Research Position (m/f/d) in the area of Quantitative Methods of Empirical Social Research

Job Summary

Research Position (m/f/d) in the area of Quantitative Methods of Empirical Social Research

Faculty: Faculty of Sociology, Bielefeld University

Position ID: Wiss26094

Start date:

Contract type: Fixed‑term (up to 4 years)

Working time: 75 %

Remuneration: Salary level 13 TV‑L (according to the German TV‑L scale)

Research Group

The research group Quantitative Methods of Empirical Social Research represents the field in research and teaching at the Faculty of Sociology. Research focuses on the collection and analysis of 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 social and political inequalities, the situation of migrants and sexual minorities, societal polarization and social cohesion.

Responsibilities

• Academic research duties (≈ 65 %):
  • Independent research in 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
• Teaching duties (3 LVS) in quantitative methods training, especially the analysis of survey data using Stata, including advising and examining students (≈ 25 %)
• Participation in research and third‑party funding applications of the AG (≈ 10 %):
  • Organisational and administrative tasks, committee work
  • Collaboration in academic self‑administration

Qualifications

• Completed scientific university degree (Master or Diploma) in the social sciences or a related field, with a focus on quantitative methods
• Very good knowledge of methods in quantitative empirical social research (research designs, data collection and analysis methods)
• Good knowledge of the statistical software Stata (especially syntax)
• Independent, responsible, and committed working style
• Ability to work in a team and organisational/coordination skills (e.g., organising academic events such as lecture series or workshops)
• Interest in analytical‑empirical research (independently and in a team)
• Ability to write, present, and publish academic work in English, and advanced German language skills

Preferred experience and skills

• Interest in the group’s substantive research foci (political attitudes and behaviour, social inequality, migration, sexual minorities, etc.)
• Teaching experience in quantitative empirical social research
• Interest in pursuing a doctorate (PhD)

Benefits

• Salary according to Remuneration level 13 TV‑L
• Fixed‑term contract (up to 4 years, length may vary in individual cases)
• Part‑time 75 %
• Internal and external training opportunities
• Variety of health, consulting, and prevention services
• Reconcilability of family and work
• 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.)

Equal Opportunity Policies

Universität Bielefeld is an equal‑opportunity employer. The university welcomes applications from women and encourages applications from suitably qualified people with disabilities. Positions can be carried out with reduced working hours upon request, if this does not conflict with official needs.

Application Process

Application deadline:

To apply, please use our online form via the application button below or contact Prof. Dr. Martin Kroh at Postal address: Universität Bielefeld, Fakultät für Soziologie, Katrin Kuhlmann, Postfach 10 01 31, 33501 Bielefeld – positions can be carried out with reduced working hours where permissible.