The Faculty of Human Sciences, Education Department, Professorship Theories of Education and Socialisation at the University of Potsdam invites applications for the position limited to three years, which will be filled as soon as possible:
Academic Staff Member (f/m/d)
ID no. 379/2023
The successful candidate will work 30 hours per week (75 %). The position is classified within remuneration group 13 of the collective wage agreement among the German states (TV-L). The fixed term of employment is in accordance with Section 2 Subsection 1 of the German Act on Limited Scientific Contracts (Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz or WissZeitVG). If necessary, an extension is possible if personal and collective wage agreement requirements are met.
Your Field of Work
We are delighted to announce an exciting opportunity to join our groundbreaking research project, Grant 101077749 - EmergEd: The Emergence of Global Non-Governmental Spaces in Education. This project focuses on exploring the role of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in the global turn in education. By investigating the dynamics and impact of NGOs in shaping educational practices, policies, and perspectives worldwide, EmergEd aims to contribute to the understanding of this emerging field.
We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Academic Staff Member to join our interdisciplinary team of researchers. As an Academic Staff Member, you will work closely with the Principal Investigator and project team members to conduct empirical research, collect and analyze data, and contribute to the overall objectives of the EmergEd project.
Your Qualifications:
- Master’s degree (or equivalent) in political science, educational science, sociology, psychology, computer science, or a related discipline;
- Strong research skills and experience in quantitative research methods;
- Interest in or familiarity with the project’s subject area (i.e., NGOs in the education sector);
- Knowledge in a subject area relevant to the chair (e.g., socialization, sustainable development, social networks, digital education or computational social science);
- Excellent organizational and analytical abilities;
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment;
- Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines;
- Motivation to learn and apply new research methods;
- Very good knowledge of written and spoken English.
Your Application
Please send us your application by the deadline of 15 August 2023 and provide the ID no. 379/203, preferably by email to iris.schwarz@uni-potsdam.de
The University of Potsdam values the diversity of its community and pursues the goals of equal opportunity regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, disability, age, and sexual orientation and identity. Applications from abroad and from persons with an immigrant background are expressly encouraged. The university strives for a balanced gender ratio in all employment groups; in areas where women are underrepresented, women are given preference in case of equal suitability (Section 7, paragraph 4 of the Brandenburg Higher Education Act). People with disabilities are given preferential consideration in cases of equal qualifications. In aptitude tests and selection interviews, individual disadvantage compensations are granted that are appropriate to their disability. If a person with a disability would like to make use of individual disadvantage compensation, please state this in the application letter.
