Research Assistant, Faculty of Social Sciences and Philosophy (Leipzig University)

Deadline: June 19, 2022

Founded in 1409, Leipzig University is one of Germany’s largest universities and a leader in research and medical training. With around 30,000 students and more than 5000 members of staff across 14 faculties, it is at the heart of the vibrant and outward-looking city of Leipzig. Leipzig University offers an innovative and international working environment as well as an exciting range of career opportunities in research, teaching, knowledge and technology transfer, infrastructure and administration.

The Faculty of Social Sciences and Philosophy, Institute of Political Science, seeks to fill the above position from October 1st, 2022.

The position is in the Department of International Relations and Transnational Politics in the team of Heisenberg Professor Solveig Richter. The department covers teaching of political science for the sub-discipline of International Relations for the Bachelor’s, teacher training (Lehramt), and Master’s degree programmes in political science. The research focus lies on peace and conflict studies and European integration studies. The team has a very international orientation and offers many opportunities for you to integrate your own initiatives. In addition to political science, the position offers numerous opportunities for networking and involvement in interdisciplinary research projects, for example at the Leipzig Research Centre Global Dynamics (ReCentGlobe).

ABOUT THE POSITION
Fixed term depending on academic qualification (planned for 3 years)100% of a full-time position, with the possibility of a part-time position. There is also the option of a collaborative “tandem”-application (each 50%) of two individually qualified researchers. This application will be evaluated not individually, but jointly.Planned remuneration: salary group 13 TV-L

DUTIES
Teaching in the scope of 4 LVS (2 courses per semester) and research in the department of International RelationsIndividual academic qualificationDeveloping the profile of a specialisation track (in English) in the field of Peace and Conflict Studies within the framework of the Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programme in Political ScienceSupervision of students in planning their studies as well as seminar papers and theses in the BA, MA and teaching qualificationParticipation in common tasks of the professorship (editing the Journal ZeFKo Studies in Peace and Conflict, acquisition of third-party grants, intensification of international research and teaching collaboration, especially in the Global South, university self-administration, knowledge transfer and research communication).

REQUIREMENTS
Completed university degree (Master) in political science or a social sciences degree programme with a component of political science with a very good degreeSuccessfully completed PhD (in a German academic context at least with magna cum laude)Well-grounded research experience in one of, and additional teaching- or first research experiences in a second of the following research areas: Peace- and conflict research (especially post-conflict peacebuilding, non-state violent actors and orders of violence, international crisis and conflict management)European foreign and security policy / European security orderTransnational relations and transnational security risksResearch approaches from the Global South Profound methodological knowledge and skills in qualitative or quantitative empirical research and experience in the acquisition of primary dataLanguage fluency in German and English

The following further qualifications are not required, but strengthen the applicationSkills in science communication and research transfer (ex. outreach work, linkages to political practice)Practical experience in the area of peacebuilding / civil crisis managementInternational visibility of research and networkingIntercultural competencies, proven for example through study or research stays abroad (especially in the Global South)

WHAT WE OFFER
A modern workplace and attractive working conditions (mobile working)Flexible working hours and work-life balanceExtensive support for continuing professional developmentPension planCommuter pass for the MDV network

Please send your application with the usual documents, quoting reference number 166/2022 by 19 June 2022 in one PDF document to the Dean of the Faculty: E-Mail: letter of motivation, CV with the five most important publications for this position, complete list of publications, list of teaching experience, 2-page research plan. Interviews (virtual) will take place in the week of 11-15 July 2022. The corresponding invitations will be sent out by 30 June 2022. Please direct any queries regarding the job advertisement to Solveig Richter. Please note that it is not possible to guarantee confidentiality and rule out unauthorised access by third parties when communicating by unencrypted email.
Leipzig University aims to increase the proportion of women in positions of responsibility and therefore expressly invites qualified women to apply. Severely disabled persons – or persons deemed legally equal to them under Book IX of the German Social Code – are encouraged to apply and will be given preference in the case of equal suitability.

Closing date: 19.06.2022