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Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies (BICC)

Postdoctoral Researcher (f/m/d) for RE-CONNECT+ Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies in Germany

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Political Science

Funding

Available

Deadline

Oct 13, 2026

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Germany

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Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies (BICC)

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Keywords

Political Science
International Relations
Immigration Studies
Conflict Studies
Development Studies
Refugee Studies
Eastern Europe

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About this position

bicc, the Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies, is offering a full-time postdoctoral position for the RE-CONNECT+ project in Bonn, Germany. The institute is an independent international research centre focused on the conditions, dynamics, and consequences of violent conflict, combining academic research with policy advice.

The project examines how women and youth contribute to peacebuilding and social reconstruction in conflict-affected, war-affected, and displacement contexts. RE-CONNECT+ builds on extensive multi-sited qualitative research across the Middle East, Eastern Europe, South-Eastern Europe, and Sahel/Africa, and the new postdoctoral role will add empirical and comparative expertise, especially with a focus on Ukraine, neighbouring countries, and Germany.

The successful candidate will conduct field research on armed conflict, displacement, post-conflict recovery, and social reconstruction; write peer-reviewed publications, policy papers, and briefing notes; support policy advice for practitioners and decisionmakers; and help organise workshops, panels, and other dissemination events. The role also involves strengthening research networks, especially with Eastern European partners, and contributing to project development and proposal writing.

This is a temporary appointment until 28 February 2029, starting on 1 December 2026. Remuneration is according to TV-L pay grade 13 (TV-L NRW), with an annual bonus and the option of a company pension scheme. The place of work is Bonn, with hybrid working arrangements available, though full remote work from abroad is not permitted.

Applicants should have a completed PhD in a relevant field such as political science, peace and conflict studies, migration or refugee studies, development studies, international relations, social anthropology, area or cultural studies, or human geography. Strong knowledge of Ukraine and the wider post-Soviet region, experience with qualitative research in challenging environments, and excellent English plus Ukrainian and/or Russian are required. Experience in proposal writing, policy engagement, interdisciplinary teamwork, and tools such as MAXQDA is an advantage. Applications must be submitted by email by 13 October 2026.

Funding details

Available

What's required

Applicants must have a completed PhD or equivalent in Political Science, Peace and Conflict Studies, Migration Studies, Refugee Studies, Development Studies, International Relations, Social Anthropology, Area or Cultural Studies, Human Geography, or a related field. The ideal candidate should have extensive knowledge of Ukraine and the wider post-Soviet region, a strong interest in comparative and cross-regional perspectives, proven empirical research experience in challenging or hostile environments, and experience with qualitative methods and qualitative data analysis. Experience in proposal writing, academic publications, policy advice, interdisciplinary and international teamwork, and familiarity with conflict, development, migration, peacebuilding, conflict transformation, development, or post-conflict recovery are strongly preferred. Strong written and oral communication, intercultural competence, and the ability to communicate to academic and non-academic audiences are required. Excellent English and Ukrainian and/or Russian are required; German or other Eastern Europe languages are desirable. Willingness to travel and work in hostile environments and meet formal requirements for travel to Ukraine is required. Experience with MAXQDA and HEAT training is an advantage.

How to apply

Submit a single PDF application by email to [email protected] by 13 October 2026. Include a motivation letter with research interests, CV, publication list, relevant certificates, and letters of reference, and mention reference 14_26. If you have a foreign degree, add an Anabin extract proving recognition.

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