Postdoctoral Researcher Sociology (f / m / d)

Postdoctoral Researcher Sociology (f / m / d)

The Max Weber Institute of Sociology at Heidelberg University invites applications for a position (100%), starting at the latest on 1.4.2026 for a period of four years :

The position is affiliated with the Chair for Empirical Macrosociology (Koenig) and offers the opportunity for academic qualification (R2), preferably in the fields of religion, migration, and / or human rights.

You will develop and carry out your independent research project

You will contribute to teaching in sociology (teaching load is 4 hours per week during the semester) and to supervision of undergraduate theses

You will cooperate with the Chair’s research team and within the MWI

The following qualifications are required for this position :

You have obtained an excellent MA degree in sociology or a neighboring field

You have recently completed your doctoral dissertation in sociology

You have strong interests in theory-driven global, transnational or comparative sociology

You show advanced skills in methods of empirical social research

You are committed to innovative teaching

You have an excellent command of English and German; additional languages and / or area expertise are an advantage

We offer :

Intensive individual supervision and coaching of academic work at MWI

Excellent infrastructure and outstanding career development at Heidelberg University (e.g. heiTRACKS)

Involvement in national and international research networks

Remuneration is based on the TV-L scale.

Applications should be submitted by 15 December 2025 , including a letter of interest, CV with a list of publications, diplomas, a two-page research proposal and contact information of two persons who can provide a reference letter. Please send your application electronically (one pdf-document) to (sabine.renninghoff@mwi.uni-heidelberg.de)

Heidelberg University stands for equal opportunities and diversity. Qualified female candidates are especially invited to apply. Disabled persons will be given preference if they are equally qualified. Information on the job advertisements and the collection of personal data is available at www.uni-heidelberg.de / en / job-market.