Ivano Bison

PhD scholarships are open in Sociology and Social Research at the University of Trento . The programme welcomes applicants interested in sociological theory, social research, research design, and advanced methods, including quantitative , qualitative , and computational approaches. Six fully funded scholarships are available. The funding package includes €18,345 per year plus a research budget of €1,800 per year . This is a strong opportunity for candidates aiming to pursue doctoral training in social science with a methodological focus. Eligibility: applicants must hold a master's degree (or equivalent) or be expected to graduate by 31 October 2026 . The application deadline is 14 May 2026 at 4 pm CET , and the programme starts on 1 November 2026 . Applications must be submitted through the dedicated online procedure described in the official call for applications. The post notes that details on eligibility, deadlines, access procedure, and selection criteria are available in the call, with an English courtesy translation provided. For questions, contact [email protected] .

Great postdoctoral opportunity at the University of Trento in the Department of Sociology and Social Research . The position is for a Postdoctoral Researcher working on the European project NEXT-UP (“Navigating the next normal: Innovative Approaches to Enhancing Youth’s Education-Employment Transitions in Post-COVID-19 Europe”). The role is centered on computational social science , sociology , education , labour-market transitions , and broader post-COVID societal transformations . The call states that this is a 2-year research contract funded by the European Commission under Horizon Europe (CALL: HORIZON-CL2-2024-TRANSFORMATIONS-01, GA: 101177484). The official recruitment page indicates a selection for one research contract under Article 22 of Italian Law 240/2010. Supervisor: Prof. Ivano Bison, Professor at the University of Trento. His profile highlights expertise in data analysis, social network analysis, sequence analysis, multivariate statistics, big data, research design, longitudinal surveys, mixed methods, social mobility, data science, and computational social sciences. Eligibility highlights: The post is aimed at candidates with strong interest in the project themes and the ability to contribute to research in social science and data-driven analysis. The post does not specify detailed degree, language, or GPA requirements in the excerpt provided. Deadline: 18 June 2026 at 12:00 (CEST). The post notes that the deadline was extended from the original date. How to apply: Submit the application online via the University of Trento recruitment portal using the official call. Make sure to select the correct decree and department, as multiple positions with the same decree number are open in different departments. For questions, contact the recruitment office or Prof. Ivano Bison.