[DemocracyNet.eu-list] CfA: Postdoc position Goethe University Frankfurt

[Alice el-Wakil]

The Institute of Political Science, Department of Social Sciences, Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main, is seeking a

Research fellow (postdoc) (m/f/d) (E 13 TV-G-U)

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)<https://www.goethe-university-frankfurt.de/53879403/Research_Unit__Democratic_Innovations>). The fellow should work on democratic innovations, broadly conceived. Applicants whose research is empirical and comparative are especially welcome.
Duties of the post

  1.  to teach (4 LVS/hours per week during semester), supervise, and advise students (B.A. and M.A.), which includes responsibility for student examination
  2.  to engage in independent advanced study and research on questions of democracy
  3.  to publish research results regularly (peer reviewed journals)
  4.  to actively support the activities of the Research Unit on Democratic Innovations: this includes working on funding applications, international networking, and PR
  5.  to assume administrative tasks
Selection criteria

  1.  completed academic university degree (Master/Diploma) and an outstanding doctorate in political science or a related discipline
  2.  thorough knowledge of current theories of democracy
  3.  advanced skills in quantitative and qualitative methods
  4.  proven experience in theory-driven, empirical research on democratic innovations
  5.  excellent knowledge of spoken and written English
  6.  basic knowledge of German
  7.  experience of and commitment to working in a team
  8.  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 at soz.uni-frankfurt.de<mailto:dekanat.fb03-bewerbungen at soz.uni-frankfurt.de>.

If you have any questions, please contact Prof. Dr. Brigitte Geißel (geissel at soz.uni-frankfurt.de<mailto:geissel at soz.uni-frankfurt.de>)
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