Deutsche Vereinigung für Politikwissenschaft
Veröffentlicht am: 23.01.2025

Research Group Leader in Social Science in the field of Digitalization and Society (W2 tenure track)

Max Planck Institute for the Study of Societies (MPIfG), Cologne

Bewerbungsfrist: 15.04.2025

Beginn: 01.10.2025

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POSSIBLE RESEARCH FOCUS OF THE GROUP

  • Impact of digital technologies on labor markets, including automation, gig economy, and worker protection
  • Changes to market structure due to digital technologies and the rise of tech giants
  • Effects on democracy, governance, and the public sphere
  • Broader societal impacts, such as privacy concerns, inequality, and smart cities

The new research group is described in more detail in a downloadable concept paper.

POSSIBLE RESEARCH FOCUS OF THE GROUP

  • Impact of digital technologies on labor markets, including automation, gig economy, and worker protection
  • Changes to market structure due to digital technologies and the rise of tech giants
  • Effects on democracy, governance, and the public sphere
  • Broader societal impacts, such as privacy concerns, inequality, and smart cities

The new research group is described in more detail in a downloadable concept paper.

WHAT WE OFFER

  • The opportunity to develop and lead a new research group in a rapidly evolving field
  • A stimulating intellectual environment at a leading international research institute with interdisciplinary collaborations
  • Access to research funding and an excellent support infrastructure
  • A diverse and dynamic research community engaged in critical inquiry into societal transformations
  • Salary and benefits based on the German public sector pay agreement (W2)

APPLICATIONS

Candidates interested in the advertised position are invited to apply, in English or German, via our online application portal by uploading the following documents:

  • A cover letter outlining your research interests
  • A detailed curriculum vitae, including a list of publications
  • An example of your scholarly work of up to 20 pages in length, e.g., a journal article or book chapter (preferably in English but German is also acceptable)
  • A research statement (max. 3 pages) describing your planned research program
  • Scans of official transcripts/records of studies from all colleges and universities you have attended

The deadline for applications is April 15, 2025 (11:00 am UTC+1). We regret that we cannot consider applications by email or post.