The research group Quantitative Methods of Empirical Social Research represents the field in research and teaching at the Faculty of Sociology at Bielefeld University. Research focuses include the collection and analysis of, in particular, longitudinal and cross-national survey data; the implementation and analysis of experimental research designs; and the linkage of different data sources, such as survey and regional data. Fields of application include topics such as social and political inequalities, with a focus on the situation of migrants and sexual minorities, as well as societal polarization and social cohesion.
Your Tasks
1. academic research duties (approx. 65%) independent research in the area of quantitative empirical social research with the aim of completing a doctorate (PhD) participation in the group’s research activities and in the preparation of third-party funding proposals
2. teaching duties (3 LVS) in quantitative methods training, especially the analysis of survey data using Stata, including advising and examining students (approx. 25%)
3. participation in research and third-party funding applications of the AG (approx. 10%) organisational and administrative tasks, committee work Collaboration in academic self-administration
The position is conducive to academic qualification; opportunities for further academic qualification are provided.
We offer
4. salary according to Remuneration level 13 TV-L
5. fixed-term (4 years) (§ 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)
6. part-time 75 %
7. internal and external training opportunities
8. variety of health, consulting and prevention services
9. reconcilability of family and work
10. good transport connection
11. supplementary company pension
12. collegial working environment
13. open and pleasant working atmosphere
14. exciting, varied tasks
15. modern work environment with digital processes
16. various offers (canteen, cafeteria, restaurants, Uni-Shop, ATM, etc.)
Your Profile We expect
17. completed scientific university degree (e. g. Master or Diploma) in the social sciences or a related field, with a focus on quantitative methods
18. very good knowledge of methods in quantitative empirical social research (research designs, data collection and analysis methods)
19. good knowledge of the statistical software Stata (especially syntax)
20. independent, responsible, and committed working style
21. ability to work in a team as well as organizational and coordination skills, e. g. in organizing academic events such as lecture series or workshops
22. interest in analytical-empirical research (independently as well as in a team)
23. ability to write, present, and publish academic work in English, as well as advanced German language skills
Preferred experience and skills
24. interest in the group’s substantive research foci (political attitudes and behavior, social inequality, migration, sexual minorities, etc.)
25. teaching experience in quantitative empirical social research
26. interest in pursuing a doctorate (PhD)
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. Martin Kroh
Postal Address
Universität Bielefeld
Fakultät für Soziologie
Katrin Kuhlmann
Postfach 10 01 31
33501 Bielefeld