doctoral researcher (m/f/d)

The Leibniz Institute for Research on Society and Space (IRS) in Erkner near Berlin, a non-university research institution and member of the Leibniz Association, is seeking, subject to final approval by the funding body, for the duration of four years from 1.1.2022 for the research group „Social innovations in Rural Areas“ a

doctoral researcher (m/f/d)

(65%, salary bracket TV-L E 13).

The Leibniz Institute for Research on Society and Space (IRS) researches the complex relationships between social change and spatial development. The research group „Social Innovations in Rural Areas“, to be newly established on 1.1.2022, investigates processes of emergence, establishment and spread of novel ideas and practices in rural areas, which are referred to as social innovations. The research group contributes to research on transformation processes in rural areas. It analyses novel solutions with which rural actors address central challenges in areas such as local supply, mobility, health care, work, education, culture and communication.

The candidate should work in the sub-project „Peripheralised rural areas. Digitalisation and the construction of space“ within the framework of the Collaborative Research Centre 1265 „Re-figuration of Spaces“ and investigate digitalisation processes and rural transformation in Chile and China (https://sfb1265.de/en/projects/planned-subprojects-for-the-applied-for-second-funding-period-2022-2025/ ). He/she should have a track record in the study of rural spaces and/or digitalisation of action.

Your tasks will include:

• Investigation of digitalisation processes, digitalised action and changing constructions of space in rural China and Chile
• Preparation of methodological instruments and collection of empirical data
• Analysis and interpretation of collected data as well as theory building
• Publication of research results in peer-reviewed international journals and writing the dissertation

Your prerequisites:

You have a very good Master's degree in sociology, human geography, urban and regional planning or a related discipline. Knowledge of social science theories related to the above-mentioned subject area, knowledge and own experience in qualitative empirical social research are essential. Very good German and English skills as well as a good knowledge of written and spoken Spanish are essential.

What we offer:

A stimulating and dynamic research environment with a collegial and supportive team. Freedom for creativity, international networks and integration into the scientific community. Exchange within the framework of the colloquium for doctoral students at the IRS and the Integrated Research Training Group of the Collaborative Research Centre 1265 at the Technische Universität Berlin.

The IRS is expressly committed to equal opportunities and therefore encourages qualified women to apply. Recognised severely disabled persons will be given preferential consideration in case of equal suitability. The IRS supports the compatibility of work and family and has been certified as a family-conscious company since 2015. We offer flexible working hours and the possibility for mobile working.

Please send your application documents in German or English (incl. letter of motivation, curriculum vitae in table form, copies of relevant certificates and, if applicable, relevant publications) by e-mail in the form of a single PDF file, quoting the reference number 3421, by 14 November 2021 at the latest to bewerbung(at)leibniz-irs.de .

Please address your queries to Frau Prof. Dr. Gabriela Christmann, gabriela.christmann(at)leibniz-irs.de ; Frau Dr. Ariane Sept, ariane.sept(at)leibniz-irs.de .

www.leibniz-irs.de