Academic staff member for the project “C04 Experiences of Non/Belonging and Senses of (In)justi[...]

Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

A prominent university in Germany is seeking a part-time academic staff member for a PhD research position in educational sciences, focusing on educational inequality and justice. Responsibilities include contributing to a research project, conducting data and analysis, and disseminating findings. Ideal candidates should hold a Master's degree in Educational Science, possess a strong research interest, and have proficiency in German and English. The position has a starting date of April 1, 2026, and offers flexible working hours and support for academic careers.

Leistungen

Flexible working hours

30 days' vacation

Company pension scheme

Health and sports facilities

Qualifikationen

• Strong research interest in educational inequality and social justice.
• High proficiency in both German and English, or willingness to improve.

Aufgaben

• Contribute to organizing and realizing the research project.
• Conduct data collection and analysis in two federal states.
• Disseminate research findings through publications and presentations.

Kenntnisse

Research interest in peer and youth studies

Proficiency in German and English (B2)

Knowledge of qualitative methods

Ability to work independently

Ausbildung

Master's degree in Educational Science, Sociology, or Social Sciences

Jobbeschreibung

Educational sciences » Research methodology

Organisation/Company Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz Research Field Educational sciences » Research methodology Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Country Germany Application Deadline 23 Jan 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Berlin) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Part-time Hours Per Week 29,25 Offer Starting Date 1 Apr 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number J296-2025 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) is one of the largest universities in Germany. Thanks to its location in the Rhine-Main science region, the university can unfold to its full potential and showcase its innovative power and dynamism. Its status as a comprehensive university allows for multidisciplinary learning and teaching and has great potential for internationally renowned, interdisciplinary research. Almost all of its institutes are located on a single campus close to the Mainz city center – creating a lively academic culture for researchers, teaching staff, and students from every continent.

The educational science project “C04 Experiences of Non/Belonging and (In)Justice in the Triangle of School, Youth, and Digital Platforms” is seeking a academic staff member to start on April 1, 2026.

The project is part of the DFG Collaborative Research Center 1750 In:just Inclusion: Recognition: Justice. Participation and involvement in the process of growing up and is jointly managed by Mirja Silkenbeumer and Julia Becher.Located at the intersection of inequality, school, and youth research, this subproject is dedicated to the question of the conditions under which feelings of school-related (in)justice arise in young people and how these feelings are negotiated within peer culture. Group discussions and social media posts will be collected and evaluated using reconstructive methods.

The position is to be filled at the Institute of Education.

• Contribute to the organization and realization of the research project and organization, sampling and field access, development of tools for data collection, data collection in two federal states and reconstructive data analysis
• Pursue a PhD within the framework of the project
• Disseminate research findings through publications and presentations in German and English
• Participation in the academic activities of the Collaborative Research Centre and the internal phd programme

Research Field Educational sciences » Research methodology Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Your profile:

• Successfully completed academic university degree (Master’s, Diploma, or equivalent) in Educational Science, Sociology, or Social Sciences
• Strong research interest in the fields of peer and youth studies and research on educational inequality and (in)justice
• A high level of proficiency in German and English or willingness to improve (B2 until 2027)
• Prior knowledge in youth research is desirable
• Solid expertise of qualitative methods of empirical social research (preferably objective hermeneutics and/or visual hermeneutic approaches) is desirable
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a research team, high personal commitment

In addition to the general requirements according to public services law, applicants must meet the recruitment requirements stipulated in § 57 of the Hochschulgesetz of Rhineland-Palatinate.

Research Field Educational sciences » Research methodology

Additional Information

• Secure and transparent remuneration in accordance with the collective agreement of the federal states as well as additional benefits such as an annual special payment and company pension scheme
• Flexible working hours, 30 days' vacation and fair rules for balancing work and family life
• Homeoffice - proportionate opportunity for mobile working
• Support for parents and carers, daycare places and a wide range of health and sports facilities on campus
• We believe in success through a motivating and appreciative culture, equal opportunities and diversity. That is why we promote open exchange, respectful interaction and competent leadership.
• Located close to the city center of Mainz, the campus is easily accessible by all means of transport and with our job ticket you have a lively and culturally diverse city within easy reach
• Collaboration in a dynamic international team with diverse, varied and responsible tasks
• Strong support for your own academic career

The position is paid according to EG 13 TV-L and is to be filled by 4/1/2026, for a fixed term until December 31, 2029.

The position serves the purpose of academic qualification (doctorate).

JGU is diverse and welcomes qualified applications from people with varied backgrounds.

We aim to increase the number of women in the field of research and teaching and therefore encourage female researchers to apply.

People with severe disabilities and people with disabilities who are treated equally in accordance with Section 2 (3) SGB IX will be given preferential consideration if they are suitable.

Selection process

Are you ready for a new challenge and interested in this varied and responsible position? Then submit your complete application [letter of motivation (max. 1,5 pages), CV, relevant (work) certificates (with German recognition if applicable)] by 1/23/2026, via the „ Apply now “ button.