Academic Councillor as a Research Associate at a University

Organisation/Company Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz Research Field Communication sciences » Media studies Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Application Deadline 30 Sep 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Berlin) Country Germany Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 1 Dec 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number J186-2026 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The Department of communication is one of the centers of communication science in Germany. Fourteen professors and over 40 staff members teach and conduct research at the forefront of the discipline. The degree programmes on offer focus on academic excellence as well as social and professional relevance. The media business working group is responsible for the Master’s in Media Management.

• research collaboration in the field of media management and media economics,as well as publication of research findings
• Teaching on the Master’s programme in Media Management and the Institute’s other degree programmes, including statistics (8 SWS per semester)
• Supervising students and assessing final thesis
• Collaboration within the working group on the organisation of the Master’s programme in Media Management, as well as on academic administration and student advisory services (advice provided in German)
• Participation in academic self-governance
• a successfully completed University degree in communication science or a related discipline
• a PhD in communication science
• at least thirty months’ professional experience in a primary occupation following the successful completion of a degree
• a research interest and profile aligned with the media business working group
• in-depth knowledge of statistical methods, including structural equation modelling, multilevel modelling and QCA
• preferably contacts within the media industry that can be utilised for research and teaching
• relevant teaching experience specifically suited to the curriculum of the Master’s programme in Media Management
• teaching experience in the field of methodology and statistics
• Experience in supervising and assessing final-year thesis, preferably at the interface between communication science and economics
• Experience in academic self-governance
• Knowledge of programme organisation and project management
• Excellent German and English language skills
• Organisational skills and the ability to maintain an overview whilst juggling multiple concurrent tasks
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Communication and problem-solving skills

In addition to the general requirements according to public services law, applicants must meet the recruitment requirements stipulated in § 57 of the Hochschulgesetz of Rhineland-Palatinate.

Research Field Communication sciences » Media studies

Additional Information

• Flexible working hours, 30 days' vacation and fair rules for balancing work and family life
• We believe in success through a motivating and appreciative culture, equal opportunities and diversity. That is why we promote open exchange, respectful interaction and competent leadership.
• Strong support for your own academic career
• Opportunity to participate in general university sports programs
• extensive creative opportunities in a dynamic and team-oriented work environment

The position is remunerated according to salary gradeA 13 LBesG and to be filled by 12/1/2026 .This is a permanent civil servant position.

If the legal requirements for civil servants are not (or not yet) met, employment as an academic member of staff (EG 13 TV-L) may be possible.

JGU is diverse and welcomes qualified applications from people with varied backgrounds.

We aim to increase the number of women inthe field of research and teaching and therefore encourage female candidates to apply.

People with severe disabilities and people with disabilities who are treated equally in accordance with Section 2 (3) SGB IX will be given preferential consideration if they are suitable.

Selection process

You may only be employed in the civil service of the state of Rhineland-Palatinate if you can guarantee that you will uphold the free democratic basic order as defined in the Basic Law and the Constitution of Rhineland-Palatinate at all times.

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute FB 02 Social Sciences, Media, and Sports / Institute for Media Studies / Media Economics Country Germany State/Province Rheinland-Pfalz City Mainz Postal Code 55122 Street Saarstraße 21 Geofield