Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Zentr. Universitätsverwaltung
69115 Heidelberg, Neckar - Deutschland
Soziologe/Soziologin
Arbeit
Vollzeit
ab 01.04.2026
Beschreibung
The Max-Weber-Institute for Sociology (MWI) at the University of Heidelberg invites applications** **for** **
**1 Postdoctoral Researcher Sociology (f/m/d)**
100%
for a duration of three years (starting April 2026) with the possibility of an extension. The position is based at the Chair of Comparative Social Stratification (Waitkus) in the ERC funded project [SOCDEBT](https://waitkus.github.io/SOCDEBT/) – Towards a Sociology of Debt Stratification and its Moral Foundations across Cou... weiter lesen
**1 Postdoctoral Researcher Sociology (f/m/d)**
100%
for a duration of three years (starting April 2026) with the possibility of an extension. The position is based at the Chair of Comparative Social Stratification (Waitkus) in the ERC funded project [SOCDEBT](https://waitkus.github.io/SOCDEBT/) – Towards a Sociology of Debt Stratification and its Moral Foundations across Cou... weiter lesen
The Max-Weber-Institute for Sociology (MWI) at the University of Heidelberg invites applications** **for** **
**1 Postdoctoral Researcher Sociology (f/m/d)**
100%
for a duration of three years (starting April 2026) with the possibility of an extension. The position is based at the Chair of Comparative Social Stratification (Waitkus) in the ERC funded project [SOCDEBT](https://waitkus.github.io/SOCDEBT/) – Towards a Sociology of Debt Stratification and its Moral Foundations across Countries.
**Your tasks:**
- Carry out high-quality research toward the goals of the project, in an independent and collaborative manner
- Engage independently in data collection (focus groups) in five European countries (DE, IT, NL, PL, UK), as well as data management and analysis
- Author and co-author papers and publications in the frame of the project and with project members
- Present research results and output at international conferences
- Work in a team together with PI Nora Waitkus, three other post-doctoral and pre-doctoral researchers, as well as an international research network on the topics of the project
**Your profile:**
- PhD in Sociology or a related discipline, completed or nearing completion
- Strong research interest in the field of economic inequality
- Interest in comparative research designs
- Strong track record in qualitative and quantitative methods
- Publication(s) in high-ranking peer-reviewed journals and/or strong evidence of publication potential
- Willingness to collaborate with and visit our international research network (DE, IT, NL, PL, UK)
- Excellent command of English; knowledge of German is an advantage but not a requirement
- Independent, reliable, and committed working style** **
**We offer: **
- Individual mentoring and support of academic work
- Collaboration in a nationally and internationally connected research context
- Excellent infrastructure and outstanding career development opportunities (e.g., heiTRACKS)
- Competitive salary and extensive benefits
- Possibility to teach in the area of your expertise (English or German)
The remuneration is based on pay grade TV-L 13. We look forward to receiving your application, which should be submitted by **March 5, 2026**, at the latest. Please include a cover letter, CV, certificates, a writing sample (publications), as well as contact information for two individuals who can provide a reference. Please send this combined in a single PDF file to heike.kullmann@mwi.uni-heidelberg.de. For inquiries regarding the position, please contact Prof. Dr. Nora Waitkus nora.waitkus@mwi.uni-heidelberg.de.
Heidelberg University stands for equal opportunities and diversity. Qualified female candidates are especially invited to apply. People with disabilities will be given preference if they are equally qualified. Information about job advertisements and the collection of personal data is available at www.uni-heidelberg.de/en/job-market.
**1 Postdoctoral Researcher Sociology (f/m/d)**
100%
for a duration of three years (starting April 2026) with the possibility of an extension. The position is based at the Chair of Comparative Social Stratification (Waitkus) in the ERC funded project [SOCDEBT](https://waitkus.github.io/SOCDEBT/) – Towards a Sociology of Debt Stratification and its Moral Foundations across Countries.
**Your tasks:**
- Carry out high-quality research toward the goals of the project, in an independent and collaborative manner
- Engage independently in data collection (focus groups) in five European countries (DE, IT, NL, PL, UK), as well as data management and analysis
- Author and co-author papers and publications in the frame of the project and with project members
- Present research results and output at international conferences
- Work in a team together with PI Nora Waitkus, three other post-doctoral and pre-doctoral researchers, as well as an international research network on the topics of the project
**Your profile:**
- PhD in Sociology or a related discipline, completed or nearing completion
- Strong research interest in the field of economic inequality
- Interest in comparative research designs
- Strong track record in qualitative and quantitative methods
- Publication(s) in high-ranking peer-reviewed journals and/or strong evidence of publication potential
- Willingness to collaborate with and visit our international research network (DE, IT, NL, PL, UK)
- Excellent command of English; knowledge of German is an advantage but not a requirement
- Independent, reliable, and committed working style** **
**We offer: **
- Individual mentoring and support of academic work
- Collaboration in a nationally and internationally connected research context
- Excellent infrastructure and outstanding career development opportunities (e.g., heiTRACKS)
- Competitive salary and extensive benefits
- Possibility to teach in the area of your expertise (English or German)
The remuneration is based on pay grade TV-L 13. We look forward to receiving your application, which should be submitted by **March 5, 2026**, at the latest. Please include a cover letter, CV, certificates, a writing sample (publications), as well as contact information for two individuals who can provide a reference. Please send this combined in a single PDF file to heike.kullmann@mwi.uni-heidelberg.de. For inquiries regarding the position, please contact Prof. Dr. Nora Waitkus nora.waitkus@mwi.uni-heidelberg.de.
Heidelberg University stands for equal opportunities and diversity. Qualified female candidates are especially invited to apply. People with disabilities will be given preference if they are equally qualified. Information about job advertisements and the collection of personal data is available at www.uni-heidelberg.de/en/job-market.
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