Research Assistant (f/m/x) in a project – Pre-Doc

Job description:

Theoretical and empirical modelling of the complex relationship between, among other things, health and retirement
Data analysis, i.e. learning and applying statistical methods
Writing and publishing journal articles
Assisting with the everyday tasks of the project, e.g. by communicating with partner institutes or preparing the content of meetings
Possibility of writing a project-related dissertation

Requirements:

Very good university degree (Master’s or comparable degree) in sociology, political sciences, statistical sciences, demography, public health, or related subjects
Prior knowledge of and research interest in social and health inequality and in social and pension policy
Above-average knowledge of data management and the statistical methods of longitudinal and causal analysis, as well as in writing scientific texts
Very good computer, software, and English skills (C1) are required. Applicants who do not speak German must also be willing to acquire good German language skills
Ability to work in a team, as well as a structured and conscientious approach to work

We offer (among other things):

The opportunity for project-related analysis of world-class datasets, an extensive interdisciplinary network, and support in achieving your own scientific and professional goals
Flexible working conditions (in terms of working hours and proportion of remote work), professional equipment, and a pleasant working atmosphere in our team
If you do write your (optional) dissertation as part of the project, you will have access not only to the graduate program of the Bamberg Graduate School of Social Sciences (BAGSS) (www.uni-bamberg.de/en/bagss), but also to excellent data, methodological knowledge, and supervision within the project’s network

General information:
The University of Bamberg is committed to increasing the proportion of women in research and teaching, and therefore strongly encourages suitably qualified women to apply. Severely disabled applicants will be given preferential consideration if their qualifications are otherwise essentially equal.

The University of Bamberg has been certified by the Hertie Foundation as a family-friendly university. It is particularly committed to the compatibility of family and working life.

Application:
Please send your application documents in German or English (1-page letter of motivation, CV, relevant certificates) in electronic form (combined into one PDF document) to the following e-mail address: sekretariat.sozungleichheit@uni-bamberg.de.

If you have any research-related questions, please contact Prof. Dr. Rasmus Hoffmann (rasmus.hoffmann@uni-bamberg.de).

Application deadline: 01.12.2024
(Applications will be considered until all documents have been reviewed)