Postdoctoral Position on Digital Payments and Platforms in Illegal Markets in Latin America (m/w/d)
Your tasks
- Conduct postdoctoral research on how digital platforms and electronic payment services (digital wallets and cryptocurrencies) are shaping illegal or informal economies in Latin America. Focus on Argentina, Brazil and Mexico is preferred but not exclusive. Examples of illegal markets analyzed in the project include wildlife, illegal drugs, child sexual abuse material, or counterfeits.
- Examine emerging practices (online and off-line) around the use of digital platforms and payments, and the circulation of knowledge among professionals (accountants and lawyers) about how to deal with regulations.
- Assess new practices on the use of digital platforms and payments offered by firms acting as regulatory intermediaries.
- Participate in the design, collection, and analysis of cross-national surveys
- Submit papers to peer-reviewed journals and present at scientific conferences.
- Engage in collaborations in an interdisciplinary environment (sociology, political science, international law, anthropology).
- Work in the office on a daily basis.
Your profile
- Ph.D. degree in sociology, political science, anthropology, development studies, or a related discipline.
- Documented knowledge of the Latin American region.
- Knowledge about illegal markets and/or the informal economy.
- Strong interest in academic research and proficiency in qualitative and (to a lesser degree) quantitative research methods.
- Experience conducting and managing research projects in the Latin American region is an advantage.
- Track record of international publications.
- Ability to work effectively, both independently and collaboratively, in an interdisciplinary and international research team.
- Excellent command of written and spoken English. Proficiency in Spanish and/or Portuguese is an advantage.
The successful candidate work under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Matías Dewey. The position is based at the Centro Latinoamericano-Suizo and associated with the Professorship of Latin American Studies. The candidate will have opportunities to collaborate with scholars associated with the Research Institute of Sociology. Funds may be available for conferences.
Please submit your application with the following documents:
- A cover letter (max. 2 pages) detailing your research interests, motivation for joining this project, and how your background aligns with the position.
- A CV highlighting your education, research experience, and relevant skills.
- A writing sample (e.g. PhD's thesis or seminar papers).
- Copies of your grade transcripts (Bachelor's, Master's and PhD's) and certificates.
Application Deadline: The review of applications will begin on December 20th and continue on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Inspirational Work Environment
Executive Education
Network
Family & Career
Equal Opportunities
Fit and Healthy
Inspirational Work Environment
At the HSG, as Europe's leading business university, we operate in an entrepreneurial environment where you will meet highly qualified, ambitious experts - both regionally and internationally. For example, you benefit from a modern IT infrastructure and, in our library via HSGswisscovery, from nationwide access to the wealth of scientific information available.
Executive Education
We support internal and external executive education opportunities. Our internal executive education programme offers you a practical, dedicated and didactically mature transfer of knowledge in the form of seminars, e-learning, coaching and collegial advice. We support task-specific external training and executive education financially as well as with regard to the time required.
Network
We promote our culture of cross-functional collaboration and create space for forging valuable relationships - also with external partners. Regular exchanges and internal events help to strengthen these relationships and make them long-lasting.
Family & Career
We provide our employees with flexible work time models with a variable number of hours per week. As a family-friendly employer, we offer part-time positions, 16 weeks of maternity leave and a subsidised crèche, as well as support with childcare during the vacations.
Equal Opportunities
The University enables equal opportunities for all employees and students. This applies to degree courses and work, as well as academic careers, university management positions and the reconciliation of studies, work and private commitments. We are committed to this with various measures in the areas of teaching, research, administration and the Presidency.
Fit and Healthy
We help you stay fit and healthy. In addition to our diverse range of sports activities at the university, most of which are free of charge, and campaign weeks for corporate health management, we also offer you fruit in the workplace. In our canteen you will find a wide selection of freshly prepared meals - from vegetarian to fish dishes - at discounted prices.
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University of St.Gallen
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