Postdoc Postion at the Democratic Innovations Research Unit
Brigitte Geissel is currently hiring for a position in the Democratic Innovations Research Unit. This is my old job and I had a great experience, so I highly recommend applying. Job advert is below.
Post-Doctoral Fellow (m/f/d)
(E 13 TV-G-U, full-time)
starting 01.11.2024 for a term of three years with the option of extension. The salary grade is based on the job characteristics of the collective agreement applicable to Goethe University (TV-G-U).
The position is open to individuals of all nationalities. The Postdoc will be part of the Research Unit ‘Democratic Innovations’, headed by Professor Brigitte Geissel. (See Goethe-Universität – (goethe-university-frankfurt.de)). The fellow should work on democratic innovations, broadly conceived. Applicants whose research is empirical and comparative are especially welcome.
Duties of the post
- to teach (4 LVS/hours per week during semester), supervise, and advise students (B.A. and M.A.), which includes responsibility for student examination
- to engage in independent advanced study and research on questions of democracy
- to publish research results regularly (peer reviewed journals)
- to actively support the activities of the Research Unit on Democratic Innovations: this includes working on funding applications, international networking, and PR
- to assume administrative tasks
Selection criteria
- completed academic university degree (Master/Diploma) and an outstanding doctorate in political science or a related discipline
- thorough knowledge of current theories of democracy
- advanced skills in quantitative and qualitative methods
- proven experience in theory-driven, empirical research on democratic innovations
- excellent knowledge of spoken and written English
- basic knowledge of German
- experience of and commitment to working in a team
- engagement, commitment
Applications with the usual documents (up-to-date CV including publication list, two-page summary of current and planned research) should be sent in electronic form in a PDF format to the Dean of the Department of Social Sciences, referencing code number 09/2024, not later than 30.06.2024 to: dekanat.fb03-bewerbungen@soz.uni-frankfurt.de.
If you have any questions, please contact Prof. Dr. Brigitte Geißel (geissel@soz.uni-frankfurt.de)