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The Faculty of Educational Science has the following job opening:
Research Position (Postdoc)
ID:
Wiss23342
- Start: 01.10.2023
- fulltime
- salary according to Remuneration level 13 TV-L
- fixed-term
The Faculty of Education is one of the largest faculties at Bielefeld University; its profile and structure are essentially characterized by the interplay of subject and educational science. Approximately 5,500 students study in the various programs of the faculty. Approximately 200 employees (including 22 professors) work in research, teaching and administration. This makes the faculty one of the largest faculties of educational science in Germany. It is home to twelve research groups and a total of six scientific institutions that are internationally networked.
The position is embedded in a research team that focuses on socialisation practices in educational institutions and the family, and explores the impacts of social inequalities in (early) childhood and adolescence on young people’s educational opportunities and success, subjective well-being, belongingness and participation in society. The research is situated at the intersection of childhood and youth studies, the sociology of education and the family.
Employment is conducive to scientific qualification.
The position is embedded in a research team that focuses on socialisation practices in educational institutions and the family, and explores the impacts of social inequalities in (early) childhood and adolescence on young people’s educational opportunities and success, subjective well-being, belongingness and participation in society. The research is situated at the intersection of childhood and youth studies, the sociology of education and the family.
Your Tasks
- scientific collaboration on research projects and grant applications dealing with issues of social inequality, migration, gender relations and intergenerational relations in Germany and on a global level (55 %)
- teaching responsibilities in the areas of general education (4 LVS) (25 %)
- collaboration within the centre for childhood and youth research and actively promote youth studies at Bielefeld University (5 %)
- support activities in developing international collaborations (5 %)
- scientific participation in publications and presentation at conferences in Germany and abroad (5 %)
- involvement in the academic self-administration (5 %)
Employment is conducive to scientific qualification.
We offer
- salary according to Remuneration level 13 TV-L
- fixed-term (limited until 30.09.2026) (§ 2 (1) sentence 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
- flexible working hours
- job ticket for regional public transport network, 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
We expect
- scientific academic degree in educational sciences, sociology, social policy or a related field
- strong skills in empirical research methods and quantitative statistical analyses
- openness to mixed methods approaches
- writing and speaking skills in English
- project management skills, e. g., planning of data collection, coordination of research teams, working on a tight schedule
- interdisciplinary mindset and creativity
- high degree of commitment and determination
Preferred experience and skills
- doctoral degree
- knowledge of large, longitudinal German (e. g., NEPS, SOEP) and/or equivalent international and national data sets
- knowledge of measurement techniques and scale development
- experience in / knowledge of qualitative research methods
- computer programming skills
Application Procedure
We are looking forward to receiving your application. For full consideration, your application should be received via either email (a single PDF document is required) sent to sekretariat.ew@uni-bielefeld.de or post (see postal address). Please mark your application with the identification code: Wiss23342. Please note that the possibility of privacy breaches and unauthorized access by third parties cannot be excluded when communicating via unencrypted e-mail. For Information on the processing of personal data click here.
application deadline: 20.07.2023
Contact
Prof. Dr. Frederick de Moll
+49 521 106-86996
frederick.demoll@uni-bielefeld.de
Postal Address
Universität Bielefeld
Fakultät für Erziehungswissenschaft
Die Dekanin
Postfach 10 01 31
33501 Bielefeld
Prof. Dr. Frederick de Moll
+49 521 106-86996
frederick.demoll@uni-bielefeld.de
Postal Address
Universität Bielefeld
Fakultät für Erziehungswissenschaft
Die Dekanin
Postfach 10 01 31
33501 Bielefeld
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.
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