Doctoral Researcher - Science Futures

• Develop an individual PhD-research agenda including research question, conceptual and methodological design in the frame of the work-package 'International Organizations as Brokers of Change' within Science Futures; Conduct fieldwork in Kenya and Tanzania
• Collaborate closely within the project 'Science Futures' in order to jointly ensure the full implementation of the project
• Collaborate closely with project partners in Bonn, Cologne, and various institutions in Kenya and Tanzania
• Participate and contribute to IDOS dual PhD-programme, as well as to IDOS as an institute as a whole

This role contributes to studying science-policy interfaces in Kenya and Tanzania, examining science-based policy advice and dialogue between researchers and decision-makers in rural development contexts, ultimately supporting sustainable development in Africa.

• Masters degree in a relevant field of the social sciences (e.g. Human Geography, Sociology, Anthropology, Area Studies, Science & Technology Studies)
• Proven knowledge in and experience with research methodologies in social sciences, esp. qualitative and ethnographic social research methods
• Strong motivation and commitment towards pursuing a PhD
• Research or work experience in Africa is an asset
• Eagerness to work in an interdisciplinary, globally dispersed team
• Strong writing, communication and organizational skills
• Fluent written and spoken English, good command of Swahili or German are an asset
• Willingness and aptness to travel abroad, including countries with a tropical climate

• German public sector tariff, EG13 TVoeD Bund according to previous work experience: 40.800 – 58.500 Euro gross (65%)
• Flexible working hours with a weekly working time of 65%, 25.4 hours/week
• Possibility of mobile working ('Homeoffice' within Germany up to 60% per week)
• Possibility to use a subsidized Deutschland-Job-Ticket and good access to public transportation
• Special annual payment in accordance with TVoeD Bund 'Collective agreement of the federal government'
• Up to 30 days annual vacation plus 6 days company vacation
• Trainings for further professional development
• Employer's contribution to the company pension scheme at VBLU
• Many more social and monetary benefits
• Excellent and support-intensive research environment with regular research workshops, international conferences, and research stays abroad