Three 2-year Postdoctoral Fellowships at the Zukunftskolleg (Fulltime, E 13 TV-L)

TN Germany; Konstanz; Vor Ort; EUR 45.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established academic institution is offering three exciting postdoctoral fellowships aimed at early-career researchers. This role provides a unique opportunity to develop independent research projects in a supportive, interdisciplinary environment. The position encourages collaboration with various academic departments and offers substantial resources for research, including allowances for travel and equipment. With no teaching obligations, fellows can focus on their research while being part of a vibrant international community. This is a perfect chance for those looking to advance their academic careers while contributing to significant interdisciplinary discourse.

Leistungen

Research infrastructure and workspace

Research allowances for projects

Funding for international research visits

Career development support

Optional teaching opportunities

Mentorship programs

Qualifikationen

• Must possess a doctoral degree granted between October 31, 2022, and December 31, 2024.
• Candidates should have international research or teaching experience.

Aufgaben

• Develop and implement your research project.
• Participate actively in weekly meetings of the Zukunftskolleg.

Kenntnisse

Research Project Development

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Leadership Skills

International Research Experience

Ausbildung

Doctoral Degree

Jobbeschreibung

Three 2-year Postdoctoral Fellowships at the Zukunftskolleg (Fulltime, E 13 TV-L)

Reference No: 2024/114. The preferred start date is April 1st, 2025. Conditionally on the submission of an external grant, the position can be extended for an additional year. In principle, the position can be divided into two half-time positions.

The University of Konstanz is one of eleven Universities of Excellence in Germany. Since 2007, it has been successful in the German Excellence Initiative and its follow-up programme, the Excellence Strategy.

The Zukunftskolleg is an Institute for Advanced Study for early career postdoctoral researchers in the natural sciences, humanities, and social sciences. It promotes interdisciplinary discourse and provides resources for independent research in an English-speaking environment.

Each fellow is affiliated with both a university department and the Zukunftskolleg. Fellows may also be associated with the Clusters of Excellence: "Politics of Inequality" or "Centre for the Advanced Study of Collective Behaviour". Up to two fellowships related to collective behaviour can be funded directly by the Centre.

The target group includes excellent early-career researchers with leadership skills and teamwork capacity, expected to take on leading academic roles. Applications are evaluated by international reviewers, with decisions communicated by mid-February 2025.

Your Responsibilities

1. Develop and implement your research project
2. Build your research profile
3. Participate actively in weekly meetings of the Zukunftskolleg and/or the relevant Cluster of Excellence
4. Reside in Konstanz or nearby

Your Competencies

1. Possess a doctoral degree granted between October 31, 2022, and December 31, 2024 (earlier degrees accepted in case of maternity/paternity leave or outside academic employment)
2. Not hold a permanent professorship or habilitation; candidates with transferable funded positions are eligible
3. Propose a research project aligned with a discipline at the University of Konstanz, including a reflection on how it relates to the UN SDGs; contact potential local academic partners for affiliation
4. International research or teaching experience and interest in interdisciplinary topics are desirable

We Offer

• Research infrastructure and appropriate workspace
• Research allowances for projects, travel, and equipment
• Funding for international research visits
• Opportunities to attract senior researchers and mentorship programs
• Career development support from university offices
• No teaching obligation, but optional teaching opportunities
• An international, interdisciplinary community of peers

Applications must include a motivation letter, research proposal, CV, writing sample, and two references in one PDF, submitted via our online portal. References can be sent directly by referees. For questions, contact us via email.

Deadline: September 2, 2024, 11:00 am (Konstanz time).

Konstanz University promotes diversity, equal opportunity, and family-friendly policies. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and will be given priority if qualified.