Postdoctoral Researcher - Berlin, Deutschland - Hertie School of Governance

Hertie School of Governance
Hertie School of Governance
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Lena Wagner

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Beschreibung
The Hertie School in Berlin prepares exceptional students for leadership positions in government, business, and civil society.

The school offers master's programmes, executive education and doctoral programmes, distinguished by interdisciplinary and practice-oriented teaching, as well as outstanding research.

Its extensive international network positions it as an ambassador of good governance, characterised by public debate and engagement. The school was founded in 2003 by the Hertie Foundation, which remains its major funder. The Hertie School is accredited by the state and the German Science Council.


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to take part in the research project "The Long Arm of Authoritarian States," funded under the EU Horizon program 2020.

Authoritarian states try to control information beyond their borders.

For this three-year project we investigate China's attempts to control information inside the European Union, and compare tactics, techniques, and procedures with Russia, Ethiopia, and Rwanda.

Under the supervision of principal investigator Daniela Stockmann, the project brings together a team of one postdoctoral fellow and two PhD research assistants.

The position is fulltime with a preferred starting date of 01 July 2024, and for 2 years. Deferral for a year is not possible for this position. Travel for fieldwork, conference travel, and further training is supported by the project.


Your tasks:
Position responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

  • Your main task will be to further the project's research agenda, relying on qualitative and quantitative research methods (e.g. collecting data as a member of a research team, analyzing data)
  • Contribute to scholarly publications and research reports based on results, maintaining research records
  • Aid in organizational tasks.

Your profile:

  • The position requires a PhD in political science, communication, psychology, sociology, methodology, Chinese studies, or a related discipline
  • Thorough knowledge of social science research and data collection methods (qualitative and quantitative)
  • Strong skills in qualitative interviewing, statistical analysis; and fluency in the Chinese language.
  • Prior experience with fieldwork, survey development, or the use of digital research methods are a plus.

We offer:
A stimulating international and diverse environment in multiple areas of social science, high-quality teaching and public policy.

The Hertie School is a vibrant academic community that emphasizes excellence in research and teaching as well as an interdisciplinary perspective.

Our school has been certified as a family friendly work environment in higher education and an equal opportunity employer. Severely disabled applicants are given preferential consideration in the event of equal qualification.


Applications (in English) should include:

  • Current curriculum vitae including publications;
  • One writing sample (limit of 40 pages);
  • Three references to be directly sent by referees to Débora Araújo Dutra Ferreira, Faculty Assistant to Daniela Stockmann.
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