Academic Researcher for Electoral Defeat Explanations Project
15 hours ago
Aarhus Universitet (AU) is a leading research-intensive university in Denmark, known for its academic excellence and strong commitment to high-quality research and education. Our Department of Political Science is one of the largest and strongest in Europe, with particular strengths in political behavior, political psychology, and political philosophy.
Job DescriptionWe are seeking an Academic Researcher to join our project on electoral defeat explanations. The successful candidate will be part of a vibrant and supportive research team, working closely with Professor Martin Bækgaard and other researchers to explore how party leaders communicate their electoral defeat explanations to their partisans and the public.
Responsibilities- Conduct research on party leader explanations across time and countries, using quantitative content analysis and large-N analysis of cross-national data
- Develop a typology of electoral defeat-explanations and use qualitative interviews with former and current party leaders to explore how they think about the communication of electoral defeats
- Design and administer surveys and experiments to examine the effects of different explanations on partisan perceptions of the election result and the party leader
- PhD in Political Science or a related field
- Experience with quantitative content analysis, survey design, and experimental methods
- Excellent command of spoken and written English
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on a highly relevant and impactful project, contributing to the general fields of research in elections, trust in democracy, political parties, and political communication. We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and opportunities for career development.
About Aarhus Universitet (AU)Aarhus Universitet is a dynamic and innovative institution, committed to fostering a culture of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We are proud to be a top-ranked university globally, and we are dedicated to making a positive impact on society through our research and education.
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