Laura Chaqués Bonafont

Institut Barcelona d’Estudis Internacionals (IBEI) is advertising a Postdoctoral Researcher position for the new project KNOWPOLIS – Knowledge for Policy: Evidence and Participation in Evolving Policy Advisory Systems . The project is co-led by Laura Chaqués Bonafont (Professor of Political Science, University of Barcelona) and José Real Dato (University of Alicante). It examines who provides expert knowledge to policymakers, how that knowledge circulates, how inclusive advisory networks are, and how these systems are changing in response to new challenges such as AI governance . The research combines public policy , political representation , and governance with a strong empirical approach. Methods mentioned include large-scale quantitative analysis, surveys, interviews, document analysis, and in-depth case studies. The successful candidate will contribute to academic publications, conferences and workshops, research reports, and policy-oriented outputs. The position is based in Barcelona, Spain , at IBEI. The expected start date is November 2026 , and the application deadline is 30 September 2026 . This is a good fit for researchers interested in policy advisory systems, scientific expertise in policymaking, democratic governance, and the intersection of politics and AI regulation. Applicants should have a strong empirical profile and be ready to contribute to an active research community. Apply via the provided application portal and consult the full details link for further information.