Research Associate bei Technische Universität Dresden

TUD Dresden University of Technology, as a University of Excellence, is one of the leading and most dynamic research institutions in the country. Founded in 1828, today it is a globally oriented, regionally anchored top university as it focuses on the grand challenges of the 21st century. It develops innovative solutions for the world's most pressing issues. In research and academic programs, the university unites the natural and engineering sciences with the humanities, social sciences and medicine. This wide range of disciplines is a special feature, facilitating interdisciplinarity and transfer of science to society. As a modern employer, it offers attractive working conditions to all employees in teaching, research, technology and administration. The goal is to promote and develop their individual abilities while empowering everyone to reach their full potential. TUD embodies a university culture that is characterized by cosmopolitanism, mutual appreciation, thriving innovation and active participation. For TUD diversity is an essential feature and a quality criterion of an excellent university. Accordingly, we welcome all applicants who would like to commit themselves, their achievements and productivity to the success of the whole institution.

At the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Science, Institute of Political Science, the Chair of Political science with a focus on political theory and the history of political Thought offers, subject to the availability of resources, a project position as

Research Associate (m/f/x)
(subject to personal qualification employees are remunerated according to salary group E 13 TV-L)

starting November 1, 2024. The position is limited until December 31, 2025 and entails 65% of the full-time weekly hours. The period of employment is governed by § 2 (2) Fixed Term Research Contracts Act (Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz – WissZeitVG).

Tasks:

• conduct research within the Horizon Europe Framework Programme (HORIZON), specifically the project “ANTI-GENDER BACKLASH & DEMOCRATIC PUSHBACK” (https://pushbacklash.eu/)
• provide expertise in the field of political science, preferably in one of the following areas: democratic theories, theories of justice, human rights, feminist theory, postcolonial theory
• assist in organizing workshops and conferences as well as with publications

Requirements:

• above-average university degree (Master’s or Diploma) in political science or social sciences
• in-depth knowledge of gender studies, particularly intersectionality, women‘s human rights, and gender equality
• ability to conduct independent scientific research
• team-oriented with teaching experience
• excellent English language skills, both written and spoken
• familiarity with university procedures and structures

TUD strives to employ more women in academia and research. We therefore expressly encourage women to apply. The University is a certified family-friendly university and offers a Dual Career Service. We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. If multiple candidates prove to be equally qualified, those with disabilities or with equivalent status pursuant to the German Social Code IX (SGB IX) will receive priority for employment.

Please submit your detailed application with the usual documents (letter of motivation, CV, copies of certificates) by September 6, 2024 (stamped arrival date of the university central mail service or the time stamp on the email server of TUD applies), preferably via the TUD SecureMail Portal https://securemail.tu-dresden.de by sending it as a single pdf file to nikita.dhawan@tu-dresden.de or to: TU Dresden, Philosophische Fakultät, Institut für Politikwissenschaft, Professur für Politikwissenschaft mit Schwerpunkt Politische Theorie und Ideengeschichte, Frau Prof. Dr. Nikita Dhawan, Helmholtzstr. 10, 01069 Dresden, Germany. Please submit copies only, as your application will not be returned to you. Expenses incurred in attending interviews cannot be reimbursed.

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