Goethe University PhD & PostDoc Positions 2025 for International Scholars. The Faculty of Social Sciences at Johann Wolfgang Goethe University Frankfurt am Main invites applications for various positions in Sociology with a focus on empirical educational research.
These positions include pedagogical employee roles, with a primary focus on empirical research and teaching in the fields of education, politics, and economics.
| Position | Goethe University PhD & PostDoc Positions 2025 |
|---|---|
| Number of Awards | 1 |
| Duration | 4 years |
| Deadline | September 2024 |
| Website | Goethe University Positions Webpage |
Application Deadline:
- September 2024
Type:
- PhD
Eligibility:
To be eligible for these positions, candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Hold a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in fields such as peace and conflict studies, International Relations, or political science.
- The candidate’s PhD project should focus on terrorist groups or counter-terrorism in the MENA region or Sub-Saharan Africa.
- Possess excellent English language skills, very good proficiency in Arabic or French, and a good command of German.
- Have substantial experience abroad.
- Proficient in quantitative or qualitative research methods.
Employment Requirements:
- Completed teaching degree.
- Proof of at least three years of school service after passing the 2nd state examination in a relevant school subject, particularly “Politics and Economics” or “Social Sciences.”
Eligible Countries:
- Any
Location:
- Frankfurt, Germany
Number of Awards:
- 1
Value & Duration of Award:
- The secondment is for a period of four years.
- The salary grade is based on the job characteristics outlined in the collective agreement applicable to Goethe University (TV-GU).
- The research associate will be based at the Peace Research Institute Frankfurt (PRIF) and will work within the research group on terrorism.
Responsibilities:
The position’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Implementing practical school studies in educational science for teacher training students in all subjects.
- Supervising block internships, including school visits.
- Conducting educational science proseminars on various topics, such as educational theories, social and cultural living conditions, political education, communication and conflict, mediality, gender, educational systems, school as an organization, and professionalization.
- Supervising academic term papers for student teachers.
- Administering (state examination) exams in sociology or political science.
How to Apply:
To apply for the Goethe University PhD & PostDoc Positions 2025, candidates should follow the specific application procedures outlined on the university’s webpage.
Visit the Goethe University PhD & PostDoc Positions Webpage for more details and to apply.
