Fully funded PhD position on social studies of science at the University of Lugano The group on Management and Performance of Research and Higher Education Institutions at the Faculty of Economics of the University of Lugano, led by Dr. Benedetto Lepori, invites applications for one PhD position in the area of sociology and economics of science. The position will be in collaboration with ongoing research activities on methodological rigor, scientific publishing and impact in the Faculty of Communication Sciences (prof. Michael Gibbert), where the PhD candidate will be enrolled (http://www.com.usi.ch/en/dottorato-com.htm) The group is one of the main research centers in Europe on research policy and higher education studies. It is part of the Centre for Organizational Research, a leading research and educational center in the field of organizational studies. More information on on-going projects and publications can be retrieved from the following website: http://search.usi.ch/people/04a7e6d25ea49c66baa6fe50cf73cd4a/Lepori-Benedetto Information on the PhD program in the Faculty of Communication sciences can be found on the following website: http://www.com.usi.ch/en/dottorato-com.htm. The successful candidate will work on different projects concerning the dynamics of research groups (with a focus on communication sciences) and practices of scholarly publishing, including the behavior of academics and the working of peer review systems. Your tasks will include collection of data, as well as their (quantitative and qualitative) analysis. Moreover, you will have the opportunity to develop your own PhD project within this area. To apply for this position please send to [email protected] following documents:  a complete CV.  a journal article published or under submission or your master thesis.  a letter stating the reasons of your interest, your competences in the field and some ideas for a PhD project.  Two reference letters. Closing date for applications is March 31, 2015, but applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. Owing to the large number of enquiries received, only those applicants whose profiles are likely to fit the positions will be notified for further details and eventual interviews. Apart from the basic requirements for admission to the Ph.D. program, we are looking for the following:  Master degree in economics or social sciences (completed by the start date of employment) with excellent grades.  Excellent knowledge of English.  Knowledge of quantitative methods, including descriptive statistics and basic techniques of quantitative analysis (regressions, etc.). Previous competences in the domain of sociology of science are of advantage. The position will be full time for a three-year period under usual contractual conditions of the University of Lugano. Start date of the employment to be agreed.