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Renato Miguel do Carmo is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at ISCTE - University Institute of Lisbon and an Integrated Researcher at CIES-Iscte - Center for Research and Studies in Sociology. He serves as Coordinator of the research group on Inequalities, Work and Social Welfare and directs the Observatory of Inequalities, contributing significantly to national and international sociological research. He is also involved in the scientific coordination of COLABOR, a collaborative research initiative.
- PhD in Social Sciences (General Sociology), University of Lisbon Institute of Social Sciences, 2006
- Aggregation in Sociology, ISCTE-University Institute of Lisbon, 2023
- Master's in In-depth Sociology and Portuguese Reality, Nova University of Lisbon, 1997
- Bachelor's in Sociology, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities of the New University of Lisbon, 1993
His research focuses on social and territorial inequalities, the welfare state, employment and labor markets, public policies, spatial mobility, and social capital. He has published extensively in journals such as Current Sociology, European Societies, Journal of Civil Society, and Geoforum. His work often employs mixed-methods approaches to analyze the impacts of economic and health crises on labor and social protection, particularly among youth and vulnerable populations.
His recent publications center on precarious work, youth labor market integration, social protection erosion, and the socioterritorial dimensions of inequality in Portugal. Themes include the gig economy, pandemic effects on employment, and the persistence of dualistic labor markets. His research combines theoretical depth with empirical rigor, contributing to both academic and policy debates.
- 2023 João Ferreira de Almeida Award (1st edition)
- 2022 António Dornelas Award
- 2022 CIES-Iscte R&D Awards
- ISCTE-IUL Scientific Awards (2011, 2015, 2016, 2019)
- Bartolomeu Dias Award (2008)
- Special Jury Prize 2009 (Análise Social)
Renato Miguel do Carmo has authored or edited 37 books and published numerous scientific articles. He has led and participated in multiple research projects, often in collaboration with institutions across Europe. His work has been supported by national research councils and policy bodies, including the Higher Council of Statistics (INE). He advises on public policy through his role in the Observatory of Inequalities and contributes to national debates on labor and social protection reform. He has no listed students in the provided text, but likely supervises graduate research given his senior academic position.
He is actively involved in research networks and has contributed to edited volumes such as Faces of Precarity and national policy reports on social inequality indicators. His work bridges academic research and public policy, emphasizing the need for equitable and sustainable labor and welfare systems in contemporary Portugal.