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Postdoctoral Fellow

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Max Planck Institute

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Germany , Göttingen

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Job Description:

The Max Planck Institute for Political and Social Science in Göttingen conducts interdisciplinary research into pressing issues of social and political change, with a particular focus on conflict, inequality, the erosion of democracy, and processes of social transformation. At the Institute, the Department of Political Institutions and Conflict is inviting applications for the position of Postdoctoral Fellow (m/f/d) in Political Science (full-time for three years, start day September 1, 2026 or earlier).

Job Responsibility:

  • Conduct high-quality research within the framework of the department
  • Write academic articles with other department members
  • Carry out fieldwork and interviews in research locations
  • Contribute to the recruitment of PhD students and junior researchers
  • Co-supervise, support, and mentor PhD students and junior researchers working on the project
  • Assist with administrative responsibilities related to the project, including the organization of workshops, writing deliverables, data management, and dissemination of project findings in general audience venues
  • Be affiliated with and take an active part in the research environment at the Department

Requirements:

  • PhD degree or equivalent in Political Science obtained before the employment start date
  • Excellent publication record (i.e., publications in highly-ranked international journals) or demonstrated potential thereof
  • Demonstrated interest in the department’s research themes, and willingness to develop additional subject-matter and regional expertise
  • Excellent command of quantitative research methods, including panel regression, analysis of large administrative data, survey data, and statistical programming in Stata/R/etc
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
  • A commitment to academic integrity and transparency
  • Independent thinking and critical analytical skills
  • The ability to work independently as well as collaborate in an interdisciplinary team

Nice to have:

  • Familiarity with causal inference methods
  • Expertise in Global South contexts relevant to the department’s regional focus, such as South Asia or West Africa
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in languages relevant to the department’s regional focus, such as Hindi or Bengali
  • Experience collecting, coding, and analyzing event data
  • Experience conducting fieldwork and qualitative interviews
What we offer:
  • A full-time position for a period of three years in a stimulating and internationally renowned research environment
  • Employment according to the collective wage agreement for the German public service (TVöD Bund, EG 13), depending on qualifications and experience
  • Excellent opportunities for academic development, international networking, and interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Outstanding facilities, academic resources, and intellectual environments for the support of independent research
  • No teaching obligations for staff

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 06, 2026

Expiration:
May 03, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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