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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">Liebe Kolleg:innen,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">Within the context of the newly established Heisenberg Professorship for Politics, Transformation and Sustainability (Prof Dr Joscha Wullweber), in the Department of Politics, Philosophy, and Economics we are recruiting
for the earliest entry date possible<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-GB"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-GB">two research assistants (50% PhD positions) (m/f/d) in the field of sustainable and just transformation and/or global finance.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">The initial term of appointment is limited to three years, with the possibility of a longer-term extension. The aim is to increase the position to a part-time level of 65%.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">Apply here:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB"><a href="https://uni-wh.softgarden.io/job/10751523/Two-research-assistants-50-PhD-positions-m-f-d-in-the-field-of-sustainable-and-just-transformation-and-or-global-finance?jobDbPVId=28674898&l=de">https://uni-wh.softgarden.io/job/10751523/Two-research-assistants-50-PhD-positions-m-f-d-in-the-field-of-sustainable-and-just-transformation-and-or-global-finance?jobDbPVId=28674898&l=de</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Your responsibilities<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0cm" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1"><span lang="EN-GB">Development and establishment of the research area “Sustainable and Just Transformation” at Witten/Herdecke University<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1"><span lang="EN-GB">Research in the area of transformation and/or global finance<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1"><span lang="EN-GB">Teaching (2 semester hours per week) in the field of political science and international political economy<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1"><span lang="EN-GB">Publication of research results in national and international journals<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1"><span lang="EN-GB">Presentation of research results at national and international conferences, workshops and other academic events<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1"><span lang="EN-GB">Transfer of research findings to the public<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1">Collaboration on university committees<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Your profile<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0cm" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><span lang="EN-GB">Completed master's degree in political science, social sciences, or International Political Economy<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">Very good command of English<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">Good knowledge of German<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><span lang="EN-GB">In-depth knowledge of international political economy<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><span lang="EN-GB">Ability and motivation to conduct independent, theoretically guided empirical research<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><span lang="EN-GB">Strong interest in global transformation processes in the field of socio-ecological transformation and/or global finance<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><span lang="EN-GB">Intent to pursue a PhD degree<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><span lang="EN-GB">Experience in and willingness to engage in interdisciplinary cooperation<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><span lang="EN-GB">Experience in research and/or political activism in the field of sustainable transformation is desirable<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>What we offer<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0cm" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span lang="EN-GB">The opportunity to conduct research in an international context and, based on the progressive approaches of theory and methodology in international political economy, to make an important
contribution toward a more profound understanding of the processes and struggles of sustainable and equitable transformation and global financial relations<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span lang="EN-GB">A stimulating working environment for political-economic research at the international level<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span lang="EN-GB">Comprehensive support for your PhD project<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span lang="EN-GB">The chance to teach small seminar groups of international students in our innovative Bachelor's and English-language Master's programmes in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span lang="EN-GB">Possibilities to actively initiate, accompany and shape sustainable transformation processes<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span lang="EN-GB">A family-friendly working environment (flexible working hours, with the possibility of also working from home).<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span lang="EN-GB">30 days of paid annual leave and extended holiday weekends (from the 24th to 31st of December plus three additional days that fall between a public holiday and the weekend)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span lang="EN-GB">Child care subsidy of up to 200 euros per month (depending on salary level and age of child)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span lang="EN-GB">Occupational pension scheme and disability insurance<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">Comprehensive advanced training programme<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span lang="EN-GB">Promotion of environmentally-friendly transportation options (bicycle leasing, electric car rental, etc.)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span lang="EN-GB">Local public transport season ticket at a reduced price<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span lang="EN-GB">A wide selection of food choices in our cafeteria at reduced employee prices<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span lang="EN-GB">A variety of sports and leisure activities for staff members<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span lang="EN-GB">Excellent infrastructure and modern technical equipment<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span lang="EN-GB">Opportunities to participate in national and international conferences<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-GB">Contact/ Application<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">Interested applicants are invited to submit detailed applications online via the application portal of Witten/Herdecke University.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">Applications must include a statement of motivation, curriculum vitae, a one-page synopsis of the proposed dissertation project, documentation of qualifications and competencies, references, writing sample (preferably
master's thesis or published articles)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">The deadline for applications is <b>15 August 2021</b>. Interviews will be held shortly after the application deadline.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">For any questions regarding the content of the call for applications, please contact Professor Joscha Wullweber (joscha.wullweber@uni-wh.de).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-GB">Diversity concept<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">Witten/Herdecke University explicitly fosters a culture of diversity and inclusion, and is looking forward to applications from such qualified individuals. At the same time, we strive to raise the proportion of women
in our research and teaching staff, and therefore explicitly encourage qualified female academics to apply.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-fareast-language:DE">---<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-fareast-language:DE">Prof. Dr. Joscha Wullweber<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-fareast-language:DE">Heisenberg-Professor of Politics, Transformation and Sustainability<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-fareast-language:DE">Faculty of Economics and Society, University of Witten/Herdecke<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-fareast-language:DE"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-fareast-language:DE">https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Joscha_Wullweber<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-fareast-language:DE">https://twitter.com/JWullweber<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-fareast-language:DE">https://www.uni-wh.de/detailseiten/kontakte/joscha-wullweber-2962/f0/<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-fareast-language:DE"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-language:DE">Recent publications:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-language:DE">2021: Zentralbankkapitalismus.
</span><span style="mso-fareast-language:DE">Transformationen des globalen Finanzsystems in Krisenzeiten</span><span style="mso-fareast-language:DE">, Berlin: Suhrkamp.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-fareast-language:DE">2021: The Politics of Shadow Money: Security Structures, Money Creation and Unconventional Central Banking, in: New Political Economy, 26 (1), 69-85.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-fareast-language:DE">2020: Embedded finance: The shadow banking system, sovereign power, and a new state-market hybridity, in: Journal of Cultural Economy, 13 (5), 592-609.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-fareast-language:DE">2020: The COVID-19 financial crisis, global financial instabilities and transformations in the financial system, Berlin: Finanzwende/ Heinrich-Böll-Foundation.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-fareast-language:DE">2019: Money, State, Hegemony. A political ontology of money, in: New Political Science, 41 (2), 313-328.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-fareast-language:DE">2019: Monism vs. Pluralism, the global financial crisis, and the methodological struggle in the field of International Political Economy, in: Competition and Change, 23 (3), 287–311.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-fareast-language:DE"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-fareast-language:DE"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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Geschäftsführung: Prof. Dr. Martin Butzlaff (Präsident), Dipl. oec. Jan Peter Nonnenkamp (Kanzler)
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