Research Position

Universitätsbibliothek der Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin; Bielefeld; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading university in Germany seeks a Research Position in the Working Group of Sociology, focusing on market transformations in Vietnam. The role includes scientific research, teaching courses, and coordination of research initiatives. Candidates should have a doctorate or submitted dissertation in anthropology or sociology and demonstrate strong skills in ethnographic research and academic writing. A competitive salary, training opportunities, and family-friendly work conditions are offered.

Leistungen

30 days holidays

Supplementary company pension

Internal and external training opportunities

Exciting and varied tasks

Qualifikationen

• Ability to design and conduct independent research projects.
• Experience with ethnographic research on market transformations in Vietnam.
• Experience with teaching in social anthropology.

Aufgaben

• Conduct scientific research in social anthropology.
• Teach courses in relevant topics on social anthropology.
• Coordinate research activities within the group.
• Perform administrative tasks and contribute to academic self-administration.

Kenntnisse

Ethnographic research

Independent research

Team collaboration

Academic writing

Organizational skills

Ausbildung

Doctorate or submitted dissertation in anthropology or sociology

Master's degree in related field

Jobbeschreibung

• Wann 08.12.202515:00 to 01.01.202600:00 (Europe/Berlin / UTC100)

TheFaculty of Sociology has the following job openingwith a focus on market transformations in Vietnam:

Research Position - Working Group of Sociology of Transnationalisation and Social Anthropology

ID: Wiss25481

• starting: 01.02.2026
• salary according to Remuneration level 13 TV-L
• fixed-term (with option to extend)

Your Tasks

• scientific research tasks (approx. 55 %): Independent research in the field of social anthropology, participation in and conceptualisation of own third-party funding applications
• teaching duties totalling 4 course hours (approx. 25 %): Taking on courses in social anthropology, especially on topics such as work, market, economy and society, and globalisation, and relevant regional studies, including advising, supervising and examining students
• coordination of research activities in the working group Social Anthropology, including joint project applications, cooperation with partner institutions and public communication (approx. 15 %)
• organisational and administrative tasks, committee work (approx. 5 %): Participation in academic self-administration

Employment is conducive to scientific qualification and provides the opportunity for further academic development.

We offer

• salary according to Remuneration level 13 TV-L
• fixed-term (with option to extend) (3 years) (§ 2 (1) of the WissZeitVG; in accordance with the provisions of the WissZeitVG and the Agreement on Satisfactory Conditions of Employment, the length of contract may differ in individual cases)
• internal and external training opportunities
• variety of health, consulting and prevention services
• reconcilability of family and work
• 30 days holidays
• good transport connection
• supplementary company pension
• collegial working environment
• open and pleasant working atmosphere
• exciting, varied tasks
• modern work environment with digital processes
• various offers (canteen, cafeteria, restaurants, Uni-Shop, ATM, etc.)

Your Profile

• scientific university degree (e.g. diploma or master's degree) in anthropology, sociology or a related subject
• At the time of hiring, a completed doctorate or at least a submitted dissertation in anthropology, sociology, or a related subject.
• ability to design and conduct your own research projects
• experience with ethnographic research on market transformations in Vietnam, especially on land restructuring and its relation to labour mobility or financialisation
• ability to produce high quality academic publications
• ability to work independently, autonomously and with commitment
• ability to work in a team as well as strong organisational and coordination skills, e.g. in the organisation of academic events such as lecture series or workshops
• ability to write, present and publish academic papers in English

Preferred experience and skills

• teaching experience in the field of social anthropology
• knowledge of the Vietnamese language
• experience with public communication and third-party funding applications.

Application Procedure

We are looking forward to receiving your application. In addition to the usual documents (cover letter, CV etc.), we request a research proposal of 3–5 pages outlining the conceptual and empirical design of your research project. To apply, please preferably use our online form via the application button below.

Bielefeld University has received a number of awards for its achievements as an equal-opportunity employer and has been recognized as a family-friendly university. The university welcomes applications from women. This is particularly true with regard both to academic and technical posts as well as positions in information technology as well as the skilled crafts and trades. Applications are handled according to the provisions of the state statutes on equal opportunity. Applications from suitably qualified handicapped and severely handicapped persons are explicitly encouraged.

At Bielefeld University on request positions can be carried out with reduced working hours as long as this does not conflict with official needs.