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Postdoc Position in Sociology - Social Movements
Postdoc Position in Sociology – Social Movements
(fulltime, Salary Scale E 13 TV-L, 3 years)
Reference Number 2023/010. The working group “Sociology - Social Movements” as part of the Cluster of Excellence “The Politics of Inequality” invites applications for a postdoctoral position for a duration of 36 months starting in April 2023. In principle this position can be divided into two part-time positions. The University of Konstanz is one of eleven Universities of Excellence in Germany. Since 2007 it has been successful in the German ExcellenceInitiative and its follow-up programme, the Excellence Strategy. The working group of “Sociology - Social Movements” led by Prof. Dr. Sebastian Koos investigates the determinants and consequences of political protest, the effects of social inequality on political participation, social solidarity and pro-social behavior. We study this in the context of social problems, such as climate change, digitalization, COVID-19 and social integration, often from an international comparative perspective. We Offer
- Participation in cutting-edge research projects
- Initial employment is at 100 % salary scale E 13 TV-L
- Professional development opportunities
- Attractive research environment within the Cluster of Excellence
- Access to Research Funds of the Cluster
- Participation in a new, highly motivated research team
Your Qualifications
- PhD in sociology or related discipline
- Interest and experience in research on political sociology, social movements, environmental sociology, social inequality
- Advanced knowledge of quantitative methods and/or survey and experimental methods
- Ability to work constructively and effectively as part of a research team
- Excellent English writing and communication skills
- Experience with and/or willingness to contribute to publications, research projects and science communication
Your Application
Interested candidates may contact Professor Sebastian Koos, sebastian.koos@uni-konstanz.de for further information. We look forward to receiving your application (compiled as a single PDF file) by February 10th 2023 via our Online Application Portal.
- A letter of motivation
- A Curriculum Vitae, including a list of publications
- Names and contacts of two potential references
- A paper (or chapter) from your dissertation or a recent publication
The University of Konstanz is committed to ensuring an environment that provides equal opportunities and promotes diversity as well as a good balance between university and family life. As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to increase the number of women working in the field advertised (https://www.uni-konstanz.de/en/equalopportunities/equal-opportunity/). We also support working couples through our dual career programme.Persons with disabilities are explicitly encouraged to apply. They will be given preference if appropriately quaiified (contact sbv@uni-konstanz.de, + 49 7531 88-4016).