Postdoctoral Researcher F/M

Organisation/Company Sorbonne Université Research Field Anthropology » Social anthropology Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Leading Researcher (R4) First Stage Researcher (R1) Established Researcher (R3) Application Deadline 1 Oct 2026 - 07:15 (UTC) Country France Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Contract duration : 12 months
Application deadline : October 1st 2026
Start date expected : November 1st 2026
Main activities :

• Conducting ethnographic fieldwork in Subotica and other relevant locations in Serbia
• Analysing the transformation of artistic canons and cultural heritage in the context of contemporary social, cultural, and political transformations in Eastern Europe
• Collecting and analysing oral testimonies, public discourse, archival materials, textual, audio-visual, and performative materials
• Organizing and conducting participatory research activities in collaboration with other researchers, artists, cultural practitioners, and local communities
• Developing and applying interdisciplinary methodologies combining sociology, anthropology, heritage studies, artistic practice, and research on social and cultural transformations in Eastern Europe
• Participating in the organization of academic seminars, workshops, public lectures, exhibitions, and artistic performances in France and Serbia
• Coordinating collaboration between French and Serbian researchers, artists, cultural public bodies and partner institutions
• Participating in research team meetings and project coordination activities
• Producing academic publications, reports, cultural policy recommendations, and other project outputs
• Presenting research findings at international conferences and professional events
• Mediating to favour changes in cultural policies

Other duties of the position :

• Participating in scientific and cultural mediation activities targeting broader audiences
• Contributing to the activities of the research unit and international academic networks
• Supporting the organization of guest lectures, workshops, and mobility programmes for researchers and artists

Special conditions of exercise :

• Long-term fieldwork activities in Serbia, particularly in Subotica and other relevant locations
• Professional travel between France and Serbia for research activities, project coordination, and the organization of academic and cultural events
• Flexible working hours in accordance with the requirements of field research and public engagement activities

Required transferable skills :

• Proven knowledge in the fields : Sociology of culture, Cultural heritage, Anthropology, Sociology of politics, Studies of nationalism, as well as research experience in the analysis of the social and cultural context of post-socialist Eastern European countries and contemporary Serbia. Experience in projects or researches related to cultural policies, as well as active participation in academic and conferences, is highly desirable.
• English language: good oral and written comprehension

Know-how :

• Knowledge of research methodology
• Independent planning and implementation of theoretical and field research
• Analysis of qualitative data and cultural materials and practices
• Management of research and international projects and coordination of cooperation between different actors, organization of scientific and cultural events
• Writing scientific publications, reports and project documentation
• Development of cultural mediation strategies and public communication of research
• Work in international and interdisciplinary teams.

Interpersonal skills :

• Experience in field of research and international projects
• Experience in field of cultural mediation, public servants, political actors, cultural production and cultural heritage
• Independence and initiative in research work, developed communication skills, ability to work in complex social and political contexts, sensitivity to intercultur