Research Position (m/f/d) – Working Group of Sociology of Transnationalisation and Social Anthropology Faculty of Sociology has opening focusing on market transformations in Vietnam. ID: Wiss25481 starting: 01.02.2026 fulltime salary according to Remuneration level 13 TV-L fixed-term (with option to extend) Your Tasks Scientific research tasks (≈55 %): independent research in social anthropology, participation in and conceptualisation of own third‑party funding applications. Teaching duties totalling 4 course hours (≈25 %): teach courses on work, market, economy and society, globalisation, and regional studies; advise, supervise and examine students. Coordination of research activities in the working group Social Anthropology (≈15 %): joint project applications, cooperation with partner institutions and public communication. Organisational and administrative tasks, committee work (≈5 %): participation in academic self‑administration. Employment Benefits salary according to Remuneration level 13 TV-L fixed-term (with option to extend, 3 years) fulltime internal and external training opportunities health, consulting and prevention services reconcilability of family and work 30 days holidays 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 university degree (diploma or master’s) in anthropology, sociology or a related subject completed doctorate or at least a submitted dissertation in anthropology, sociology or a related subject at time of hiring ability to design and conduct own research projects experience with ethnographic research on market transformations in Vietnam, especially on land restructuring and its relation to labour mobility or financialisation ability to produce high‑quality academic publications ability to work independently, autonomously and with commitment teamwork and strong organisational and coordination skills (e.g. organising academic events) ability to write, present and publish academic papers in English Preferred Experience and Skills teaching experience in social anthropology knowledge of Vietnamese language German language skills experience with public communication and third‑party funding applications Application Procedure We look forward to receiving your application. In addition to the usual documents (cover letter, CV, etc.) we request a research proposal of 3–5 pages outlining the conceptual and empirical design of your research project. Please use the online application form via the button below. Application deadline: 01.01.2026 Contact: Prof. Dr. Minh Nguyen – minh.nguyen@uni-bielefeld.de Postal Address: Universität Bielefeld – Fakultät für Soziologie – Prof Dr. Minh Nguyen – Postfach 10 01 31 – 33501 Bielefeld #J-18808-Ljbffr