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Finding data in Europe, 3 webinars in May and June 2017

CESSDA (Consortium of European Social Science Data Archives), in collaboration with the UK Data Service, will run the free webinars.  A wealth of data is available within Europe to help address social research questions and policy challenges. The duration of each webinar is approx. 1 hour with time for questions. How to find data in Europe  Wed …

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CfP Conference & Special Issue relating to the 2017 Salzburg Conference in Interdisciplinary Poverty Research

The Centre for Ethics and Poverty Research of the University of Salzburg has 2 calls for papers relating to the 2017 Salzburg Conference in Interdisciplinary Poverty Research at the University of Salzburg, 21 & 22 September 2017 Foucs Theme: Religion and Poverty   The Conference Proposals for single papers and themeatic panels in all areas of poverty research …

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JESP -Journal of European Social Policy – is looking for new editor/s

A new Editor or Editorial team is now sought for JESP. The Editor(s) will be under contract to SAGE Publications and will work closely with the JESP Editorial Board. Deadline for applications is 31 March 2017.  The Journal is an interdisciplinary forum for research, scholarship and debate on social policy developments in Europe (and beyond), in particular …

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PhD Position and PostDoc at Tübingen

Invitation for Applications:  2 positions (1 PhD and 1 Post Doc)  at the newly established Chair of Comparative and Applied Public Policy the University of Tübingen, Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences, Institute of Political Science in the area of comparative social policy or social rights of EU migrant citizens. Both positions start 1 October 2017 Application Deadline 15 …

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2 positions at MZES University of Mannheim, Germany

The Mannheim Centre for European Social Research (MZES) at the University of Mannheim offers 2 positions. Deadline Applications for both: February 1, 2017   – Postdoc position in social sciences with a focus on methods in politcal science.  – Guest fellowship with a focus on Turkey.   The postdoc position is at the Centre’s Data and Methods Unit. The …

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Conference & PhD Workshop in Helsinki Finland in May 2017

One-day International Conference May 19th 2017 organized by The Finnish Centre for Pensions. May 17-19 2017 PhD Student Workshop also in Helsinki Finland. Deadline for workshop Applications: 1 February 2017   The Conference: Changing Labour Markets, Life-course and Pensions is May 19th 2017 In which ways do labour market flexibilisation and subsequent life-course effects challenge pension provision …

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CfP. Japan Association for Social Policy Studies (JASPS) Conference June 3-4 2017, Tokyo

JASPS invites ESPAnet members to present papers at the JASPS 134th Biannual Conference in Tokyo on June 3-4 2017, at Meisei University in Tokyo. Deadline for paper proposal 16 January 2017. JASPS is one of the oldest academic associations in Japan in the areas of labor/industrial relations and social policy studies, and started exchanges of …

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Call for Applications 10 positions for Early-Stage Researchers BIGSSS in Bremen Germany

BIGSSS invites applications for its International 42 month PhD program starting September 2017 in Bremen Germany. Deadline for applications January 31, 2017        The Bremen International Graduate School of Social Sciences invites applications for its PhD program BIGSSS-departs (doctoral education in partnerships). It is part of the COFUND scheme funded by the European Commission under the Framework …

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Call for papers ESPAnet 2017 Conference opens January 3rd 2017

he 2017 Annual ESPAnet Conference, 14th-16th September 2017 in Lisbon. “New Horizons of European Social Policy: Risks, Opportunities and Challenges” The Call for papers opnes January 3rd 2017   The homepage of the 2017 ESPAnet Conference is open: www.espanetlisbon/2017.eu List of streams is posted.   The organising committee of the 2017 ESPAnet Annual Conference is located …

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Position available at University of Lausanne

Associate professor or tenure track assistant professor to the rank of associate professor in social policy. The position involves teaching in French. The post is affiliated to the Institute of Social Sciences (ISS) of the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences. Deadline for applications: 15 December 2016 More information about the position In English: https://applicationsinter.unil.ch/inter/noauth/php/Po/pooffres.php?poid=3981&langage=8 In French: …

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