To achieve the project’s objectives, the selected candidates will conduct research under the supervision of the Principal Investigator and in collaboration with 4 post-doctoral researchers (positions yet to be advertised) from CNR and QMUL. Responsibilities include literature research, international fieldwork, and drafting articles for publication in specialized journals. Applicants must hold a Master’s degree in (i) geography, (ii) sociology, (iii) political science, (iv) anthropology, or another social science field relevant to the project’s research objectives. The working language is English. Familiarity with research in a non-European context (particularly China, Ghana, or India) and knowledge of Italian and a non-European language are desirable. The position is for 3 years (subject to a positive annual evaluation). Selected candidates will receive an initial salary of €19,367 (with annual increments) and allowances for fieldwork, conferences, and equipment. The fellowship requires relocation to Italy. Selected candidates will be supported in their application for a PhD at Sapienza University of Rome under the supervision of the Principal Investigator. They are also invited to apply for the Visiting Research Student Scheme at the School of Geography, Queen Mary University of London.

The National Research Council (CNR) is the largest public research institution in Italy, with a total staff of 8,503 people, 5,559 researchers, 88 Institutes, and an annual budget of over 1 billion euros (2021). Founded in 1923, the CNR’s mission is to advance research through its Institutes, promote innovation and competitiveness in the national industrial system, foster the internationalisation of the national research system, provide technologies and solutions for emerging public and private needs, advise the Government and other public bodies, and contribute to the qualification of human resources. The CNR Institute for Research on Population and Social Policies (IRPPS) is an interdisciplinary centre that conducts studies on social and economic issues. Founded in 1980, IRPPS is dedicated to and promotes rigorous, ethical, and participatory social research, conducting its studies at international, national, regional, and local levels. The Institute is located in the centre of Rome, near the National Central Library and Sapienza University of Rome.