Re足se足arch Po足si足ti足on (Post足Doc) Pro足ject ROARA

Universität Bielefeld; Bielefeld; Vor Ort; EUR 45.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Universität Bielefeld is seeking a Postdoc researcher for the ROARA project focusing on 'Repercussions of Open Access on Research Assessment'. The role involves qualitative research, including interviews and document analysis, within a supportive academic environment offering training and development opportunities.

Leistungen

Internal and external training opportunities

Variety of health, consulting, and prevention services

Reconciliation of family and work

Modern work environment with digital processes

Qualifikationen

• PhD or equivalent in sociology required.
• Very good knowledge of qualitative methods is essential.
• Experience in conducting and evaluating qualitative interviews.

Aufgaben

• Conducting interview studies and analyzing open access policies.
• Publishing research findings and delivering lectures.
• Consolidating research results.

Kenntnisse

Qualitative methods

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Ausbildung

PhD in sociology or related social science

Completed scientific university degree in sociology or social science

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21.06.2025

Expiry Date:

05.08.2025

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Job Description:

In the context of the collaborative project ROARA, funded by the VW Stiftung, the Faculty of Sociology at Bielefeld University is looking for a researcher at the Postdoc level. The research project "Repercussions of Open Access on Research Assessment" analyzes the relations between recent calls for Open Access in science policy, the emergence of questionable publication practices, and possible repercussions on research evaluation. Your Tasks:

1. Preparation and conduction of an interview study (40%)
2. Compilation and analysis of a document corpus of open access policies (30%)
3. Publication and lecture activity (20%)
4. Consolidation of results (10%)

Employment is conducive to scientific qualification. We offer:

• Salary according to Remuneration level 13 TV-L
• Fixed-term contract (in accordance with the provisions of the WissZeitVG; the contract length may vary)
• Full-time employment
• Internal and external training opportunities
• Variety of health, consulting, and prevention services
• Reconciliation of family and work
• Exciting, varied tasks
• Modern work environment with digital processes

Your Profile:

• Completed scientific university degree in sociology or a social science field (diploma or master's degree)
• PhD (or equivalent degree) in sociology or a related social science subject
• Very good knowledge and experience in qualitative methods
• Experience in conducting and evaluating qualitative interviews
• Interest in the scientific publishing system
• Very good knowledge of spoken and written English
• Good communication and organizational skills, with a cooperative and team-oriented way of working

Preferred experience and skills:

• Experience with mixed-methods research designs
• Experience in document analysis
• Strong research orientation

Application Procedure:

We look forward to receiving your application. To apply, please preferably use our online form via the application button below.

Application deadline:

Contact:

PD Dr. Niels Taubert
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E-Mail: [email address]

Postal Address:

Universität Bielefeld
Fakultät für Soziologie
PD Dr. Niels Taubert
Postfach 10 01 31
33501 Bielefeld