Research Fellow

The GIGA German Institute of Global and Area Studies / Leibniz-Institut für Globale und
Regionale Studien is an independent social-science research institute based in Hamburg. It
analyses political, social and economic developments in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the
Middle East, and links this knowledge to questions of global significance. It combines regionspecific analysis with innovative comparative research on accountability and participation,
growth and development, peace and security, and power and ideas. The GIGA seeks to
appoint a
Research Fellow
to conduct comparative research on Political Islam in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and/or the
Middle East.
Applications are invited for a full-time position starting 1 January 2017, with an initial contract
of three years and an option for additional three years, subject to a successful review. The
salary is commensurate with TV-AVH / TVöD EG 13.
The successful candidate will
- expand the GIGA’s expertise on Political Islam by researching one or more of the following
topics:
o Objectives of Islamist movements in one or more of the above-mentioned world regions
o Transregional networks in Political Islam
o Individual and/or social causes of Islamic radicalisation and its repercussions
o Dissemination strategies of Islamist ideas and messages (e.g., use of social media)
- be an active member of the GIGA and part of one Regional Institute and at least one
Research Programme
- pursue a targeted publication strategy, acquire third-party funding, and conduct researchbased knowledge transfer
Your qualifications:
- Outstanding doctorate in social sciences or humanities
- Excellent academic record in relevant fields demonstrated by publications in renowned peerreviewed journals and/or leading publishing houses
- Excellent methodological skills (quantitative and/or qualitative), experience in
interdisciplinary and comparative work as well as sound theoretical grounding
- Successful record in third-party funding acquisition is an asset
- English-language proficiency; additional language skills relevant to research regions are an asset
Part-time options will be considered, if so desired by the successful candidate. The reconciliation of work and family life is of great importance to the institute. The GIGA promotes
gender equality and actively encourages applications from women. Among equally qualified
applicants, women will receive preferential consideration in those areas in which they are
underrepresented.
Screening of applications will begin on 4 October 2016.
Please fill out the GIGA application form (found at https://www.giga-hamburg.de/en/vacancies)
and send it with your full application (Ref.-No. GIGA-16-07) including relevant supporting documentation (cover letter, CV, credentials / diplomas, list of publications, two work samples) to:
Gabriele Tetzlaff, GIGA German Institute of Global and Area Studies,
Neuer Jungfernstieg 21, 20354 Hamburg, Germany
Email: [email protected] (email applications are particularly welcome).
For further information, please contact us via email: [email protected] or visit
the GIGA homepage: www.giga-hamburg.de.
GIGA German Institute of Global and Area Studies
Leibniz-Institut für Globale und Regionale Studien
Foundation of civil law
President: Prof Dr Amrita Narlikar
(D.Phil. Oxon, Ph.D. Cantab)
Neuer Jungfernstieg 21
20354 Hamburg ۰ Germany
Phone: +49 (0)40 - 428 25-593
Fax: +49 (0)40 - 428 25-547
Email: [email protected]
http://www.giga-hamburg.de
HSH Nordbank AG
Bank Code: 210 500 00
Account No.: 277 210 000
IBAN: DE78 2105 0000 0277 2100 00
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