Research Position (m/f/d) - Working Group of Sociology of Transnationalisation and Social Anthropology

The Faculty of Sociology has the following job opening with a focus on market transformations in Vietnam or China:

Research Position (m/f/d) - Working Group of Sociology of Transnationalisation and Social Anthropology

ID: Wiss26067

• starting: as soon as possible
• fulltime
• salary according to Remuneration level 13 TV-L
• fixed-term (with option to extend)

Your Tasks

• scientific research tasks (approx. 55 %): Independent research in the field of social anthropology, participation in and conceptualisation of own third-party funding applications
• teaching duties totalling 4 semester hours (approx. 25 %): Taking on courses in social anthropology, especially on topics such as work, market, economy and society, and globalisation, and relevant regional studies, including advising, supervising and examining students
• coordination of research activities in the working group Social Anthropology, including joint project applications, cooperation with partner institutions and public communication (approx. 15 %)
• organisational and administrative tasks, committee work (approx. 5%): Participation in academic self-administration

Employment is conducive to scientific qualification and provides the opportunity for further academic development.

We offer

• salary according to Remuneration level 13 TV-L
• fixed-term (with option to extend) (3 years) (Extension by 2 years possible) (§ 2 (1) of the WissZeitVG ; in accordance with the provisions of the WissZeitVG and the Agreement on Satisfactory Conditions of Employment, the length of contract may differ in individual cases)
• fulltime

• internal and external training opportunities
• variety of health, consulting and prevention services
• reconcilability of family and work
• 30 days holidays
• good transport connection
• supplementary company pension
• collegial working environment
• open and pleasant working atmosphere
• exciting, varied tasks
• modern work environment with digital processes
• various offers (canteen, cafeteria, restaurants, Uni-Shop, ATM, etc.)

Your Profile

We expect

• scientific university degree (e. g. diploma or master's degree) in anthropology, sociology or a related subject
• completed doctorate dissertation in anthropology, sociology, or a related subject
• ability to design and conduct your own research projects
• experience with ethnographic research on market transformations in Vietnam or China, especially on land restructuring and its relation to labour mobility or financialisation
• ability to produce high quality academic publications
• ability to work independently, autonomously and with commitment
• ability to work in a team as well as strong organisational and coordination skills, e. g. in the organisation of academic events such as lecture series or workshops
• ability to write, present and publish academic papers in English

Preferred experience and skills

• teaching experience in the field of social anthropology
• knowledge of the Vietnamese or Chinese language
• German language skills
• experience with public communication and third-party funding applications
• interest in comparative research between China and Vietnam

Application Procedure

We are looking forward to receiving your application. To apply, please preferably use our online form via the application button below.

application deadline: 22.04.2026

Contact
Prof. Dr. Minh Nguyen
minh.nguyen@uni-bielefeld.de
Postal Address
Universität Bielefeld
Fakultät für Soziologie
Prof Dr. Minh Nguyen
Postfach 10 01 31
33501 Bielefeld

Bielefeld University has received a number of awards for its achievements as an equal-opportunity employer and has been recognized as a family-friendly university. The university welcomes applications from women. This is particularly true with regard both to academic and technical posts as well as positions in information technology as well as the skilled crafts and trades. Applications are handled according to the provisions of the state statutes on equal opportunity. Applications from suitably qualified handicapped and severely handicapped persons are explicitly encouraged. At Bielefeld University on request positions can be carried out with reduced working hours as long as this does not conflict with official needs.

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