The Faculty of Sociology has the following job opening:
Research Position
Kennziffer: Wiss24157
Start: as soon as possible
part-time 65 %
salary according to Remuneration level 13 TV-L
fixed-term
The sub-project is part of an international project network entitled "Visions of Policing: How Visual Technologies Shape Police Oversight and Training". The sub-project is being carried out in close cooperation with Dr. René Tuma (TU Berlin), who is researching video recordings of interrogations as part of the project network. The sub-project on bodycams, which
is based at Bielefeld University, is concerned with the role of body cameras worn by police officers who make video recordings of police interactions with citizens on an ad hoc basis. In the sub-project, we ask ourselves what role the bodycam plays in the everyday life of police officers, how it is used and which (especially external) persons have access to the recordings. At the same time, we want to analyse whether and how bodycam videos are or can be part of police training or further education practices. In order to answer these questions, we will conduct empirical research on the dissemination and everyday use of bodycams by the police in Germany (in particular ethnographies and guided interviews) and analyse bodycam recordings, informed by the findings of visual sociology and based on videographic methods.
Your tasks
collecting and analysing empirical data on bodycam use by the police in Germany (incl. video analysis) (40 %)
writing up the (interim) results and preparation of corresponding publications (20 %)
survey and analysis of the discourse of police supervisory authorities, non-governmental organisations and organisations and civil rights groups on the role of police bodycam videos and their accessibility (15 %)
preparation and presentation of (interim) results at national and international meetings and conferences (15 %)
regular preparation and presentation of the (interim) results at meetings of the international project network (5 %)
close exchange with the team in the sub-project on video recordings of interrogations at the TU Berlin (Head: Dr. René Tuma) (5 %)
The employment is conducive to scientific qualification.
We offer
salary according to Remuneration level 13 TV-L
fixed-term (26 months) (§ 2 (1) sentence 1 of the WissZeitVG; in accordance with the provisions of the WissZeitVG and the Agreement on Satisfactory Conditions of Employment, the length of contract may differ in individual cases)
part-time 65 %
internal and external training opportunities
variety of health, consulting and prevention services
reconcilability of family and work
flexible working hours
good transport connection
supplementary company pension
collegial working environment
open and pleasant working atmosphere
exciting, varied tasks
Your Profile
We expect
completed relevant academic university degree (e. g. Master's degree) in sociology, social sciences, criminology, political science or jurisprudence
comprehensive knowledge of qualitative social research (esp. ethnography, guided interviews)
comprehensive knowledge of the sociology of the visual or video analysis and/or discourse analysis
practical experience in the collection of qualitative data (especially in the context of interviews and ethnographic fieldwork)
dedicated interest in police sociological topics and issues
very good oral and written skills in German and English
strong ability to work independently and organised
ability to work in a team
ability and interest in international cooperation
Preferred experience and skills
knowledge in the field of criminology or police sociology
experience in project implementation, especially in international project networks
interest in scientific qualification in the thematic area of the project (doctorate)
Application Procedure
We are looking forward to receiving your application. To apply, please preferably use our online form via the application button below.
Application deadline: 01.05.2024APPLY NOW