Dear colleagues,
Bremen (Bremen University and Jacobs) has 21 doctoral stipends and several post-doc positions/ junior professorships announced, thanks to the success in the German excellence initiative. I would be extremely grateful if you could pass on the information to suitable candidates.
Many thanks and best regards,
Prof. Dr. Susanne K. Schmidt
Jean Monnet Centre for European Studies
Bremen University/SFG 1340
Enrique-Schmidt Str. 7
28359 BREMEN
Germany
Tel.: + 49 421 218 67045 (new!)
Fax: + 49 421 218 4896
Email: skschmidt@uni-bremen.de
The Bremen International Graduate School of Social Sciences (BIGSSS) invites applications to its Ph.D. and Post-doc program. The program is funded by the German Excellence Initiative and will commence in September 2008. BIGSSS is an inter-university institute of the University of Bremen (UB) and Jacobs University. BIGSSS builds on the experience and institutional structure of both UB's Graduate School of Social Sciences (GSSS) and Jacobs' interdisciplinary social-science graduate programs at the School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS) and the Jacobs Center on Lifelong Learning and Institutional Development (JCLL). The program provides close supervision of dissertation work within a demand-tailored education and research framework. BIGSSS is part of an international network of strong graduate programs. It supports its Ph.D. and Post-doc Fellows in achieving early scientific independence, providing funds for conducting, presenting and publishing their research. The language of instruction is English.
Successful applicants for the Ph.D. and Post-doc Fellowships will pursue a topic in one of BIGSSS' five Thematic Fields:
- Global Integration
- Integration and Diversity in the New Europe
- Social Integration and the Welfare State
- Attitude Formation, Value Change, and Intercultural Communication
- Life-Course and Lifespan Dynamics.
*21 Ph.D . Stipends/Fellowships
*BIGSSS seeks candidates with strong academic abilities and a Master's degree (or equivalent) in political science, sociology, psychology, law, economics, mass communication or other social science disciplines. We offer Ph.D. stipends of 1250/month for 36 months, contingent on successful completion of each year.
*6 - 8 Post-doc Stipends/Fellowships
*We seek candidates pursuing English-language publication projects either from their dissertation (by making findings available to an international audience through a book or journal article) or from a new project. Post-doc stipends of 1500/month may run from 3 to 12 months. The competition is open to candidates who have received a doctorate in political science, sociology, psychology, law, economics, mass communication or other social science disciplines within the last 5 years, or who can be expected to finish prior to commencing their post-doc stay.
More information as well as lists of required application materials can be found at www.bigsss-bremen <http://www.bigsss-bremen/> .de.
Non-German students are strongly encouraged to apply. BIGSSS strives to increase the share of women in the university and hence also strongly encourages women to apply. Applicants with disabilities who are equally qualified will be favored. Applications may be sent until 1 March 2008 to the following address:
Bremen International Graduate School of Social Sciences,
Prof. Dr. Steffen Mau, Founding Dean
Universität Bremen
PF/PO Box 330440
28334 Bremen
Germany
The Bremen International Graduate School of Social Sciences (BIGSSS) has been awarded funding by the German Excellence Initiative and is being founded in cooperation between University of Bremen (UB) and Jacobs University Bremen. BIGSSS builds on the experience and institutional structure of both UB's Graduate School of Social Sciences (GSSS) and Jacobs' interdisciplinary social-science graduate programs at the School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS) and the Jacobs Center on Lifelong Learning and Institutional Development (JCLL). BIGSSS draws on established regional, national and international cooperation with renowned partner institutions.
BIGSSS invites applications for the following academic positions:
*Junior Professorship in Sociology*
(W1, tenure track)
Reference No. JP 65/07 (Universität Bremen)
We are looking for candidates with a strong background in the study of education and labour markets, both theoretically and in research. Candidates with expertise in comparative research in one of the fields are particularly encouraged to apply. The holder of the position will be member of the Faculty of Social Sciences (Fachbereich Sozialwissenschaften) at the University of Bremen. He/she would have responsibilities in teaching and in coordinating one of the thematic fields of BIGSSS. Additionally, he/she should be prepared to engage in teaching in the university's BA and MA programs of Sociology and in the MA European Labour Studies. The initial contract runs for three years with the possibility of renewal for another three years. The university offers a competitive tenure track.
*Assistant Professorship in Social Science Research Methods
*Reference No. 700 (Jacobs University)
For the Methods Center of BIGSSS we are seeking candidates with a strong record in the methods of social research and a focus on large-n and small-n comparative research designs, especially case-study designs and methodology. The successful candidate should be willing to assume coordinator functions in the Methods Center. Scholars with a substantive research focus on topics in political science or sociology, in particular on topics which align with one of BIGSSS' research themes, are particularly encouraged to apply. The salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The initial contract runs for five years.
*Post-doc Position in European Studies
*(TV-L 13 until October 31, 2012)
Reference No. A138/07 (Universität Bremen)
Applicants preferably have a background in political science with an interdisciplinary bent toward law. The holder of the position would have responsibilities in teaching and in coordinating one of the schools' thematic fields.
*University Lecturer (Post-Doc) in "Socio-Cultural Change and the Individual"
*Reference No. 710 (Jacobs University)
Applicants preferably have a disciplinary background in social or developmental psychology, communication, sociology or political science, and experience in the management of graduate programs. The holder of the position will have responsibilities in teaching and in coordinating BIGSSS' thematic field "Attitude Formation, Value Change and Intercultural Communication" The salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The initial contract runs for 3 years.
Applicants for all academic positions should demonstrate accomplishment in both teaching and research, and the ability to obtain research funding. They are expected to have a strong record of scholarly productivity (including an outstanding dissertation), and a commitment to institutional excellence and inter-institutional cooperation. Any experience in interdisciplinary settings will be considered a strong point. BIGSSS' language of instruction is English. Preferably, work at the Graduate School should begin in July 2008.
The following administrative positions are central to the organisation and management of the School. These positions will be filled as soon as possible.
*Executive Assistant to the Dean
*Reference No. 720 (Jacobs University)
This post is designed to support the Dean and the executive team of BIGSSS, which includes the Vice Deans, the Executive Secretary and the Directors of Study. Fields of activity include public relations, internal communication, organizational (re)structuring, project management, conference organization and reporting. The salary will be commensurate with qualifications and
experience.
*Admission Officer (part-time)
*Reference No. 730 (Jacobs University)
This post is designed to run the administrative affairs of approximately 120 doctoral fellows at BIGSSS. Fields of responsibility include matriculation, student visas, residence permits, and health insurance, as well as maintaining files on the doctoral fellows in the admissions process, course registration and progress assessment. The salary will be commensurate with
qualifications and experience.
Both universities are equal opportunity employers and aim particularly at increasing the percentage of women in research. Applicants with disabilities who are equally qualified will be favored.
For all positions, please send your applications (in English) by 31 January 2008 to the following address:
Bremen International Graduate School of Social Sciences
Prof. Dr. Steffen Mau, Founding Dean
Universität Bremen
PF / PO Box 330440
28334 Bremen, Germany
Applicants for the academic positions are expected to send a CV including teaching experience and a list of publications.
More information on the Graduate School can be found at
www.bigsss-bremen <http://www.bigsss-bremen/> .de.
Bremen (Bremen University and Jacobs) has 21 doctoral stipends and several post-doc positions/ junior professorships announced, thanks to the success in the German excellence initiative. I would be extremely grateful if you could pass on the information to suitable candidates.
Many thanks and best regards,
Prof. Dr. Susanne K. Schmidt
Jean Monnet Centre for European Studies
Bremen University/SFG 1340
Enrique-Schmidt Str. 7
28359 BREMEN
Germany
Tel.: + 49 421 218 67045 (new!)
Fax: + 49 421 218 4896
Email: skschmidt@uni-bremen.de
The Bremen International Graduate School of Social Sciences (BIGSSS) invites applications to its Ph.D. and Post-doc program. The program is funded by the German Excellence Initiative and will commence in September 2008. BIGSSS is an inter-university institute of the University of Bremen (UB) and Jacobs University. BIGSSS builds on the experience and institutional structure of both UB's Graduate School of Social Sciences (GSSS) and Jacobs' interdisciplinary social-science graduate programs at the School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS) and the Jacobs Center on Lifelong Learning and Institutional Development (JCLL). The program provides close supervision of dissertation work within a demand-tailored education and research framework. BIGSSS is part of an international network of strong graduate programs. It supports its Ph.D. and Post-doc Fellows in achieving early scientific independence, providing funds for conducting, presenting and publishing their research. The language of instruction is English.
Successful applicants for the Ph.D. and Post-doc Fellowships will pursue a topic in one of BIGSSS' five Thematic Fields:
- Global Integration
- Integration and Diversity in the New Europe
- Social Integration and the Welfare State
- Attitude Formation, Value Change, and Intercultural Communication
- Life-Course and Lifespan Dynamics.
*21 Ph.D . Stipends/Fellowships
*BIGSSS seeks candidates with strong academic abilities and a Master's degree (or equivalent) in political science, sociology, psychology, law, economics, mass communication or other social science disciplines. We offer Ph.D. stipends of 1250/month for 36 months, contingent on successful completion of each year.
*6 - 8 Post-doc Stipends/Fellowships
*We seek candidates pursuing English-language publication projects either from their dissertation (by making findings available to an international audience through a book or journal article) or from a new project. Post-doc stipends of 1500/month may run from 3 to 12 months. The competition is open to candidates who have received a doctorate in political science, sociology, psychology, law, economics, mass communication or other social science disciplines within the last 5 years, or who can be expected to finish prior to commencing their post-doc stay.
More information as well as lists of required application materials can be found at www.bigsss-bremen <http://www.bigsss-bremen/> .de.
Non-German students are strongly encouraged to apply. BIGSSS strives to increase the share of women in the university and hence also strongly encourages women to apply. Applicants with disabilities who are equally qualified will be favored. Applications may be sent until 1 March 2008 to the following address:
Bremen International Graduate School of Social Sciences,
Prof. Dr. Steffen Mau, Founding Dean
Universität Bremen
PF/PO Box 330440
28334 Bremen
Germany
The Bremen International Graduate School of Social Sciences (BIGSSS) has been awarded funding by the German Excellence Initiative and is being founded in cooperation between University of Bremen (UB) and Jacobs University Bremen. BIGSSS builds on the experience and institutional structure of both UB's Graduate School of Social Sciences (GSSS) and Jacobs' interdisciplinary social-science graduate programs at the School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS) and the Jacobs Center on Lifelong Learning and Institutional Development (JCLL). BIGSSS draws on established regional, national and international cooperation with renowned partner institutions.
BIGSSS invites applications for the following academic positions:
*Junior Professorship in Sociology*
(W1, tenure track)
Reference No. JP 65/07 (Universität Bremen)
We are looking for candidates with a strong background in the study of education and labour markets, both theoretically and in research. Candidates with expertise in comparative research in one of the fields are particularly encouraged to apply. The holder of the position will be member of the Faculty of Social Sciences (Fachbereich Sozialwissenschaften) at the University of Bremen. He/she would have responsibilities in teaching and in coordinating one of the thematic fields of BIGSSS. Additionally, he/she should be prepared to engage in teaching in the university's BA and MA programs of Sociology and in the MA European Labour Studies. The initial contract runs for three years with the possibility of renewal for another three years. The university offers a competitive tenure track.
*Assistant Professorship in Social Science Research Methods
*Reference No. 700 (Jacobs University)
For the Methods Center of BIGSSS we are seeking candidates with a strong record in the methods of social research and a focus on large-n and small-n comparative research designs, especially case-study designs and methodology. The successful candidate should be willing to assume coordinator functions in the Methods Center. Scholars with a substantive research focus on topics in political science or sociology, in particular on topics which align with one of BIGSSS' research themes, are particularly encouraged to apply. The salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The initial contract runs for five years.
*Post-doc Position in European Studies
*(TV-L 13 until October 31, 2012)
Reference No. A138/07 (Universität Bremen)
Applicants preferably have a background in political science with an interdisciplinary bent toward law. The holder of the position would have responsibilities in teaching and in coordinating one of the schools' thematic fields.
*University Lecturer (Post-Doc) in "Socio-Cultural Change and the Individual"
*Reference No. 710 (Jacobs University)
Applicants preferably have a disciplinary background in social or developmental psychology, communication, sociology or political science, and experience in the management of graduate programs. The holder of the position will have responsibilities in teaching and in coordinating BIGSSS' thematic field "Attitude Formation, Value Change and Intercultural Communication" The salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The initial contract runs for 3 years.
Applicants for all academic positions should demonstrate accomplishment in both teaching and research, and the ability to obtain research funding. They are expected to have a strong record of scholarly productivity (including an outstanding dissertation), and a commitment to institutional excellence and inter-institutional cooperation. Any experience in interdisciplinary settings will be considered a strong point. BIGSSS' language of instruction is English. Preferably, work at the Graduate School should begin in July 2008.
The following administrative positions are central to the organisation and management of the School. These positions will be filled as soon as possible.
*Executive Assistant to the Dean
*Reference No. 720 (Jacobs University)
This post is designed to support the Dean and the executive team of BIGSSS, which includes the Vice Deans, the Executive Secretary and the Directors of Study. Fields of activity include public relations, internal communication, organizational (re)structuring, project management, conference organization and reporting. The salary will be commensurate with qualifications and
experience.
*Admission Officer (part-time)
*Reference No. 730 (Jacobs University)
This post is designed to run the administrative affairs of approximately 120 doctoral fellows at BIGSSS. Fields of responsibility include matriculation, student visas, residence permits, and health insurance, as well as maintaining files on the doctoral fellows in the admissions process, course registration and progress assessment. The salary will be commensurate with
qualifications and experience.
Both universities are equal opportunity employers and aim particularly at increasing the percentage of women in research. Applicants with disabilities who are equally qualified will be favored.
For all positions, please send your applications (in English) by 31 January 2008 to the following address:
Bremen International Graduate School of Social Sciences
Prof. Dr. Steffen Mau, Founding Dean
Universität Bremen
PF / PO Box 330440
28334 Bremen, Germany
Applicants for the academic positions are expected to send a CV including teaching experience and a list of publications.
More information on the Graduate School can be found at
www.bigsss-bremen <http://www.bigsss-bremen/> .de.
