Your Tasks
1. scientific research tasks (approx. 55 %): Independent research in the field of social anthropology, participation in and conceptualisation of own third-party funding applications
2. 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
3. coordination of research activities in the working group Social Anthropology, including joint project applications, cooperation with partner institutions and public communication (approx. 15 %)
4. 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
5. salary according to Remuneration level 13 TV-L
6. fixed-term (with option to extend) (3 years) (§ 2 (1) sentence 2 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)
7. fulltime
8. internal and external training opportunities
9. variety of health, consulting and prevention services
10. reconcilability of family and work
11. 30 days holidays
12. good transport connection
13. supplementary company pension
14. collegial working environment
15. open and pleasant working atmosphere
16. exciting, varied tasks
17. modern work environment with digital processes
18. various offers (canteen, cafeteria, restaurants, Uni-Shop, ATM, etc.)
Your Profile We expect
19. scientific university degree (e. g. diploma or master's degree) in anthropology, sociology or a related subject
20. completed doctorate in anthropology, sociology, or a related subject
21. ability to design and conduct your own research projects
22. experience with ethnographic research on market transformations, especially on land restructuring and its relation to labour mobility or financialisation
23. ability to produce high quality academic publications
24. ability to work independently, autonomously and with commitment
25. 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
26. ability to write, present and publish academic papers in English
Preferred experience and skills
27. teaching experience in the field of social anthropology
28. knowledge of the Vietnamese language
29. German language skills
30. experience with public communication and third-party funding applications
Application Procedure
We are looking forward to receiving your application. To apply, please preferably use our online form via the application button below.
application deadline: Contact
Prof. Dr. Minh Nguyen
0521 106-4639
Postal Address
Universität Bielefeld
Fakultät für Soziologie
Prof Dr. Minh Nguyen
Postfach 10 01 31
33501 Bielefeld