Post-doctoral Researcher (fulltime, E 13 TV-L, fixed-term three years )

Internetchemie; Konstanz; Vor Ort; EUR 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

University of Konstanz invites applications for a Post-doctoral Researcher (fulltime, E 13 TV-L, fixed-term three years). The preferred start date is January 1st 2027 and the position runs until December 31st 2029.

The project investigates how AI and the green transition affect labour markets and welfare-state attitudes. The role sits with the Chair of Comparative Political Economy in the Department of Politics and Public Administration.

Qualifikationen

• PhD in political science, sociology, social policy or related discipline.
• Interest and experience in social policy research.
• Knowledge of qualitative research methods and experience conducting case studies and focus groups.
• Familiarity with quantitative methods (surveys/experiments) is an advantage.
• Excellent German and English writing and communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Conduct qualitative case studies.
• Design and conduct expert interviews and focus groups.
• Analyse qualitative research data.
• Present and disseminate research findings.
• Contribute to the overall development of the project.

Kenntnisse

Qualitative research methods

Quantitative methods

German–English writing

Ausbildung

PhD in political science/sociology/social policy

Jobbeschreibung

Post-doctoral Researcher (fulltime, E 13 TV-L, fixed-term three years) Reference no.: 2026/140 The preferred starting date is January 1st 2027. The position is initially available until December 31st 2029.

The University of Konstanz is a dynamic and internationally successful research university with approximately 10,000 students. The campus university architecture promotes interdisciplinary cooperation and a sense of community among researchers, lecturers and students. The University of Konstanz has been continuously funded by the German Excellence Strategy since 2006.

The advertised postdoctoral position is affiliated with the Chair of Comparative Political Economy (Prof. Dr. Marius R. Busemeyer) in the Department of Politics and Public Administration. The position is part of the research project "Radical Technological Change and the Welfare State: Consequences and Interactions Reflected in Public Opinion", funded by DIFIS and led by Prof. Dr. Marius Busemeyer. The project examines the interplay between radical technological change and social policy decision‑making processes. It investigates how the AI revolution and the green transition affect labour market outcomes and individual attitudes toward the welfare state. It also explores the role of welfare‑state policies in fostering public support for technological change.

Your Responsibilities

• Conducting qualitative case studies
• Designing and conducting expert interviews and focus groups
• Analysing qualitative research data
• Presenting and disseminating research findings
• Contributing to the overall development of the project

Your Competencies

• PhD in political science, sociology, social policy or related discipline
• Interest and experience in social policy research
• Knowledge of qualitative research methods and experience conducting case studies, ideally focus groups
• Familiarity with quantitative methods, including survey and experimental research designs, constitutes an advantage
• Excellent German and English writing and communication skills

We offer

• International and interdisciplinary research environment
• Opportunities for further professional development
• Research support and career counselling
• A family‑friendly, diversity‑conscious university and work environment
• Employer subsidy for the JobTicket BW / Deutschlandticket (free public local and regional transportation within all of Germany)

The University of Konstanz is committed to ensuring an environment that provides equal opportunities and promotes diversity, as well as a good balance between university and family life.

As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to increase the number of women working in research and teaching.

We also support working couples through our dual career programme.

Persons with disabilities are explicitly encouraged to apply. They will be given preference if appropriately qualified.