The Center for Research and Studies in Sociology (CIES-Iscte) of the University Institute of Lisbon is calling for applications for (1) Research Grant for a Master's Student, in the context of the project Cmp_Pop Roma- Knowing, Mapping, Including: The Roma/Ciganos Population in Portugal, funded by the Foundation for Science and Technology, I.P (2023.10572.CIG), in collaboration with the Economic and Social Council and the Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum, I.P., under the following conditions:

SCIENTIFIC AREA
Sociology or Social Psychology

ADMISSION REQUIRMENTS
Applicants must have a degree in Sociology or Social Psychology and be enrolled in a Master's program in the field of Sociology or Social Psychology or Bachelors and Masters enrolled in non-degree courses.

PREFERENTIAL FACTORS
a) Experience in collecting and analyzing statistical data;
b) Experience in conducting and analyzing qualitative interviews;
c) Experience in conducting ethnographies and/or using participatory methods;
d) Experience of using MaxQda and SPSS software;
e) Experience of collaborating on research and/or intervention projects;
f) Interest in carrying out a Master's dissertation or research work in the area of Roma/Gypsy studies and in the context of this project.

DURATION
The scholarship will last for 6 months, starting on January 7th.

APPLICATION DEADLINE
The call is open from October 21 to November 11, 2024.

Applications must be made through the Iscte recruitment portal (https://recrutamento.iscte-iul.pt/jobs/535)  and by submitting the following documents:
i. Detailed curriculum vitae;
ii. Copy of the bachelor's/master's degree certificate with the curricular units listed and their respective classification;
iii. Proof of enrollment in a cycle of studies conducive to obtaining a Master's degree (bachelors) or in non-academic degree courses (masters), alternatively, a sworn statement that you will be able to present this document on the date the contract is signed;
iv. Other supporting documents deemed relevant, including letter(s) of recommendation and certificates of participation in qualitative or quantitative analysis training/courses (SPSS, MaxQda), research and/or intervention projects, internships; a copy of theses, papers or publications already completed, etc.

Applications sent by other means will not be considered.

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