Research Associate (PhD position) for the DFG project

Aufgaben

• Field research with plantation and mill workers in North-East India
• Contribution to joint publications
• Contribution to science communication

Profil

• A completed academic degree (Master's) in the social sciences or earth sciences (political science, human geography, regional studies, sociology or equivalent)
• Willingness to conduct independent field research in Northeast India
• Very good spoken and written English
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Intercultural and diversity competence

Desirable

• Experience of conducting independent research in India
• Good knowledge of qualitative research methods
• Experience with working and researching with (palm oil) workers
• Good command of a language spoken in Northeast India (e.g. Assamese, Bengali, Nepali)
• Good knowledge of the project's research area (political ecology, political economy, analysis of labour regimes, environmental labour studies, labour geography)

Wir bieten

• Opportunity to pursue a PhD
• Be part of a cutting-edge research team
• Be part of a larger network of scholars in the DFG Special Programme
• Flexible working hours and the ability to work from home
• Remuneration in accordance with TV-L pay grade 13

Rahmenbedingungen

Project start is January 1st, 2027. Initially on a fixed-term contract according to § 2(1) WissZeitVG until December, 31, 2029. The position is for the sub-project in Northeast India, and is based at Bonn University.

Über die Universität

The University of Bonn is an international research university offering a broad range of subjects. With a 200-year history, some 31,500 students, more than 6,000 employees and an outstanding reputation in Germany and abroad, the University of Bonn is one of the leading universities in Germany and has been awarded the status of a University of Excellence.

Bewerbung

The University of Bonn promotes an open, respectful, and non-discriminatory academic culture and is actively committed to equal opportunity and family friendliness. We aim to eliminate structural disadvantages and to strengthen diversity in research, teaching, and administration. Therefore, we welcome all applications, regardless of ethnic or social background, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, disability, or age. Applications from women and people with a documented severe disability (or equivalent status) will be given preferential consideration in accordance with the State Equality Act (LGG) NRW and Social Code (SGB) IX. Application deadline is 22th November, 2026.