Postdoctoral researcher (f/m/d)

The following position at the Heidelberg Center for Ibero-American Studies (HCIAS) of Heidelberg University, Germany, is to be filled as soon as possible:

Postdoctoral researcher (f/m/d)

Part or full-time, 29,625 or 39,5 hours/week

The HCIAS is a central academic institution at the intersection of the humanities, social sciences, and behavioral sciences that deals with interdisciplinary issues relating to the Ibero-American macro-region. The position is integrated into the research and teaching activities of the HCIAS′s “Society, Culture, and Communication in Ibero-America” department.

Your tasks:

• Design, management, and implementation of independent research projects related to one of the research focuses of the professorship (primarily political sociology, social movement studies, environmental sociology, gender studies, agrarian and food studies)
• Writing scientific articles for renowned journals and book chapters, organizing panels, and presenting papers at conferences
• Independent and collaborative design of project proposals
• Teaching of up to two courses per semester

Your profile:

• Completed Ph.D. in sociology, political science or anthropology
• Interest in interdisciplinary work and methodological reflection
• Subject-specific and methodological knowledge in Latin American sociology, political sociology, environmental sociology, decolonial/postcolonial theories, agrarian and food studies, or gender studies
• Interest in interdisciplinary work
• Publication record or active research agenda with reviewed manuscripts
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Very good knowledge of English, both written and spoken
• Good knowledge of German
• Good knowledge of Spanish or Portuguese

Also welcome are:

• Regional research connections to Latin America
• Teaching experience in a university context
• Prior experience in writing grant proposals

We offer:

• Work in a nationally and internationally connected research context
• A pleasant and productive working atmosphere
• Individual support throughout the academic qualification process
• A wide range of opportunities for further training and career development

Remuneration for the position is based on pay group 13 TV-L. The contract is limited to 24 months.

For further questions regarding the position, please contact Prof. Dr. Renata Motta via hcias-jobs@uni-heidelberg.de . Further information on the HCIAS can be found at www.hcias.uni-heidelberg.de/en . We look forward to receiving your application, which should be submitted no later than 8 July, 2025, including (1) a cover letter, (2) a two-page exposé of the research project (in English), (3) a CV with a list of publications, (4) references (university degrees only), and (5) contact information of two people who can send a reference, all together as one coherent PDF file addressed to Prof. Dr. Renata Motta and sent by email to hcias-jobs@uni-heidelberg.de . Selection interviews will take place in the second half of July.

Heidelberg University stands for equal opportunity and diversity. Qualified female candidates are especially invited to apply. Persons with severe disabilities will be given preference if they are equally qualified. Information on job advertisements and the collection of personal data is available at www.uni-heidelberg.de/en/job-market .