Research Position (m/f/d) - Working Group of Sociology of Transnationalisation and Social Anthropology
The Faculty of Sociology has the following job opening with a focus on market transformations in Vietnam:
Research Position (m/f/d) - Working Group of Sociology of Transnationalisation and Social Anthropology
ID: Wiss26034
starting: 01.04.2026
fulltime
salary according to Remuneration level 13 TV-L
fixed-term (with option to extend)
Your Tasks
scientific research tasks (approx. 55 %): Independent research in the field of social anthropology, participation in and conceptualisation of own third-party funding applications
teaching duties totalling 4 course hours (approx. 25 %): Taking on courses in social anthropology, especially on topics such as work, market, economy and society, and globalisation, and relevant regional studies, including advising, supervising and examining students
coordination of research activities in the working group Social Anthropology, including joint project applications, cooperation with partner institutions and public communication (approx. 15 %)
organisational and administrative tasks, committee work (approx. 5%): Participation in academic self-administration
Employment is conducive to scientific qualification and provides the opportunity for further academic development.
We offer
salary according to Remuneration level 13 TV-L
fixed-term (with option to extend) (3 years) (§ 2 (1) sentence 2 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
30 days holidays
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
scientific university degree (e. g. diploma or master's degree) in anthropology, sociology or a related subject
completed doctorate in anthropology, sociology, or a related subject
ability to design and conduct your own research projects
experience with ethnographic research on market transformations, especially on land restructuring and its relation to labour mobility or financialisation
ability to produce high quality academic publications
ability to work independently, autonomously and with commitment
ability to work in a team as well as strong organisational and coordination skills, e. g. in the organisation of academic events such as lecture series or workshops
ability to write, present and publish academic papers in English
Preferred experience and skills
teaching experience in the field of social anthropology
knowledge of the Vietnamese language
German language skills
experience with public communication and third-party funding applications
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: 12.03.2026
Contact
Prof. Dr. Minh Nguyen
0521 106-4639
minh.nguyen@uni-bielefeld.de Postal Address
Universität Bielefeld
Fakultät für Soziologie
Prof Dr. Minh Nguyen
Postfach 10 01 31
33501 Bielefeld