We are hiring!
Postdoctoral researcher at the University of Marburg as part of the Extractivism.de project
- Starting date: 01.10.2024
- Application deadline: 25.08.2024
- Pay grade: E 13 TV-H
- Time limit: 30.09.2027
- Scope: Full-time
The Centre for Near and Middle Eastern Studies, Department of Middle Eastern Politics, is calling for applications, subject to funding approval, for a full-time position financed by third-party funds is available from 1 October 2024 until 30 September 2027, provided that no previous qualification periods are to be credited, as a Postdoctoral researcher to be filled. The position will be graded according to pay group 13 of the collective labour agreement of the State of Hesse.
The externally funded project “Extractivism in Latin America and the Maghreb” is a BMBF-funded research network of the Universities of Marburg and Kassel and deals with the geopolitical implications of raw materials and the global energy transition on the societies of the Maghreb as well as the raw materials policy and strategy of Germany and the EU.
Your tasks
- Scientific collaboration in the above-mentioned research project on the topic of German and European raw materials policy
- Intensive involvement in the conception and organisation of workshops, colloquia and conferences
- Supervision of the Fellowship Programme
- Participation in transdisciplinary theory forums within the framework of the research network, the BMBF-Merian Centre MECAM and the CNMS
Within the scope of the tasks assigned, the candidate will have the opportunity to carry out independent scientific work, which will serve their own scientific qualification. The time limit is based on § 2, 1 WissZeitVG.
Your profile:
- Completed academic university degree (Diplom, Master’s or comparable) as well as an above-average doctorate in political science or a related social science discipline
- very good active knowledge of German, French and English
- Ability to work in a team and presence in Marburg
- Interest in German and European raw materials policy is an advantage
We offer
- an interesting and broad spectrum of work
- State ticket for free use of public transport in Hesse
- Company pension scheme and special annual payment
In areas where women are underrepresented, women with equal qualifications are given preferential consideration. As a family-friendly university, we support our employees in balancing family and career. Part-time employment and a reduction in working hours are generally possible. If equally qualified, people with disabilities within the meaning of SGB IX (§ 2, para. 2, 3) will be given preference. Application and interview costs will not be reimbursed.
Contact for further information
Prof Dr Rachid Ouaissa
+49 6421-28 25956
