About the Position
The University of Angers is inviting applications for a 22-month full-time postdoctoral position in geography, planning, sociology, or anthropology. The selected candidate will contribute to the HILAUSENIORS project (Intermediate Habitats – Housing – AUtonomy – SENIORS), an interdisciplinary research programme exploring how housing and the living environment impact autonomy in later life. This collaborative project is backed by a consortium of 12 academic institutions and 40 researchers spanning fields such as geriatrics, occupational therapy, epidemiology, and urban studies.
The fellow will be hosted at the Maison de la Recherche Germaine Tillion and may benefit from flexible telework arrangements. The role includes multi-day mobility for fieldwork across France. This position offers a stimulating opportunity to work at the intersection of social sciences and public health in ageing studies, within a leading European research network.
Position/Job Details
- Position: Postdoctoral Fellow
- Institution: University of Angers
- Department: Maison de la Recherche Germaine Tillion
- Research field: Geography, Planning, Sociology, Anthropology
- Location: Angers, France
- Number of posts: 1
- Job Type: Full-time, Postdoctoral
- Start Date (Anticipated): October 2025
- Working Hours: 100% (Full-time)
- Salary Range: €2,967 gross per month
- Required Degree/Diploma: PhD
Research Area
- Geography
- Urban Planning
- Sociology
- Anthropology
Eligibility & Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- A PhD degree obtained within the last 3 years
- Specialisation in geography, urban planning, sociology, or anthropology
- Research experience in ageing, housing, or autonomy-related themes
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated ability to work on interdisciplinary research projects
- Strong communication and field research skills
- Interest in mixed-methods research and qualitative analysis
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct fieldwork and analysis related to housing and senior autonomy
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team across partner institutions
- Contribute to surveys within the HILAUSENIORS project
- Participate in dissemination of findings through publications and events
Application Process
How to Apply:
Send your application to annabelle.morel-brochet@univ-angers.fr and recrutement@univ-angers.fr with the subject line: HILAUSENIORS post-doc application
Required Documents:
- CV
- Cover letter
- PhD degree certificate (issued within the last 3 years)
Important Dates
- Application Opens: June 2025
- Deadline: 20 July 2025
- Interview Date: To be announced
Useful Links
- Institution Website: https://www.univ-angers.fr
- Official Notification Link: Post-doctoral fellow University of Angers
- Apply now: Send Application to annabelle.morel-brochet@univ-angers.fr and recrutement@univ-angers.fr
