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Stanford Research Fellowship (postdoctoral research)

École d'économie et de sciences sociales quantitatives de Toulouse – TSE · State civil service

En français : Stanford Research Fellowship (postdoctorat de recherche)

This job in plain words

Postdoctoral research post at IAST in Toulouse, on economic and social integration of migrant communities in France. It is a 2-year fixed-term contract, open only to contract agents.

Open to non-civil servants

Can you apply?

Open only to contract agents. You must be an active researcher with a PhD in the period stated. Researchers who are tenured or on tenure-track at their institution should not apply.

Category
Category A (executive)
Diploma
Ph.D. · PhD (level 8) in economics, social sciences or law, including demography, anthropology, law or political science.
Contract
Contract agents only. Fixed-term contract (CDD) of 2 years.

The profile they want:

  • Be fluent in French and Darija.
  • Have experience working with migrant communities.
  • Have strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Be an active researcher with a PhD completed or due between December 2023 and September 2027.
  • Have a good command of English.

What you would do

  • Take part in IAST's scientific activities during the fellowship.
  • Carry out at least six months of ethnographic research with migrant-origin communities.
  • Recruit participants and organise interviews.
  • Attend community events where appropriate.
  • Build trust with local community organisations.

How to apply

Apply through the link given in the offer, before 15 November 2026. Recommendation letters must be received by 30 November 2026.

Documents to send:

  • Updated CV (in English)
  • Cover letter of two single-spaced pages maximum (in English)
  • At least two writing samples, such as published articles or working papers (in English)
  • Contact details of at least three references (name, title, email)

Good to know:

  • Based in Toulouse, at IAST.
  • Short research visits to Stanford are possible.
  • One-year fellowship, renewable for one more year.
  • Support with relocation and French courses for researchers and their partners.

We wrote this summary automatically from the official offer. Only the offer published on Choisir le Service Public counts: read it before you apply. Source: Choisir le Service Public (DGAFP), Etalab 2.0 licence.

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