The faculty of sociology has the following job opening:
Research Position (PostDoc)
ID: Wiss24281
starting: 01.10.2024
fulltime
salary according to Remuneration level 13 TV-L
fixed-term
Your Tasks
scientific research tasks (50 %):
independent research in the field of social anthropology
participation in third-party funding applications of the department
conception of own applications for third-party funding
teaching tasks amounting to 4 teaching hours a week during the semester (20 %):
assuming teaching duties in social anthropology, especially on topics such as labor, market, migration, etc., including advising, supervising and examining students
coordination of research activities in the Social Anthropology Working Group, including development of a strategy for communicating research activities and results to a broader public and their implementation (20 %)
collaboration in academic self-administration (10 %):
organizational and administrative tasks
committee work
Employment is conducive to academic qualification.
We offer
salary according to Remuneration level 13 TV-L
fixed-term (3 years) (§ 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)
fulltime
internal and external training opportunities
variety of health, consulting and prevention services
reconcilability of family and work
supplementary company pension
collegial working environment
open and pleasant working atmosphere
exciting and varied tasks
modern work environment with digital processes
various offers (canteen, cafeteria, restaurants, Uni-Shop, ATM, etc.)
Your Profile
We expect
completed scientific university degree (e. g. diploma or master's degree) in anthropology, sociology or a related subject
doctorate in anthropology, sociology or a related subject
experience with ethnographic research on market transformations in Vietnam or China, in particular on land restructuring, labor mobility, financialization or the relationship between these topics
ability to design and conduct own research projects and prepare third-party funding applications
ability to write and publish academic papers in English
independent, self-reliant and committed way of working
ability to work in a team as well as strong organizational and coordination skills, e.g. in the organization of academic events such as lecture series or workshops
Preferred experience and skills
teaching experience in the field of sociology of transnationalization and social anthropology, at least 1 year after successfully completing a doctorate
proficiency in either Chinese or Vietnamese language
experience with public communication
basic knowledge of German for daily communication at the university
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: 19.07.2024
Contact
Prof. Dr. Minh Nguyen
0521 106-3719
minh.nguyen@uni-bielefeld.de Postal Address
Universität Bielefeld
Fakultät für Soziologie
Prof. Dr. Minh Nguyen
Postfach 10 01 31
33501 Bielefeld