Researcher (m/f/d) Department 2 "International Institutions"

PRIF - Peace Research Institute Frankfurt

PRIF – Peace Research Institute Frankfurt

The Peace Research Institute Frankfurt (PRIF) analyses the causes of international and intrastate conflicts. As one of the leading peace research institutes in Europe, we combine interdisciplinary basic research with science transfer to the public, the media and policymakers. Since 2009, the PRIF has been a member of the Leibniz Association, a national umbrella organization of outstanding non-university research institutes in Germany. PRIF is headquartered in Frankfurt and has a branch office in Berlin. More than 100 employees from research, administration and science communication contribute to PRIF's success.

We are looking for a new colleague to join our team in Research Department 2 “International Institutions” – which is currently exploring structural change processes of the international order – as soon as possible:

One Researcher (m/f/d) in full-time, in Salary Group 13 TV-H*, for the duration of initially two years (acc. to. WissZeitVG**). An extension is possible but dependent on project funds.

Your responsibilities include:

• Development and implementation of research projects in the field of international political economy and geo-economy, especially concerning developments in global (free-)trade, financial systems and/or supply-chain and shoring issues.
• Participation in publications and the acquisition of external funds of the Research Department as well as in science communication events.
• Participation in PRIF’s self-governance. The language spoken in PRIF’s central committees is English.

As applicant, you should fulfill the following requirements:

• An above average doctoral degree in economy, political science or sociology.
• Proven experience in quantitative and/or qualitative social-science methods.
• A scientific focus on international political economy attained through publications, conference participation, and/or field-research/research-stays.
• An international profile attained through publications and field research/research stays.
• Ability to work in an international team of colleagues.
• Willingness to present research to the political and general public.
• Good spoken and written command of English.

You can expect:

• A motivated, multi-cultural team of international researchers.
• Multi-faceted research work that includes fundamental scientific research, science communication, and political consultancy.
• Flexible hours that allow for the balance of work time and family life with the possibility to work remotely according to an internal guideline.
• A discounted Deutschlandticket.***
• A company pension scheme provided by the VBL.****

PRIF is a recipient of the Total E-Quality award and seeks to promote equal representation in the workforce at all levels and aims to strengthen work/life balance. Therefore, this position can be filled part- or full-time. In the case of equal qualification, applicants with severe disabilities will be treated preferentially. Please send your application documents (cover letter, complete CV (without a photo), 5-page outline of your research project, education and work certificates) as a single PDF to application(at)prif.org with a subject line that consists of your name and the code “POL_ECO_25.1” (e.g. “Max_Mustermann_POL_ECO_25.1”). The application deadline is January 12^th, 2026, 23:59:59 o’clock. Unfortunately, application expenses cannot be reimbursed. * TV-H = Tarifvertrag für den Öffentlichen Dienst des Landes Hessen: Current Tariff Agreement for the German State of Hesse. ** WissZeitVG = Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz: Act on Fixed-Term Employment Contracts in Academia. *** Deutschlandticket = A ticket that allows for the use of local public transport, such as busses and trains. **** VBL = Versorgungsanstalt des Bundes und der Länder: Pension Institution of the Federal and State Governments. PRIF – Peace Research Institute Frankfurt | PRIF – Leibniz-Institut für Friedens- und Konfliktforschung
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