The Faculty of Sociologie, (AG Vergleichende Politikwissenschaft und Politikfeldanalyse, Prof. Dr. Sonja Blum) has the following job opening: 
Research Position (m/f/d)
ID: Wiss24654
- starting: 1.3.2025
- fulltime
- E 13 TV-L
- fixed-term
Your Tasks
- conducting an independent research project in public policy as well as contributing to the research of the working group (e.g. publications, project proposals) (70 %)
- teaching in the amount of 4 LVS in the area of Comparative Politics / Public Policy, including supervision of students and of course papers and theses (20 %)
- contributing to academic self administration (10%)
We offer
- E 13 TV-L
- fixed-term for 3 years, with extension option if necessary (§ 2 (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
- flexible working hours
- job ticket for regional public transport network, good transport connection
- supplementary company pension
- 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.)
Your Profile
We expect
- completed studies in Political Science or a related subject (Master or equivalent)
- research profile in public policy research, with visible publication activities and research interests which closely relate to the research foci of the working group (see: https://www.uni-bielefeld.de/fakultaeten/soziologie/fakultaet/ arbeitsbereiche/ab4/ags/blum/index.xml)
- fluency in English
- very good methods skills (qualitative and/or quantitative)
- excellent communication and organisational skills, ability to work independently and in teams
Preferred experience and skills
- very good well advanced or completed dissertation in the area of comparative politics / public policy
- experience with seeking third-party funding
- experience with academic teaching
- good command of German (written and spoken)
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: 10.01.2025
Contact
Prof. Dr. Sonja Blum
sonja.blum@uni-bielefeld.de
Postal Address
Universität Bielefeld
Fakultät für Soziologie
Prof. Dr. Sonja Blum
Postfach 10 01 31
33501 Bielefeld
Prof. Dr. Sonja Blum
sonja.blum@uni-bielefeld.de
Postal Address
Universität Bielefeld
Fakultät für Soziologie
Prof. Dr. Sonja Blum
Postfach 10 01 31
33501 Bielefeld
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