Postdoctoral Researcher for Longitudinal Surveys (DRS-57) in Mannheim

GESIS - Leibniz-Institute for the Social Sciences

GESIS - Leibniz-Institute for the Social Sciences is an internationally active research institute and member of the Leibniz Association, funded by federal and state governments.

Starting on 01.01.2027 our Department Data and Research on Society , Team Social Surveys located in Mannheim , is looking for a Postdoctoral Researcher for Longitudinal Surveys (Salary group 13 TV-L, working time 100 %, Limitation for two years)

Your tasks will be:

• Planning and implementing CRONOS within the framework of the EU-funded INNOVATE Project initiated by ESS ERIC and further partners, in close cooperation with partners within and outside the institute




• Planning and implementing the 13th round of the European Social Surveys (ESS) in Germany




• Planning, coordinating and contributing to the German Translation of the ESS Source Questionnaire, and the fieldwork materials for the 13th round of ESS and for CRONOS




• Checking and processing the data collected in the ESS and in CRONOS in Germany during and after the data collection




• Presenting and publishing ESS-relevant research in scientific conferences and journals

Your profile:

• Above-average completed PhD (as well as a Master) in the Social Sciences (for example Sociology, Political Science, Social Psychology, Survey Methodology)




• Sound knowledge in empirical quantitative social research including the use of statistical analysis methods and programs (Stata, R)




• Excellent German language skills and very good Englisch skills in speaking and writing




• Ability to plan and implement projects efficiently, coupled with an independent and proactive working style as well as good inter-personal communication and collaboration skills




• Practical experience in the implementation of social-scientific surveys is of advantage

Our Benefits:

• The possibility to gain valuable knowledge and experience in one of the most renowned international survey programs in Europe (Project and data management, data processing and an international network)




• Participation in the implementation of an established international repeated cross-sectional Survey and the establishment of a new international panel in Germany




• An attractive working environment with a friendly and collegial atmosphere




• Flexible working hours and regulations for mobile working




• Very good conditions for reconciling work and family life, e.g. subsidies for childcare for children who have not yet attained the age of compulsory schooling




• Holistic company health management and discounted participation in the university's sports program




• Generous support for your pension provision as a direct insurance policy




• Promotion of your skills through further training measures

Contact

For further information concerning the tasks please contact Oshrat Hochman, PhD via phone +49 621 1246 428 or via E-Mail ( ).

Questions about the application process, please contact Michaela Schwarzhaupt via E- Mail ( ).

Our reference number is: DRS-57

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