Postdoc Position – Labour Markets: Join the Faculty of Sociology at Bielefeld University as a Postdoc Researcher in the Research Training Group 2951 “Cross-border Labour Markets.” This position, funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG), offers a unique opportunity to conduct independent research within the RTG’s research program, focusing on cross-border labour markets and their transnational embeddedness. The position is full-time, fixed-term for a period of 5 years, starting on 01.04.2024.
Designation: Researcher
Research Area: Sociology, with a focus on cross-border labour markets, transnational market makers, infrastructures, and institutions.
Location: Faculty of Sociology, Bielefeld University, Bielefeld, Germany.
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Completed scientific university degree (e.g., Master) in sociology or a related social science.
- Excellent doctoral degree in an area relevant to the RTG research program.
- Open-mindedness towards interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Excellent command of English (written and spoken), as the RTG’s working language is English.
- Independent, self-reliant, and committed mode of working.
Job Description:
Postdoc Position – Research Training Group 2951 “Cross-border Labour Markets”
As a Postdoc Researcher, your tasks include:
- Conducting an independent research project related to the RTG’s research program and publishing the results (80%).
- Participating in workshops and events of the RTG (15%).
- Contributing to the further development of the RTG research program (5%).
We Expect:
- Research experiences pertinent to the RTG research program.
- Topical or methodological preliminary work related to the RTG research program and highly visible publications.
We Offer:
- Salary according to Remuneration level 13 TV-L.
- Full-time, fixed-term (5 years).
- Internal and external training opportunities.
- Variety of health, consulting, and prevention services.
- Reconcilability of family and work.
- Flexible working hours.
- Possibility of a job ticket for public transport.
- Collegial working environment.
- Open and pleasant working atmosphere.
- Exciting, varied tasks.
- Modern work environment with digital processes.
- Various offers (canteen, cafeteria, restaurants, Uni-Shop, ATM, etc.).
Application Procedure:
- Submit a letter of motivation with regard to the RTG research program in English.
- Apply online via the provided application button.
- Application deadline: 28 December 2023.
Contact: Prof. Dr. Ursula Mense-Peterman
Phone: +49 521 106-4230
Email: ursula.mense@uni-bielefeld.de
Postal Address: Universität Bielefeld
Fakultät für Soziologie
Prof. Dr. Ursula Mense-Petermann
Postfach 10 01 31
33501 Bielefeld
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