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Paulo Jorge Marques Alves is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology at ISCTE - University Institute of Lisbon, where he also earned his PhD, Master’s, and Bachelor’s degrees in Sociology. He is an Integrated Researcher at DINÂMIA'CET-Iscte – Center for Studies on Socioeconomic Change and Territory, focusing on themes related to innovation and work. His academic roles include teaching core sociology courses such as Sociology of Work and Employment, Institutions and Social Change, and Laboratory of Indicators and Statistical Sources across both undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
- PhD in Sociology, ISCTE-IUL, 2009
- Master’s in Sociology, ISCTE-IUL, 1994
- Bachelor’s in Sociology, ISCTE-IUL, 1987
His research centers on industrial relations, collective bargaining, labor representation, temporary work, and youth employment. He has led and contributed to major research initiatives, including an EU-funded project on the collective bargaining rights of temporary workers in Europe. His work bridges academic inquiry with public policy, as evidenced by his coordination of the Youth Employment Observatory and frequent media commentary on labor market trends.
His scholarly output includes publications indexed in Web of Science, Scopus, and Google Scholar, with citations indicating impact in the social sciences. Although the full list of articles is not accessible here, his research consistently addresses labor precarity, trade union dynamics, and regulatory frameworks in contemporary European labor markets. He has played a key role in shaping discourse on work and employment through both academic and public engagement.
Among his notable scientific contributions are research projects funded by the European Commission, particularly on industrial relations systems and the representation of non-standard workers. He has also held academic management roles, including Coordinator of the Working Conditions and Prevention of Occupational Risks unit (2017–2018).
Paulo Jorge Marques Alves supervises a large number of graduate students, currently guiding three doctoral candidates and having supervised over two dozen master’s theses to completion. His advisees explore topics such as psychosocial risks, labor precarity, professionalization of artists, and the right to disconnect. He is deeply embedded in the academic and research infrastructure at ISCTE, contributing to education, research, and public debate on labor and social change.
He is affiliated with DINÂMIA'CET-Iscte, a leading research center focused on socioeconomic transformation and territorial development, where he contributes to interdisciplinary research on work, innovation, and policy. His work often involves collaboration with national and international institutions, particularly within the European context.