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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