Research Associate (f/m/d) – Postdoc

Weitere Informationen

The successful candidate will be employed under a regular employment contract.
The position is to be filled by 10/1/2026 and offered for a fixed term of up to six years, depending on individual circumstances.
The fixed-term employment is possible as it constitutes one of the fixed-term options of the Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz (German Act on Fixed-term Scientific Contracts).
This is a full-time position with the possibility of a part-time contract upon request.
The salary is based on the German public service salary scale (TV-L).
The position corresponds to a pay grade of EG 13 TV-L.

Unser Profil

• The Chair in Gender and Diversity in Engineering (GDE) is an interdisciplinary bridging professorship (with a secondary seat in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities) which examines issues arising in the fields of engineering and the natural sciences from a social science perspective, using social science research methods.
• The GDI is home to an interdisciplinary team of researchers working under the leadership of a political scientist. As a bridging professorship is based in Civil Engineering (with a secondary seat in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities), the aim of our research is to contribute to the development of environmentally and socially responsible, sustainable and gender-equitable technical and organisational designs. In doing so, we operate at the interface between science and politics, reflection and intervention.
• The GDE offers a wide variety of tasks and opportunities to work within a dedicated, interdisciplinary environment.

Ihr Profil

The role requires a PhD in the social sciences, humanities, psychology, economics or engineering.

You must also meet the following criteria:

• In-depth knowledge of gender studies (in general), gender in STEM, or feminist science and technology studies
• In-depth knowledge of the application of social science research methods (qualitative and quantitative)
• Experience of, or a willingness to work on, interdisciplinary STEM research projects with engineering faculites
• Skills in organisational management, project management, diversity management and science management
• Knowledge or (professional) experience in science and organisational research
• Proactive, the ability to work in a team and a quick grasp of new concepts
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent knowledge of and experience in using standard PC software (e.g. MS Office)
• Planning and organisational skills, initiative, creativity and flexibility in tackling complex tasks
• Strong communication skills and a willingness to engage in interdisciplinary collaboration
• Willingness to carry out independent scientific research
• Very good command of spoken and written English

Ihre Aufgaben

• Scientifically grounded further development and implementation of a diversity and change management strategy in DFG projects in the fields of engineering and natural sciences
• Presentation of project results in academic texts and reports
• Conducting theoretical and social science studies
• Presenting findings at national and international conferences
• Regular participation in project-related meetings and events
• Contributing to the development of the academic portfolio of the GDE

Über uns

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RWTH is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates and make employment decisions without regard to national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability or age. RWTH is especially committed to supporting the advancement of women in academia. When women are underrepresented in a university unit, preferential consideration will be given to female applicants among candidates of equal merit and professional standing, unless compelling reasons favor another individual.
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Besoldung / Entgelt

EG 13 TV-L