Call for short-term field researcher in Slovakia

June 4, 2020

The CEU Center for Policy Studies is searching for a researcher interested in conducting a short-term field research in Slovakia in frame of the NGOST project.

Brief job description

  • Academic and policy literature search and preparation for review
  • Fieldwork preparation in Lučenec district (focusing on Fil'akovo city and surrounding municipalities)
  • In-depth interviews (mostly in Hungarian) with:
    • Roma young people (18-30 yrs)
    • Local administration staff
    • School and educational autority staff
  • Participation in subsequent public events and public debates
  • Interview transcriptions and preparation for analysis
  • Regular coordination with and reporting to main researcher

Researcher profile

  • Native Slovakian and Hungarian speaker & English as working language for literature search
  • BA with field research experience, MA in related social sciences field
  • Research experience in the application of qualitative methods
  • Knowledge, interest and experience in education / labour market and minorities
  • Proactive attitude in adapting fieldwork techniques to given situations

Application materials

  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Motivation letter
  • Writing sample (in HU or EN)

Deadline: July 10, 2020

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