Senior Research Fellow (6 Months) – MSCA COFUND Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme "Migration, D[...]

European Commission; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading university in Germany offers postdoctoral positions in the COFUND program focusing on migration, diaspora, and citizenship. The role emphasizes interdisciplinary research and collaboration within a global network, providing opportunities for independent research and career development.

Leistungen

Opportunity for independent research

Collaborative research environment

Participation in training programs

Potential secondments in a global network

Qualifikationen

• 1 monograph or 3 major articles, plus 3 additional publications in relevant fields.
• Extensive project experience in migration, diaspora, or citizenship studies.

Aufgaben

• Engage in innovative research in social sciences and humanities.
• Participate in training programs, colloquia, lectures, workshops, and skills courses.

Kenntnisse

English

Ausbildung

PhD in social sciences or humanities

Jobbeschreibung

Organisation/Company: University of Münster

Department: COFUND "Migration, Diaspora, Citizenship"

Research Fields: Anthropology, Communication sciences, Criminology, Cultural studies, Economics, Geography, Geosciences, History, Juridical sciences, Language sciences, Literature, Management sciences, Religious sciences, Sociology, Psychological sciences, Political sciences, Environmental science

Researcher Profile: Established Researcher (R3)

Positions: Postdoc Positions

Country: Germany

Application Deadline: 24 Jun 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Berlin)

Type of Contract: Temporary

Job Status: Full-time

Hours Per Week: 39.83

Offer Starting Date: 1 May 2026

EU Funding: Horizon Europe - MSCA Marie Curie Grant Agreement Number 10112658

Research Infrastructure: No

Offer Description

The COFUND Postdoctoral Programme "Migration, Diaspora, Citizenship" focuses on the interconnected phenomena of migration, diaspora, and citizenship, aiming to foster interdisciplinary research and international collaboration. Candidates will join a global network based at the University of Münster, engaging in innovative research in social sciences and humanities.

Requirements

• PhD in social sciences or humanities
• Publications: 1 monograph or 3 major articles, plus 3 additional publications in relevant fields
• Extensive project experience in migration, diaspora, or citizenship studies
• Active memberships in international networks
• Additional merits: prizes, honors, intersectoral experience
• Language: Good command of English

Additional Information

• Opportunity to pursue independent research and career development
• Work in a collaborative research environment
• Participation in training programs, colloquia, lectures, workshops, and skills courses
• Potential secondments in a global network of academic and non-academic partners

Eligibility Criteria

• Compliance with MSCA Mobility Rule: no residence or main activity in Germany in the past 12 months
• Completed PhD by the application deadline
• More than six years of research experience post-PhD

For more information, please visit our website and read the MDC Guide for Applicants before applying.