Job Opportunity:
Research Fellow (Postdoctoral)
The Max Planck Institute for the Study of Religious and Ethnic Diversity invites applications for a two-year Research Fellow position. This role offers an exceptional chance to collaborate with renowned experts in the field and contribute to groundbreaking research on election campaigns in Sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in Nigeria.
As a Research Fellow, you will be responsible for conducting high-quality research, designing and implementing surveys, analyzing data, carrying out fieldwork and interviews, and writing academic articles. The successful candidate will also assist with administrative tasks, mentor junior researchers, and participate in the department's research environment.
* Key Responsibilities:
* Conducting research and designing surveys
* Analyzing data and carrying out fieldwork
* Writing academic articles and assisting with administrative tasks
* Mentoring junior researchers and participating in the research environment
We are seeking an ideal candidate with a PhD in Political Science, an excellent publication record, and demonstrated interest in electoral competition in the Global South. Strong quantitative research methods, analytical skills, and effective communication are essential for success in this position.
Requirements:
* PhD in Political Science
* Excellent publication record
* Demonstrated interest in electoral competition in the Global South
* Strong quantitative research methods, analytical skills, and effective communication