and how the position fits with your previous and future research agenda * Two writing samples, preferably first-authored peer-reviewed publications or single-authored academic work * A brief description of your previous survey research experience, including the surveys and/or datasets you have worked with and your role in their design, implementation and/or analysis * Copies of degrees and transcripts https://www.donau-uni.ac.at/de/universitaet/organisa ...