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Research Fellow - Integrating Citizen Deliberation for Impact (i4i) project
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Research Fellow - Integrating Citizen Deliberation for Impact (i4i) project
Research Fellow (i4i Project) – Qualitative Comparative Analysis
The University of Southampton is seeking applications for a Research Fellow position within the Integrating Citizen Deliberation for Impact (i4i) project. This international initiative explores how European climate assemblies engage with different political-administrative systems, their resultant impacts on policy and polity, and the implications for democratic processes.
About the Role
This fixed-term (one year), full-time position will contribute to a multi-country collaboration uniting:
- The Department of Politics and International Relations at the University of Southampton
- Researchers across the UK, Belgium, Germany, and Poland
You will work under the supervision of Dr Rikki Dean, the principal investigator of this interdisciplinary project.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop overarching conceptual frameworks for integrating findings across the project’s work packages
- Conduct a QuQualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) of European climate assemblies, examining how they interact with political systems and yield policy impacts
- Author peer-reviewed academic output on:
- Democratic innovation models
- Public participation mechanisms
- Nexus between citizen deliberation and governance
- Present empirical findings through empirical analysis
- Engage collaboratively with international project teams to ensure cohesive research output
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About the i4i Project
This research focuses on nationwide and subnational climate assemblies in Europe, investigating:
- Varied integration with administrative and political systems
- Differences and shapes in polity, policy, and political impacts
Resulting outcomes will inform theoretical and practical discourses on democratic inclusion and environmental governance.
Requirements
Essential Criteria
- Doctoral degree (PhD) or equivalent professional qualifications in a relevant discipline, such as political science, public administration, sociology, democratic theory, or related fields
- Strong theoretical grounding to construct coherent analytical frameworks
- Qualitative research skills, ideally:
- Familiarity with Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA)
- Experience with mixed-method approaches
- Self-directed work ethic: fluency in independent and team-based research planning, execution, and communication
- Academic publishing experience: ability to prepare manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals, including:
- Research reports, papers, and conference abstracts
- Evidence of originality in addressing gaps within democratic innovations research
Desirable Criteria
- Prior involvement with citizen assemblies, deliberative democracy, or civic participation research
- Expertise in empirical QCA: programming (e.g., fsQCA) or previous applications in policy analysis
- International collaboration experience or phases of research in multilateral projects
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Benefits
- Induction in workable environment with additional university closure time beyond standard annual leave
- Generous accountability and supportive Department culture (ranked as the Europe’s largest concentration of democratic innovation scholars)
- Flexible work processes and options in alignment with University policies
- Assistant access to institutional support networks, including grant collaborations and faculty mentorship programs
Athena SWAN and Equality Commitments
The University of Southampton holds an Silver award for Athena SWAN, underlining efforts to foster equal opportunities and inclusive environment.
Application Process
This role is su_comp_fn and will remain open for applications until 11:59 pm UK time on the given deadline. For further contact or enquiries, contact:
Dr Rikki Dean Principal Investigator, i4i Project e-mail.html
Administrative Inquiries: Please email recruitment@soton.ac.uk quoting the reference number. General assistance may be requested through: Recruitment Team – +44 (0)2380 592750
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