Predoctoral Researcher (m/f/d)

The Institute for Social Sciences of the Department of Cultural and Social Sciences is seeking a

Predoctoral Researcher (m/f/d)
(Pay Scale E 13 TV-L, 50%)

in the research group of Comparative Politics at the earliest possible date for an initial duration of three years (with the possibility of extension for another two years).

Your Responsibilities:

• Participation in research projects in the field of quantitative analysis of political attitudes and political behavior in contexts of extremism, violence, and autocratic rule.
• Teaching in the field of Comparative Political Science for two contact hours per week within the bachelor's and master's programs of the institute.
• Involvement in the preparation and follow-up of courses as well as the supervision of bachelor's and master's theses.
• Opportunity for further academic qualification (PhD).

We Offer:

• Opportunities for professional and methodological development.
• Inclusion in national and international networks of the field.
• Support for conference travel and independent data collection.
• Collaborative work in an international and diversity-oriented team.
• A friendly, personal, and appreciative work environment.

Requirements:

• Completed academic degree in political and/or social sciences with a very good grade.
• Solid knowledge of quantitative methods (data collection, processing, and analysis) and corresponding software skills (Stata or R).
• Good oral and written proficiency in English.

Ideally, you should:

• Knowledge and research interests in the field of comparative analysis of political attitudes and/or political behavior.
• Basic knowledge of German, French and/or Spanish.

Please send your complete application documents (letter of motivation, CV, certificates, a PhD concept of a maximum of two pages, and a writing sample) compiled into a single PDF document by March 15, 2025, to alexander.dejuan@uni-osnabrueck.de. We look forward to your application.