[AK.IPO] Two research assistants (PhD positions) (m/f/d) in the field of sustainable and just transformation and/or global finance

[Wullweber, Joscha]

Liebe Kolleg:innen,

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

two research assistants (50% PhD positions) (m/f/d) in the field of sustainable and just transformation and/or global finance.

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%.
Apply here:
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

Your responsibilities

  *   Development and establishment of the research area "Sustainable and Just Transformation" at Witten/Herdecke University
  *   Research in the area of transformation and/or global finance
  *   Teaching (2 semester hours per week) in the field of political science and international political economy
  *   Publication of research results in national and international journals
  *   Presentation of research results at national and international conferences, workshops and other academic events
  *   Transfer of research findings to the public
  *   Collaboration on university committees
Your profile

  *   Completed master's degree in political science, social sciences, or International Political Economy
  *   Very good command of English
  *   Good knowledge of German
  *   In-depth knowledge of international political economy
  *   Ability and motivation to conduct independent, theoretically guided empirical research
  *   Strong interest in global transformation processes in the field of socio-ecological transformation and/or global finance
  *   Intent to pursue a PhD degree
  *   Experience in and willingness to engage in interdisciplinary cooperation
  *   Experience in research and/or political activism in the field of sustainable transformation is desirable
What we offer

  *   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
  *   A stimulating working environment for political-economic research at the international level
  *   Comprehensive support for your PhD project
  *   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
  *   Possibilities to actively initiate, accompany and shape sustainable transformation processes
  *   A family-friendly working environment (flexible working hours, with the possibility of also working from home).
  *   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)
  *   Child care subsidy of up to 200 euros per month (depending on salary level and age of child)
  *   Occupational pension scheme and disability insurance
  *   Comprehensive advanced training programme
  *   Promotion of environmentally-friendly transportation options (bicycle leasing, electric car rental, etc.)
  *   Local public transport season ticket at a reduced price
  *   A wide selection of food choices in our cafeteria at reduced employee prices
  *   A variety of sports and leisure activities for staff members
  *   Excellent infrastructure and modern technical equipment
  *   Opportunities to participate in national and international conferences
Contact/ Application
Interested applicants are invited to submit detailed applications online via the application portal of Witten/Herdecke University.
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)
The deadline for applications is 15 August 2021. Interviews will be held shortly after the application deadline.
For any questions regarding the content of the call for applications, please contact Professor Joscha Wullweber (joscha.wullweber at uni-wh.de).
Diversity concept
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.



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Prof. Dr. Joscha Wullweber
Heisenberg-Professor of Politics, Transformation and Sustainability
Faculty of Economics and Society, University of Witten/Herdecke

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Joscha_Wullweber
https://twitter.com/JWullweber
https://www.uni-wh.de/detailseiten/kontakte/joscha-wullweber-2962/f0/

Recent publications:
2021: Zentralbankkapitalismus. Transformationen des globalen Finanzsystems in Krisenzeiten, Berlin: Suhrkamp.
2021: The Politics of Shadow Money: Security Structures, Money Creation and Unconventional Central Banking, in: New Political Economy, 26 (1), 69-85.
2020: Embedded finance: The shadow banking system, sovereign power, and a new state-market hybridity, in: Journal of Cultural Economy, 13 (5), 592-609.
2020: The COVID-19 financial crisis, global financial instabilities and transformations in the financial system, Berlin: Finanzwende/ Heinrich-Böll-Foundation.
2019: Money, State, Hegemony. A political ontology of money, in: New Political Science, 41 (2), 313-328.
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.




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