Zeppelin University (ZU) in Friedrichshafen on Lake Constance is a state-recognized endowment university, accredited by the German Council of Science and Humanities, and bridging business, culture and politics. It is committed to interdisciplinarity, internationality and individuality in research and teaching with its 14 accredited and top-ranking bachelor, master, and doctoral programs in business, culture and social sciences. As a player in civil society, ZU exerts its impact especially in social innovations in and for society. Zeppelin University is seeking to appoint
Two research associates (PhD candidates) for the Energy Cultures Research Group
In part-time (80%) at the next possible date. The Research Group is funded by the German Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) for four years; a one-year extension is possible.
Responsibilities:
- Conducting a sub-project on research policy and knowledge transfer in the context of sustainability and energy transitions in Germany or the EU
- Contributing to project management, organisation of workshops and seminars, and knowledge transfer activities of the research group
- Dissemination of research results in conferences, reports, and academic publications.
- Writing a PhD thesis
Your profile:
- Very good master’s degree in social science or cultural studies
- Good theoretical knowledge of science and technology studies, innovation studies or research policy preferably in combination with knowledge of sustainability and energy issues or knowledge
- Knowledge of qualitative research methods and interest in undertaking extensive and rigorous empirical research
- A curious, committed, and responsible team player with organizational skills
- Excellent command of English
In addition to the close cooperation within the research group, the researchers will be profit from the semi-structured post-graduate programme of the Zeppelin University Graduate School | ZUGS; for further information, see here. The salary follows pay scale TVL-E 13 (80%) for the German public service.
To apply for this post, please send electronic copies of your CV, one writing sample (preferably publication or MA-thesis) and a cover letter, in which you should also outline in detail how you would approach the nexus between sustainability/energy, science, and policy, to nicole.pfleghar@zu.de by 25 April 2014. Further enquiries can be made to the director of the research group, Dr Thomas Pfister: thomas.pfister@zu.de.