Doctoral Student in Sociology, Social Movements & Climate Change

Reference No. 2022/026. The working group of “Sociology & Social Movements” as part of the Cluster of Excellence “The Politics of Inequality” invites applications for a doctoral position for a duration of up to 48 months starting in May 2022.

The University of Konstanz is one of eleven Universities of Excellence in Germany. Since 2007 it has been successful in the German Excellence Initiative and its follow-up programme, the Excellence Strategy.

The Cluster of Excellence “The Politics of Inequality” investigates how people perceive inequalities, how they lead to collective mobilization, and how political actors respond to them.

The newly founded research group on Sociology with a focus on social movements (Jun.-Prof. Dr. Sebastian Koos) is looking for a highly motivated PhD student to work in a planned research project on “Climate Change, Social Inequality and Protest in the Global South”. The successful applicant will be affiliated with the working group and participate in the doctoral program at the Cluster of Excellence and the University of Konstanz’ Graduate School of the Social and Behavioural Sciences.

Your qualifications

Interest in research on climate change and political mobilization
Willingness to do field research in the Global South
Master degree in Sociology or related field
Knowledge of quantitative methods/ survey research
Excellent English writing and communication skills
Ability to work constructively and effectively as part of a research team

We offer

Participation in a cutting edge research project
Opportunity to obtain a PhD
Vibrant research environment and team
Opportunities for professional development and methods training in the Cluster
Research focus, no teaching obligation
Access to Research Support funds and visiting fellowships
Your application
A letter of motivation (one page)
A Curriculum Vitae
Official transcript of records and degree certificates
A writing sample (in English or German), such as a thesis or a term paper (if available)
Name and contact of one potential reference