Research Position (m / f / d) - Working Group of Sociology of Transnationalisation and Social A[...]

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)
• fulltime
• 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 workenvironment with digital processes
• various offers (canteen, cafeteria, restaurants, Uni-Shop, ATM, etc.)

Your Profile We expect

• 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
• German language skills
• experience with public communication and third-party funding applications.

Application Procedure application deadline : Contact

Prof. Dr. Minh Nguyen

Postal Address

Universität Bielefeld

Fakultät für Soziologie

Prof Dr. Minh Nguyen

Postfach 10 01 31

33501 Bielefeld