Postdoc Position in Anthropology of Politics and Governance Max Planck Institute for Social Anthropology in Germany

Postdoc position in Anthropology of Politics and Governance at the Max Planck Institute for Social Anthropology.

The Department Anthropology of Politics and Governance, headed by Prof. Ursula Rao, is inviting applications for a postdoctoral position. The department offers a stimulating environment for cutting-edge anthropological research and the training of research students.

The research focus includes political arrangements, governance initiatives, and social movements that shape the contemporary world. The department also highlights major themes such as transforming bodies, transforming technologies, and transforming ecologies, with attention to geopolitical re-ordering, climate uncertainty, biodiversity loss, and technological transformation.

This opportunity is best suited to researchers with a strong background in anthropology or related social sciences, especially those interested in political anthropology, governance, social action, ecology, and technology. The post is a postdoc employment position; no scholarship name is indicated.

Deadline: 30 June 2026.

How to apply: Submit your application via the recruitment link provided in the post before the deadline.