Requirements:
Candidates are expected to hold a doctoral degree in political science (or a related discipline) and to have a good publication record (preferably journal publications) in comparative social policy. Applicants should have good knowledge of quantitative methods (notably TSCS analysis or multi-level analysis) or case study methods. Moreover, a good command of English is expected. German language skills are not necessarily required. Applicants should be team-oriented and demonstrate a strong motivation to pursue an academic career. Teaching obligation is one course per semester. Applicants should be able to teach a course on ’European and International Social Policy’ at the M.A. level. As the University of Bremen intends to increase the proportion of
female employees in science women are particularly encouraged to apply. In case of equal personal aptitudes and qualification disabled persons will be given priority.
The position starts in November 2012 and ends on 31 December, 2014. Payment is according to TV-L 13.
Benefits:
The Collaborative Research Center (CRC) 'Transformations of the State' is funded by the German Research Foundation (Deutsche Forschungsgemeinsch aft) and is the first institution of that kind in the domain of political sciences in Germany. Its interdisciplinary and internationally- oriented character renders working at the CRC a stimulating research experience.
Application: Please send a letter of application, a curriculum vitae and a list of publications electronically (pdf-file) to Professor Herbert Obinger Center for Social Policy Research University of Bremen, Germany
E-Mail: hobinger@zes. uni-bremen. de
For further details please visit the website http://www.state.uni-bremen.de
Deadline: September 30, 2012
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