Predoctoral Researcher (m/f/d)  (Pay Scale E 13 TV-L, 50%)

The Institute for Social Sciences of the Department of Cultural and Social Sciences is seeking a

Predoctoral Researcher (m/f/d)
 (Pay Scale E 13 TV-L, 50%)

in the research group of Comparative Politics at the earliest possible date for an initial duration of three years (with the possibility of extension for another two years).

Your Responsibilities:

• Participation in research projects in the field of quantitative analysis of political attitudes and political behavior in contexts of extremism, violence, and autocratic rule
• Teaching in the field of Comparative Political Science for two contact hours per week within the bachelor's and master's programs of the institute
• Involvement in the preparation and follow-up of courses as well as the supervision of bachelor's and master's theses
• Opportunity for further academic qualification (PhD)

We Offer:

• Opportunities for professional and methodological development
• Inclusion in national and international networks of the field
• Support for conference travel and independent data collection
• Collaborative work in an international and diversity-oriented team
• A friendly, personal, and appreciative work environment

Requirements:

• Completed academic degree in political and/or social sciences with a very good grade
• Solid knowledge of quantitative methods (data collection, processing, and analysis) and corresponding software skills (Stata or R)
• Good oral and written proficiency in English

Ideally, you should:

• Knowledge and research interests in the field of comparative analysis of political attitudes and/or political behavior
• Basic knowledge of German, French and/or Spanish

Osnabrück University is a family-friendly university and is committed to helping working/studying parents balance their family and working lives.

Osnabrück University seeks to guarantee equality of opportunity for women and men and strives to correct any gender imbalance in its schools and departments.

Disabled applicants and persons with equal status will be given preference if they have equal qualifications.

The research group of Comparative Politics is committed to increasing diversity among its employees and explicitly welcomes all applications regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic or social origin, religion or worldview, disabilities, age, and sexual orientation or identity.

Please send your complete application documents (letter of motivation, CV, certificates, a PhD concept of a maximum of two pages and a writing sample) compiled into a single PDF document by March 15, 2025, to alexander.dejuan@uni-osnabrueck.de. We look forward to your application.

Further information regarding this job posting can be obtained from Prof. Dr. Alexander De Juan at Tel. 0541 969-4366; Email: alexander.dejuan@uni-osnabrueck.de.