PhD Researcher in Survey Methodology/Data Quality

17 May 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

GESIS - Leibniz Institut für Sozialwissenschaften

Department

Cologne/Mannheim

Research Field

Sociology

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Germany

Application Deadline

9 Jun 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Berlin)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Part-time

Offer Starting Date

1 Sep 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Reference Number

SDM-166

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

GESIS – Leibniz-Institute for the Social Sciences is an internationally active research institute, funded by federal and state governments and member of the Leibniz Association.

Starting on September 1, 2024 our Department Survey Design & Methodology (SDM), Team Cross-cultural survey methods located in Mannheim, is looking for a

PhD Researcher in Survey Methodology/Data Quality

(Salary group 13 TV-L, 75 % working time, limited for 4 years)

The department Survey Design & Methodology (SDM)  is both nationally and internationally recognized for its expertise in survey methodology, gained over many years by conducting own research as well as consulting on and implementing renowned survey projects.

The European Social Survey (ESS)  collects data on the attitudes and behavior of the population in over 30 European countries every two years in accordance with scientific quality standards. GESIS supports the central coordination of the study in quality assurance and control.

 

Your tasks will be:

Colaboration on the European Social Survey (ESS ERIC), focussing on quality reporting and fieldwork monitoring:

• Analyzing and reporting on the socio-demographic composition and nonresponse bias in the national surveys of the ESS
• Assessing the composition of the realized samples and the respondent behavior in mixed-mode surveys
• Monitoring the fieldwork of countries participating in the ESS
• Carrying out research as part of a PhD, ideally on survey methodology in the ESS

Your profile:

• Scientific university degree (Master degree) in social sciences, data science, or a related discipline, with a quantitative focus
• Experience in conducting data analysis of complex datasets (like international or panel surveys) is an advantage
• Confident mastery of the statistical packages R, knowledge of further packages is an advantage
• Proficiency in spoken and written English and German
• Interest in collaborating with an international team of experts

Our Benefits:

• Collaboration in one of the most exciting international survey projects in times of change
• Development of quality standards for future data collection
• Flexible working hours and the possibility of up to 60% mobile working within Germany
• Very good conditions for reconciling work and family life, e.g. subsidies for childcare for children who have not yet attained the age of compulsory schooling resp. child care slot with Fröbel Bildung und Erziehung gGmbH
• Holistic company health management and discounted participation in the university's sports programme
• Generous support for your pension provision as a direct insurance policy
• Promotion of your skills through further training measures

For further information concerning the tasks, please contact Dr. Angelika Scheuer via phone 0621-1246-406 or via E-Mail . If you have questions about the application process, please contact Helena Rustler via E-Mail .

Interested?

Please apply via our Online-application portal until 09.06.2024.

Our reference number is: SDM-166

Requirements

Research Field

Sociology

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

GESIS - Leibniz-Institut für Sozialwissenschaften

Country

Germany

City

Mannheim

Postal Code

68159

Street

B6, 4-5

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://www.hidden-professionals.de/HPv3.Jobs/gesis/stellenangebot/37845/PhD-Re…

Contact

City

Mannheim

Website

http://www.gesis.org/home/

Street

B6, 4-5

Postal Code

68159

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED