Offer Description
Along with other research units at the University of Nantes, the Centre Nantais de Sociologie (CENS), a sociology research laboratory at Nantes Université, is participating in the “Ouverture sociale” project initiated in 2023 by the institution, which is committed to strengthening the social openness of its training courses. This project was supported by the Agence Nationale de la Recherche as part of the ExcellenceS program. It is in this context that Tristan Poullaouec, lecturer at CENS,…
proposed the following research project on the means of transportation used by university students which requires a postdoctoral contract. The proposed research has three phases: 1. A first part of the research focuses on exploring bibliographic references and preparing a questionnaire survey (drafting and testing questions, personal data protection policy); 2. The second part of the research is devoted to collecting and cleaning the responses from students of the various departments of the University of Nantes, as well as matching these responses with data from the registrar’s office; 3. The third part of the research is dedicated to analyzing and interpreting the data collected in relation to the chosen research question and the findings made. The successful candidate will work independently on all three phases of this research under the supervision of Tristan Poullaouec and with occasional support from the data analyst at the «Ouverture sociale» Chair. The survey aims to identifiy different categories of geographic mobility among students from high school graduation to master’s degree applications. It adresses two issues: what do these geographic, residential or commuting movements imply for students and their families in terms of transportation to their place of study? Conversely, what impact do the means of transportation used have on study choices and academic schedules? The investigation report will attempt to provide general answers to these questions. It will also provide cross-tabulated tables by field of study, level, location, distance from place of study, social background, gender, and academic trajectory in high school. In accordance with statistical confidentiality and the GDPR, anonymised individual data from the research and related documentation will be made available to researchers for future reuse.
Where to apply
E-mail: job-ref-ly024v5syv@emploi.beetween.com
Requirements
Research Field: Sociology
Education Level: PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
Doctorate
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- Doctorate in sociology or educational sciences with a specialization in higher education and quantitative methods.
- Publication of scientific articles in recognized journals.
Required skills and knowledge:
- General, theoretical or disciplinary knowledge: Good knowledge of educational sciences and sociology work on higher education.
- Familiarity with quantitative methods in social sciences.
- Ability to conduct a questionnaire survey.
- Ability to document and present results in a clear and precise manner (including for a “non-researcher” audience).
Specific Requirements
Cover letter, Curriculum vitae, A scientific article as main author
- Autonomy in carrying out tasks
- Team spirit and ability to collaborate in a multidisciplinary approach
- Sense of organization and rigorous time management to meet deadlines
- Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally
Languages: French
Level: Excellent
Research Field: Sociology » Educational sociology
Years of Research Experience: 1 - 4
Internal Application form(s) needed
Fiche de poste_ETUTRANSP_CENS_26-27_0.pdf (English, 358.49 KB - PDF)
Additional Information
Benefits
- An unprecedented model in France combining a university, a university hospital (CHU de Nantes), a technological research institute (IRT Jules Verne), a national research organization (Inserm) and the Grandes Écoles (Centrale Nantes, École des Beaux-arts Nantes Saint-Nazaire, Ecole Nationale Supérieure d'Architecture de Nantes).
- Commitment to professional equality, diversity and inclusion and addressing gender-based and sexual violence
- Membership in the EUniWell European Alliance committed to wellness
- Certified HR Excellence in Research since 2022 as part of the HRS4R strategy
- Transport subscription up to 75 % supported
- Sustainable mobility package, in line with the institution’s commitment to sustainable development
- Access to university restaurants with a preferential rate
- Access to sports, university libraries and other activities on campus
Eligibility criteria
Date limite de réception des candidatures : 01/07/2026
Date de la commission de recrutement : 08/07/2026
Date de prise de poste : 01/09/2026
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: Centre nantais de sociologie
Country: France
City: Nantes / La roche sur yon, Saint Nazaire ponctuellement
Postal Code: 44000
Contact
City: Nantes
Website: http://www.univ-nantes.fr
Street: 1 Quai de Tourville, BP 13522, 44035 Nantes Cedex 01
E-Mail: tristan.poullaouec@univ-nantes.fr
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