Postdoctoral Research Associate - Interdisciplinary Centre for Baltic Sea Region Research (IFZO[...]

University of Greifswald; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading research university is seeking a full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate for a one-year position, starting March 2026. The role involves conducting research on migration dynamics due to military conflicts in Europe, particularly focusing on how these affect democracy. Ideal candidates will have a PhD in political science or related fields, strong qualitative skills, and fluency in English and German. Applications are welcome from all qualified candidates, with a deadline of January 5, 2026.

Qualifikationen

• PhD in political science or related fields like sociology or cultural studies required.
• Experience in media analyses concerning political memory and speeches necessary.
• Proficient in qualitative research methodologies.

Aufgaben

• Conduct project-specific research related to the Baltic Sea region.
• Perform qualitative analysis of political and media discourses.
• Coordinate tasks with project partners and disseminate results.

Kenntnisse

Qualitative methods of social sciences

Media analyses related to politics

Excellent English (C1)

Excellent German (C1)

Ausbildung

PhD degree in political science or related disciplines

Jobbeschreibung

Offer Description

At the University of Greifswald’s Interdisciplinary Centre for Baltic Sea Region Research (IFZO), there is a job vacancy expected to be available from 1 March 2026, limited to a period of one year, for a full‑time

Postdoctoral Research Associate.

Payment will be made according to pay group 13 TV-L Wissenschaft. The post is also suitable for part‑time employment.

Alternatively, on request from the candidate, the position can be split into a part‑time (50%) position for a period of two years.

The IFZO at the University of Greifswald is an interdisciplinary research centre with strong international ties that investigates the dynamics of the Baltic Sea region and addresses current challenges faced by society.

The position on offer belongs to the EU third‑party funded project MAGnituDe: Migration, Affective Geopolitics and European Democracy in Times of Military Conflicts. As a postdoc researcher at the University of Greifswald, your primary responsibility will be to conduct project‑specific research in contexts related to Germany and additionally, you will be expected to contribute methodologically and to the overall project. MAGnituDe explores the consequences of mass migration caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on European democracy. MAGnituDe utilises the feminist concept of affective geopolitics to analyse how geopolitical narratives and perceptions shape everyday human encounters through which social, political, and cultural identities are constructed and contested. The project explores human encounters on 3 levels: 1) migrant‑state, 2) migrant‑migrant and 3) migrant‑host societies.

• Qualitative analysis of political and media discourses, popular culture and cultural artefacts
• Coordination of tasks with project partners, internal communication, exchange of research data between the work packages and reporting
• Coordination of and contribution to a special edition
• Dissemination and publication of project results

Job requirements:

• PhD degree (doctorate) in political science or related disciplines, for example sociology or cultural studies
• Documented experience of media analyses related to politics of memory and political speeches
• Skills in qualitative methods of the social sciences
• Excellent English (C1) and German (C1) language skills

Further requirements which may have an impact on the decision‑making process:

• Knowledge of political and media landscapes in one or more countries of the Baltic Sea region (Finland, Poland, Latvia, Lithuania, Sweden)
• Competencies in memory and migration studies

The position is open to all persons, irrespective of gender. Severely disabled applicants with the same qualifications will be considered with preference.

In accordance with § 68(3) PersVG M‑V, the Staff Council will only be involved in staff matters of the academic or artistic staff on request.

Unfortunately, the application costs (e.g. travel expenses for interviews) will not be reimbursed by the state of Mecklenburg‑Vorpommern.

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• Proof of professional qualifications (copies of master’s and PhD degree certificates or similar)
• Contacts of two referees who are willing to provide a recommendation
• Doctoral thesis
• Up to 3 recent academic publications or other relevant documents that enable the assessment of the candidate’s suitability for the position

Applications must be sent with reference to the job advertisement number 25/E18 by 5 January 2026 via email (one PDF file) to:

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Interdisciplinary Centre for Baltic Sea Region Research (IFZO) Country Germany City Greifswald Postal Code 17489 Street Bahnhofstraße 51 Geofield