Researcher in Survey Methodology/Data Analysis (postdoc)

7 Mar 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

GESIS - Leibniz Institut für Sozialwissenschaften

Department

Cologne/Mannheim

Research Field

Sociology

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Germany

Application Deadline

28 Mar 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Berlin)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Part-time

Offer Starting Date

15 Jun 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Reference Number

SDM-163

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 15 June 2024, our Department Survey Design & Methodology (SDM), located in Mannheim, is looking for a

Researcher in Survey Methodology/Data Analysis (postdoc)

(Salary group 13 TV-L, up to 90 % working time, limited until 14 September 2025)

 

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 position is allocated in the DFG-funded project TransBack . The key task is to evaluate survey experiments with a focus on data quality and measurement equivalence, and in particular the extent to which differently prepared questionnaire translations affect data quality.

 

Your tasks will be:

• Planning and coordinating online surveys and data management
• Planning and carrying out analyses with a focus on data quality (item-based, scale-based, respondent-based) and measurement equivalence
• Presenting and publishing project results
• Statistical consulting within the project team

Your profile:

• PhD degree or advanced doctoral studies in social science or a related subject (e.g., political science, sociology, psychology)
• Very good knowledge of social science methods and in particular data analysis (experiences in R are required)
• Very good knowledge of English both written and spoken; knowledge of German is an advantage
• Interest in R routines, in simulations and/or experiences in cross-cultural research are an advantage

Our Benefits:

• Access to extensive methodological expertise
• Working in an interdisciplinary project, in a friendly working atmosphere and a motivated team
• Promotion of your research activities through participation in international conferences
• Flexible working hours and the possibility of mobile working within Germany (up to 60%)
• 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
• Holistic company health management and discounted participation in the sports programme of the University of Mannheim
• 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. Dorothée Behr via E-Mail . If you have questions about the application process, please contact Malina Hoffmann via E-Mail .

Interested?

Please apply via our Online-application portal until 28.03.2024.

Our reference number is: SDM-163

Requirements

Research Field

Sociology

Education Level

PhD 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/36708/Resear…

Contact

City

Mannheim

Website

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

Street

B6, 4-5

Postal Code

68159

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED