PRR Project

Summary

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF TASKS TO BE ASSIGNED TO THE CANDIDATE :The research candidate is expected to be focused on pursuing high-quality research on gender, sexualities and citizenship issues with an interdisciplinary approach. The candidate should develop research with scientific autonomy but aligned with the scientific strategy of CES contributing to Thematic Line DEMOJUST - Democracy, Justice and Human Rights, analyses the persistence of systems of oppression that are intertwined in the structures of racism, heteropatriarchy and capitalism, and examines the socio-legal, cultural and political frameworks that define power relations in contemporary societies with special attention to the emancipatory potential of social struggles mobilized in the name of democracy, justice and human rights.The researcher should advance a research plan that accomplishes the following goals :develop analysis on the persistence of inequalities structured around hetero-cis-normativity and gendered norms (including sexual crimes, gender-based violence, power and representations, etc.);develop analysis on how public policies (e.g. political institutions, social policies, legislative and judicial provisions) (re)produce or combat those structural inequalities; further an intersectional approach to gender issues;propose recommendations that promote inclusive and anti-discriminatory policies.The research should align with CES strategic   research principles, namely :produce original and empirically-based knowledge;develop analysis with a focus on European peripheries and/or the Global South;offer ground-breaking theoretical contributions that advance the state of the art through relevant (inter)disciplinary crossings;foster the intersection between social sciences, arts and humanities;adopt a mix (quantitative and qualitative) of research methods;adopt collaborative methods of knowledge co-creation (involving citizens, policymakers, advocacy groups and civil society organizations);disseminate to the results to wider academic public, including an ambitious publication strategy;contribute to CES advanced training, namely by participating in Summer and Winter Schools or Doctoral Programs, supervising students, post-doctoral or visiting fellows;foster the impact of research to the wider society through varied means of dissemination (digital platforms, cultural initiatives, etc.).contribute to consolidate national-based and international research collaborations, namely securing funding for research projects. SCIENTIFIC PROFILE REQUIRED BY THE HIRING INSTITUTION:Based on the previously mentioned tasks, the candidate should have a background in gender, sexualities and citizenship issues. The candidate should also demonstrate a commitment to interdisciplinary research, bridging analysis on the persistence of inequalities structured around hetero-cis-normativity and gendered norms and public policies devoted to combat those structural inequalities, along with a proficient use of empirical methodologies and analytical theoretical frameworks. These attributes are expected to foster collaborations with other research groups within CES, namely GPS-CES, the Research Group on Sexualities that aims at facilitating inter-knowledge and the creation of networks. Additionally, prior experience in securing competitive funding and leading research projects and research teams, the ability to establish and sustain strategic international collaborations that can improve the quality of the scientific research performed, and to attract and train young researchers will also be required skills to fit this position. Moreover, knowledge transfer skills (e.g. outreach and dissemination of research outputs to maximize its social impact) will be highly valued. RATIONALE FOR THE NEED TO HIRE FOR THE INDICATED SCIENTIFIC AREAGender and hetero-cis-normativity based inequalities continue pervasive in society and bring about topics as diverse as harassment and other forms of sexual violence, LGBTQI+ rights, sexual health, among others. The research developed by the selected candidate is expected to better inform antidiscrimination policies with innovative alternative proposals for justice and dignity.By strengthening the research potential of the Thematic Line DEMOJUST, with added expertise on gender, sexualities and citizenship issues, CES upholds its commitment to producing ground-breaking research, with international impact, that contributes to substantial personal, societal benefits for those facing vulnerability, empowering them psychosocially.Gender studies are a core research topic at CES, dealt with from different disciplinary perspectives. With a view to enhance the critical mass available at CES two positions will be opened for this profile.