Researcher bei Universität Siegen

In the Faculty I: School of Arts and Humanities, Department of Social Sciences, Professorship of Political Science - Political System of the BRD, we are looking for a researcher at the earliest possible date at the following conditions:

• 100% = 39,83 hours
• Pay grade 13 TV-L
• limited contract for three years with possibility of extension

• Teaching in social sciences degree programms with a teaching load of 4 semester hours per week
• Scientific work aimed at a doctorate in the fields of public opinion and political behaviour research
• Participation in the supervision of students and in the development of research projects and publications

• Above-average academic university degree (master's degree or comparable degree) in a social science field of study (e.g. political science, social sciences or sociology)
• Very good knowledge of empirical social research methods and quantitative data analysis with Stata or R
• Very good knowledge of German and English
• Interest in topics of public opinion and political behaviour research
• Interest in the development and implementation of a doctoral project in public opinion and political behaviour research using quantitative methods and with references to the research areas of the professorship
• Ability to work in a team, high motivation and commitment as well as the ability to work independently

• Support of own scientific or artistic qualification according to the Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz (Promotion)
• Diverse opportunities to take on responsibility and make a visible contribution in the research and teaching environment
• A stimulating and supportive work environment with plenty options for collaboration
• A modern understanding of leadership and collaboration
• Good work-life balance, for example, through flexible working hours and work location, as well as support with child care
• Extensive personnel development program, opportunities for scientific further education and networking through participation in summer schools or conferences
• Health management with a wide range of prevention and counseling services

We look forward to receiving your application by 19.07.2023.

Please apply exclusively via our job portal (https://jobs.uni-siegen.de). Unfortunately, we cannot consider applications in writing or by e-mail. Please submit the following documents: letter of motivation, curriculum vitae with copies of certificates and transcript of records, proposal for a doctoral project (2 pages), a sample of writing (e.g. a seminar paper or thesis). If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Prof. Dr. Kathrin Ackermann (preferably via email).