Researcher (Post-Doc)
We seek:
In the Faculty II: School of Education, Architecture and the Arts, DFG Research Training Group 2493 “Consequences of Social Services Work”, we are looking for a researcher as of the 01.10.2024 at the following conditions:
- 100% = 39,83 hours
- Pay grade 13 TV-L
- limited 31.03.2029
The DFG Research Training Group focuses on the consequences of social services work for the service users. Consequences are deliberately defined broadly, as different consequences that can arise from social services work. Social services are understood as institutionalized measures implemented by the welfare state for the pedagogical or psychosocial support of people’s participation and options for action. The DFG Research Training Group aims to constructively combine and further develop existing approaches to impact- and user-oriented research and to consider for the specific circumstances of social services work. Particular attention is paid to the social contexts in which social services work and the consequences of interdependencies of contexts and social services: Concepts of normality and the need for help, the social situation of the service users and the settings in which help is provided.
Your tasks:
- Design and realization of an own research project that uses the opportunities and interdisciplinary orientation of the DFG Research Training Group. Projects that integrate different methodological or theoretical perspectives or develop innovative approaches in impact research are welcome.
- Active participation with own seat in the management board
- Planning of the scientific program together with the coordinator, the PhD studens and the principal investigators
- Moderation of a constructive dialog of the different research approaches together with the principal investigators
- Contact person for the PhD students
- Participation in all events of the DFG Research Training Group, including theory and methods seminars, colloquia, workshops and training sessions, with the aim of enriching the academic exchange and enrich the learning environment
- Presentation and discussion of own research results within the college and at national and international conferences
- Teaching duties: four semester hours per week
Your profile:
- Relevant academic university degree (Master, Magister, Diploma or Teaching Training/State Examination, Section II) in one of the following disciplines: Social Pedagogy, Social Work, Educational Science, Psychology, Sociology or Social Science, Media Studies
- Above-average doctoratl degree; doctoral thesis with an empirical focus in the field of social assistance
- Profound knowledge about theories of social services
- Interest in a further academic career
- Affinity for interdisciplinary exchange
- Own research project related to the topic of the DFG Research Training Group. A two- to three-page exposé of the habilitation project plus a work plan must be enclosed with the application. Information on the exposé can be found on the above-mentioned homepage
- Interest to participate in the international event program of the DFG Research Training Group
- Good knowledge of written and spoken German and English
Our range of services:
- Promotion of your scientific qualification according to the Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz [act on temporary employment in higher education] (habilitation)
- Participation in the qualification program of the Research Training Group, excellent support for your habilitation project
- Promotion of your scientific network through a variety of scientific contacts
- A friendly team and an appreciative working atmosphere
- Responsibility for a field of activity with great creative potential
- A modern understanding of leadership and collaboration
- Good work-life balance, for example, through flexible working hours and work location, as well as support with child care
- Extensive personnel development program
- Health management with a wide range of prevention and counseling services
We look forward to receiving your application by 23.07.2024.
Please apply exclusively via our job portal. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applications in writing or by e-mail.
Your contact person:
Prof. Dr. Chantal Munsch
0271 / 740 – 2096
chantal.munsch@uni-siegen.de
Researcher (Scientific Coordination)
The University of Siegen is a modern university with an international orientation and a focus on interdisciplinary research. It currently has around 15,000 students and covers a range of research fields from the humanities, social and economic sciences to natural sciences, engineering and life sciences. With over 2,000 employees, the university is one of the largest employers in the region and offers a unique environment for teaching, study, research and knowledge transfer.
We seek:
In the Faculty II: School of Education, Architecture and the Arts, DFG Research Training Group 2493 “Consequences of Social Services Work”, we are looking for a researcher as of the nächstmöglichen Zeitpunkt at the following conditions:
- 100% = 39,83 hours
- Pay grade 13 TV-L
- limited bis 31.03.2029
The DFG Research Training Group focuses on the consequences of social services work for its service users. Consequences are deliberately defined broadly, as different consequences that can arise from social services work. Social services work is understood as institutionalized measures implemented by the welfare state for the pedagogical or psychosocial support of people’s participation and options for action. The DFG Research Training Group aims to constructively combine and further develop existing approaches to impact- and user-oriented research and to consider for the specific circumstances of social services work. Particular attention is paid to the social contexts in which social services work and the consequences of interdependencies of contexts and social services: Concepts of normality and the need for help, the social situation of the service users and the settings in which help is provided.
Your tasks:
- Organization of workshops, external lectures and colloquiums in cooperation with fellows and applicants
- Close communication with fellows and applicants
- Communication with guest lecturers
- Communication with cooperation partners at the University of Siegen (House of Young Talents, Equal Opportunities Office, et cetera)
- Documentation of activities and preparation of the work report (data collection)
- Coordination of application processes
- Coordination of internet presence
- Preparation of decision papers
- Participation in management; presence on at least two days per week
- Teaching duties: two semester hours per week
The position offers you the opportunity to do your own research and to publish your work.
Your profile:
- Above-average academic degree (PhD; Diploma, Master’s Degree, Magister or an equivalent; preferably with a social pedagogical focus) in pedagogy, social work, social pedagogy, sociology, psychology or a similar research field
- Experience in project management in an academic context, preferably in cooperative or interdisciplinary research projects
- Experience in empirical social research
- Experience in the field of social services work
- Independence and a structured way of working
- Politeness and reliability
- Experience in teaching and academic administration
- Fluency in written and spoken German and English
- Good knowledge of written and spoken German and English
- Exceptional skills in research organization and cooperation
- Willingness to work in the facilities of the University of Siegen
Our range of services:
- Promotion of own scientific qualification according to the Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz [act on temporary employment in higher education] (German PhD)
- Participation in the qualification program of the Research Training Group, excellent support for the habilitation project
- Promotion of the scientific network through a variety of scientific contacts
- A friendly team and an appreciative working atmosphere
- Diverse opportunities to take on responsibility and make a visible contribution in the research and teaching environment
- A modern understanding of leadership and collaboration
- Good work-life balance, for example, through flexible working hours and work location, as well as support with child care
- Extensive personnel development program
- Health management with a wide range of prevention and counseling services
We look forward to receiving your application by 12.07.2024.
Please apply exclusively via our job portal. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applications in writing or by e-mail.
Your contact person:
Prof. Dr. Chantal Munsch
0271 / 740 – 2096
chantal.munsch@uni-siegen.de
Possibility to participate as a doctoral student in the qualification and mentoring program of the DFG Research Training Group “Consequences of social services work” at the University of Siegen!
The DFG Research Training Group focuses on the impacts of psychological and social services work for its addressees. Consequences are deliberately defined broadly as both intended and unintended consequences and side effects of social services work. The involvement of socio-pedagogical, psychological and sociological disciplines, and other associated disciplines, also makes it highly interdisciplinary.
Doctoral researchers working on the subject area of the Research Training Group can participate as external members. External candidates can benefit from the entire qualification and mentoring program. This includes regularly organized colloquiums, subgroup-meetings, and workshops to support academic excellence and career development. Financing of the doctoral position cannot be realized by the Research Training Group. Participation is possible from 01.10.2024.
Your profile
- A relevant postgraduate degree (Master, Magister, Diploma or Teacher Training/State Examination, Section II) in one of the following disciplines: Social Pedagogy, Educational Science, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology or Social Science, Media Studies.
- Outstanding scholarly achievements.
- Own research project in one of the above-mentioned disciplines related to the topic of the DFG Research Training Group.
- Affinity to interdisciplinary working methods.
- Willingness to take part in the international program of events of the DFG Research Training Group.
- Willingness to do a Doctorate in the Research Training Group (first and/or second tutor).
- Good knowledge of German and English, both spoken and written.
Please send your application documents to folgensozialerhilfen@uni-siegen.de by 21.06.2024. Give us an account of what motivates you to participate in the qualification and mentoring program of the Research Training Group. Please also send us an outline paper (max. 1 page) in which you briefly describe your research idea, a timetable of your research project as well as copies of your certificates and your curriculum vitae.
Further information about the Research Training Group can be found on the homepage.
If there are any questions, please contact Inga Selent (Postdoc of the Research Training Group): inga.selent@uni-siegen.de
