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Sociology at Work @sociologyatwork.bsky.social · 17h

Millennials and Gen Z are embracing "lavender marriages" in response to financial burden while benefiting from platonic companionship. Sociologist Jennifer Gunsaullus says this can “erase the very real and often painful reasons these marriages existed." www.msn.com/en-us/ne... #sociology

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Sociology at Work @sociologyatwork.bsky.social · 1d

"The ideal of modern society is freedom from loss. This denial is Western modernity’s foundational lie... As the experience of loss contradicts the modern promise of never-ending progress, a general sense of grievance prevails." - Sociologist Dr Andreas Reckwitz www.nytimes.com/2025... #sociology

Opinion | The West Is Defined by Loss

Loss has become a pervasive condition of life in Europe and America.

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Sociology at Work @sociologyatwork.bsky.social · 2d

Sociology Prof Paul Spoonley says that the number of New Zealanders moving abroad is unprecedented. “Every year for the last 30 years, we’ve seen more New Zealand citizens leave New Zealand than arrive, but it’s really spiked in the last year... [to] over 70,000.” www.heraldsun.com.au... #sociology

‘Deeply concerning’: New Zealand’s population exodus as record numbers of citizens move overseas

Record numbers of Kiwis moving overseas. A cost of living crisis. Rising unemployment.

www.heraldsun.com.au

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The Australian Sociological Association (TASA) @sociologyaustralia.bsky.social · 12d

** Job Opportunity **
The Center for Survey Research, Academia Sinica (Taiwan) invites applications for a full-time position at the rank of Assistant Research Specialist or above.
Application deadline: October 31, 2025 (Taipei time)
Details: survey.sinica.edu.tw/?p=19950&lan...

Job Announcement: Assistant Research Specialist | 中央研究院人社中心調查研究專題中心 Center for Survey Research

The Center for Survey Research at Academia Sinica invites applications for a full-time position at the rank of Assistant Research Specialist or above.

survey.sinica.edu.tw

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The Australian Sociological Association (TASA) @sociologyaustralia.bsky.social · 6d

** 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 - 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗜 𝗨𝘀𝗲 𝗔𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝗹𝘆 𝗔𝗿𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗶𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮 **
The doctoral candidate will be based at the Parramatta South Campus and conduct fieldwork in regional communities where new migrants are settling. 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝟯𝟭 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱

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Sociology at Work @sociologyatwork.bsky.social · 3d

Turkish sociologist, Dr. İsmail Beşikci, who spent 19 years in Turkish prisons for his analysis of the colonisation of Kurdish people, has been hospitalised after suffering a cerebral haemorrhage. www.kurdistan24.net/en/story/866... #sociology

PM Barzani Inquires After Health of Famed Turkish Sociologist and "Friend of the Kurds" İsmail Beşikci

PM Masrour Barzani inquired after the health of renowned Turkish sociologist İsmail Beşikci, who suffered a cerebral hemorrhage in Diyarbakir. Beşikci, a lifelong defender of the Kurdish cause, has sp...

www.kurdistan24.net

Sociology at Work @sociologyatwork.bsky.social · 3d

Sociologist Steffen Mau appointed to the Max Planck Institute for the Study of Religious and Ethnic Diversity in Göttingen - Institute. His strategic focus will be issues of social inequality, conflicts, and the transformation of democracy. www.miragenews.com/expanding-re... #sociology

Expanding Research On Inequality And Conflict

Sociologist Steffen Mau appointed to the Max Planck Institute for the Study of Religious and Ethnic Diversity in Göttingen - Institute embarks on

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Stephanie Medley-Rath @smedleyrath.bsky.social · 10d

🎓 Thinking about adding a minor to your degree? Discover why sociology might be the perfect complement to your major! From enhanced critical thinking to better career prospects, learn what makes this minor so valuable. Read the full guide ➡️ sociologycoach.com/should-i-min... #College #Sociology

Should I Minor in Sociology? Your Complete Guide to Making the Right Choice 🤔

Wondering "should I minor in sociology?" Discover the benefits, career opportunities, and practical considerations of adding a sociology minor to your academic journey.

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Ariane Ophir @arianeophir.bsky.social · 23d

💼📣 I’m seeking a student to work as a Research Assistant (MA/PhD) in Barcelona on a gender inequality & household labor project. Part-time (8–10 h/wk, flexible). Great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in quantitative comparative research. Apply by 15 Oct! #sociology
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Sociology at Work @sociologyatwork.bsky.social · 18d

"I decided to pursue librarianship because I believed in the idea of equal access to info." Check out this profile on a sociology graduate who works as a librarian: sociologyatwork.org/2012/02/29/s... #sociology #careers #socialscience #library

Sociology Careers: Librarian

Check out this profile on a sociology graduate who works as a librarian.

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Sociology at Work @sociologyatwork.bsky.social · 27d

Head to our blog to see examples of sociology jobs in artificial intelligence ethics and policy research. We include opportunities for First Peoples, other students, & graduates

sociologyatwork.org/2025/09/06/s... #sociology #socialscience #jobs #careers #ai #artificialintelligence #socialpolicy

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Infographic showing a person looking at a screen pensively. Title reads: Example job titles, including graduate development, data scientist, and head of data governance

Infographic of a person with their finger in the air, looking at two forms. Title reads: Sociological skills, including policy development, analysis, and compliance

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Sociology at Work @sociologyatwork.bsky.social · Sep 8

Explore emerging careers for applied sociologists seeking to address ethical development and use of artificial intelligence (AI), as well as policy inequalities flowing from the proliferation of AI. sociologyatwork.org/2025/09/06/s... #sociology #ai #jobs #careers

Sociology Careers in AI Policy

Explore emerging careers for applied sociologists seeking to address ethical use of AI, as well as policy inequalities flowing from the proliferation of AI.

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Sociology at Work @sociologyatwork.bsky.social · Sep 3

#JOB, Australia: Policy & research officer. Policy position. Work closely with policymakers, stakeholders and industry to advance the priorities and objectives of small and independent news organisations. apo.org.au/classified/j... #sociology #careers

Policy & research officer | APO

This policy position focuses on state and local levels of government, working closely with policymakers, stakeholders and industry to advance the priorities and objectives of small and independent new...

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The Australian Sociological Association (TASA) @sociologyaustralia.bsky.social · Aug 31

**JOB OPPORTUNITY**

Associate Research Fellow, responsible for supporting the implementation and analysis of the quantitative (survey) component of the Australian Research Council funded Discovery Project: Youth Futures after Mobility (YFAM).

Deakin Uni

For the details, visit

Careers

Apply now Job no: 572010 Work type: Full-time, Part-time Location: Melbourne - Burwood Categories: Arts, Education

careers.deakin.edu.au

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Sociology at Work @sociologyatwork.bsky.social · Aug 29

Are you a sociology student or graduate looking for work in social planning?

Roles include:
• Advocacy officer
• Project management
• Evaluation
• Community engagement
• Social policy

sociologyatwork.org/2025/08/23/h... #sociology #jobs #career #socialscience

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Jan-Philip Steinmann @jpsteinmann.bsky.social · Aug 20

📢 For my DFG project “The Role of Religiosity in Delinquency among Christian and Muslim Youths,” (ReliDeli) I am looking for a research associate:

🔗 en.kfn.de/wp-content/u...

#Sociology #Psychology #PoliticalScience #Criminology

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Kriminologisches Forschungsinstitut Niedersachsen @kfnhannover.bsky.social · Aug 20

🔍 Researcher (Pre-Doc) (f/m/d), 75%, Sociology, Psychology, Political Science, Criminology or related disciplines

📅 Start: 01.10.2025 (or later), limited to 3 years.
📩 Applications must be submitted by 17 September 2025 to: [email protected]

Further information: en.kfn.de/research-pro...

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Christiaan Monden @cmonden.bsky.social · Aug 20

Job alert! Join us at @nuffieldcollege.bsky.social as a postdoctoral fellow to work on your own research for three years. #sociology

www.nuffield.ox.ac.uk

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Stone Center on Socio-Economic Inequality @stone-lis.bsky.social · Aug 6

We invite applications for two postdoctoral scholars! These 2-year positions start in Aug. 2026 and are based at the GC CUNY Stone Center in NYC. One is focused on #mobility and #poverty, the other on #wealth and/or wealth inequality. Apply by Nov. 3!
#EconSky #Sociology #PoliSciSky
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Applications Are Open for Two Postdoctoral Positions at the GC CUNY Stone Center - Stone Center on Socio-Economic Inequality

The Stone Center on Socio-Economic Inequality is seeking applicants for an eighth cohort of postdoctoral scholars. These full-time, two-year positions will begin in August 2026.

stonecenter.gc.cuny.edu

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Selcan Mutgan @selcanmutgan.bsky.social · Aug 7

📢 IAS is looking for new PhD students!
There are still 3 more weeks to apply! deadline: August 31st.

Read more: liu.se/en/work-at-l...

#Sociology #AcademicSky

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Sociology at Work @sociologyatwork.bsky.social · Aug 25

See a case study of a sociology graduate who works in social planning. Her job includes writing, research, facilitation, and working with community. Projects include planning for child care, employment and income support programs, and housing services. sociologyatwork.org/2025/08/02/s... #sociology

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Sociology at Work @sociologyatwork.bsky.social · Aug 23

Want to use your sociology degree to support the development of laws, policies, and programs to meet community need? Learn how to find jobs in social planning, building experience, and demonstrating your skills to potential employers. sociologyatwork.org/2025/08/23/h... #sociology #jobs #careers

How to Find Work in Social Planning

Deep dive into social planning roles available to sociologists, how to build experience, and how to demonstrate your skills to potential employers.

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Sociology at Work @sociologyatwork.bsky.social · Aug 14

#JOB Canada: 3 behavioural science research roles

1 Consultant: translate evidence into practice

1 Principal: lead teams and stakeholders

1 Freelance Writer: cover behavioural science topics

careers.thedecisionlab.com #sociology #socialscience #behaviouralscience #psychology

Careers at The Decision Lab

The Decision Lab is a socially-conscious applied research firm. We provide consulting services to some of the largest organizations in the world, carry out research in priority areas and run one of th...

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Sociology at Work @sociologyatwork.bsky.social · Aug 14

#JOB, Australia: The Bendigo & District Aboriginal Co-operative seeks a Research Assistant with knowledge and/or experience in undertaking research for a part-time, contract role in data analysis. Due 20 August. bdac.elmotalent.com.au/careers/defa... #sociology

BDAC ELMO HR & Payroll - Administration - Career - View Job - Research Assistant - Our Future, Our Way

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Albert S. Fu @novumsimulacrum.com · Aug 8

Really important @alondra.bsky.social noted #sociology departments & whole colleges are shutting down during #ASA2025 plenary. The discipline is going to lose undergrads in addition to a generation of academics. This will also affect future demographics of field. We will have to rebuild.

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The Australian Sociological Association (TASA) @sociologyaustralia.bsky.social · Aug 7

**JOB OPP**

Research Fellow - Drawing Lessons from a Cross-Agency Review

Institute for Culture and Society, Western Sydney University

Closing Date: 8:30pm, Wednesday 13 August 2025

For details, visit

uws.nga.net.au

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