UCA POST-DOCTORAL POSITION SOCIOLOGY OF RURAL MOBILITY

In the framework of the of the International Research Centre “Innovative Transportation and Production Systems” of the I-SITE CAP 20-25 project (CIR ITPS), a one-year postdoctoral position is proposed for highly motivated candidates interested in rrural mobility and specifically in the adoption of autonomous vehicles in rural areas.

SCIENTIFIC PROJECT

Acceptability rates of autonomous vehicles are different between countries (75% of Chinese, 68% of Germans, 52% of Americans, 36% of Japanese.) In 2020, 42% of French people intended to try an autonomous vehicle (Vedecom Institute, 2020). However, adoption and obstacles to mobility are little studied in rural areas, as are “the challenges of sustainable mobility in rural areas” (Filpo, 2021). While these rural difficulties are not new, they are increasing with the aging of the population and the migration of urban dwellers to these rural areas.

This exploratory post-doctoral position aims at a better understanding of mobility in rural areas. Knowing that residents of rural areas are very attached to their personal vehicles, this exploratory study will help in the understanding of what could lead an individual to adopting or refusing automated or connected mobility (autonomous vehicles).

SKILLS

• Interviewing, focus groups
• Transcribing
• Constructing a survey
• Statistical analysis
• Mixed methods
• Lexicometry
• Be able to propose new methods in sociological research
• Knowledge of the Grounded theory or the abductive approach would be a plus
• Be able to work in a multidisciplinary team (sociology, engineering science, mathematics)
• Be able to produce regularly-scheduled reports including recommendations for the legislator
• Have a good ability to adapt, curiosity, methodological rigor, open-mindedness, sense of organization and respect for deadlines, appetite for innovation and new technologies
• Languages: C1 in French (fluent); B2 in English writing
• Be proactive, have a good capacity for analysis and synthesis

QUALIFICATIONS

The candidate should have a PhD in Sociology or Anthropology (the position is also open to other disciplines, but please justify your motivation in the cover letter)

JOB INFORMATION

• Location: Clermont-Ferrand
• Host laboratory: LAPSCO, Université Clermont Auvergne
• Supervisor: Romy SAUVAYRE
• Duration: 1 year
• Starting date: 1st November 2022
• Full/Part Time: Full Time
• Salary: Approximately 2 100 € per month (net salary). Funds from the CIR ITPS of the I-Site CAP 20-25 project

TO APPLY (THE POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED)

• CV (with a publication list)
• A cover letter
• A summary of your thesis
• A summary of other conducted research
• Full thesis dissertation, published articles, and all other relevant documents
• Overall score of master’s degree
• Certificate of doctoral diploma
• Certificate of master’s degree diploma

Send your entire recruitment dossier via WeTransfer https://wetransfer.com/ to romy.sauvayre@uca.fr