Research Position in MWK research project

 

Nestled in a modern city surrounded by nature and with an exceptional standard of living, Leibniz University Hannover offers excellent working conditions in a vibrant scientific community.

The Institute of Political Science welcomes applications for the following position starting as soon as possible: Research Position in MWK research project (salary scale 13 TV-L, 100%)

The position is limited for a time period of 30 months.

Your role

• The position is advertised in the project “Improving voting materials,” which is sponsored by the Lower Saxony Ministry for Science and Culture. The project goal is to systematize the German voting materials (ballots, mail ballots, etc.) with the aim of developing proposals for their improvement in terms of design and language for practitioners. To this end, the project will conduct two student-led research projects and several survey experiments.
• The project is associated with the Chair for Quantitative Political Science Methods at the Institute of Political Science at the Leibniz University Hannover.
• The position is tasked with managing the overall project, running the student-led research projects and the survey experiments, as well as coordinating the research assistants. Additional tasks are co-authoring project publications and developing future research projects.

Who are we looking for?

The successful candidate must hold a completed university degree in political science or a neighboring discipline.

In addition, we are looking for a candidate with the following:

• We expect a completed or soon to be completed PhD in a relevant field.
• We expect applicants to have experience with quantitative political science methods.
• Experience with the programming language R and political science experiments are appreciated.
• Ideally, the applicant has experience with research on the administration of elections.

Equal opportunities and diversity are core values at Leibniz University Hannover. Our goal is to tap into individual potential and open up possibilities. We therefore welcome applications from anyone interested in the position, irrespective of gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or ideology, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity.

We strive towards a balanced and diverse workforce and a reduction in under-representation in accordance with the Lower Saxony Equal Rights Act (Niedersächsisches Gleichberechtigungsgesetz – NGG). We therefore particularly encourage applications for the above-mentioned position from women. Preference will be given to equally-qualified candidates with disabilities.

Why join us?

With more than 5000 employees, Leibniz University Hannover is one of the largest and most attractive employers in the Hannover region. We offer a vibrant interdisciplinary and international working environment, and promote personal and professional development ranging from subject-related skills to leadership and languages.

As a family-friendly university, working hours can be organised according to various flexible models. Part-time employment as well as remote work (mobile work, work from home) can therefore be arranged upon request. We support employees with balancing work and family life, through services such as back-up childcare, childcare during school holidays, and parent-child offices, as well as providing individual advice regarding family responsibilities and caring for dependants.

To promote health and well-being among employees, we offer an extensive sports programme with over 100 different sports, as well as a fitness centre with a sauna and climbing space. Health management measures, such as courses on stress management, good nutrition and relaxation, aim to ensure a healthy workplace.

 

Additional information

For further information, please contact Prof. Dr. Dominic Nyhuis (tel.: +49 (0)511 762-4685, email: d.nyhuis@ipw.uni-hannover.de).

Please submit your application including a letter of motivation, a tabular CV, incl. publications, copies of certificates, and a writing sample by December 15, 2024 electronically (as one pdf document) to