Postdoctoral Researcher in Digital Political Campaigning (DIGIEFFECT Project) Babes-Bolyai University in

The Faculty of Political, Administrative and Communication Sciences at Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, is offering two postdoctoral researcher positions within the DIGIEFFECT project, entitled "Digital political campaigning: regulatory effectiveness through the eyes of citizens." This project, funded by the European Union (Next Generation EU), aims to assess the policy effectiveness of digital campaigning by analyzing regulatory regimes, citizens’ perceptions, and corporate responses to policy. The research will contribute to understanding how digital political campaigns are regulated and perceived across Europe, with a focus on comparative politics, EU governance, and corporate governance.

Successful candidates will work closely with the principal investigator, Dr Gabriela Borz, assisting with data collection, advanced quantitative and qualitative data analysis, and the preparation of publications for top international journals. The project offers a dynamic research environment, with opportunities for remote working and collaboration with international scholars. The position is based at Babes-Bolyai University, a leading institution in Romania, located in Cluj-Napoca.

Applicants must hold a PhD in political science or related social sciences, obtained within the last 8 years, and have at least 3 years of research experience. Essential qualifications include a strong command of English (excellent) and Romanian (good), interest in comparative politics, political attitudes, EU governance, corporate governance, and public policy, as well as proficiency in advanced quantitative and qualitative research methods. Experience with large databases and software such as R, Stata, and Python@Risk is highly desirable.

The position is fully funded, covering salary and research activities, and is offered on a temporary, full-time contract. The selection process includes an interview, and further details about the project and application requirements can be found in the official university announcements. Additional information is available from the Human Resources Directorate at Babes-Bolyai University.

To apply, candidates should submit their application by email to [email protected], referencing the postdoctoral researcher position. Applicants are encouraged to review the official project documentation and prepare for an interview as part of the selection process. The application deadline is March 12, 2026, at 16:00 (Europe/Bucharest).