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Postdoctoral Researcher for Longitudinal Surveys GESIS - Leibniz Institute for the Social Sciences in Germany
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Sociology
Funding
Available
Deadline
Oct 11, 2026
Country
Germany
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GESIS – Leibniz-Institute for the Social Sciences

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GESIS – Leibniz-Institute for the Social Sciences in Mannheim, Germany, is recruiting a Postdoctoral Researcher for Longitudinal Surveys (reference DRS-57) within its Department Data and Research on Society, Team Social Surveys.
This post is closely connected to major international survey infrastructures, especially the European Social Survey (ESS) and the German implementation of CRONOS, a cross-national online panel survey within the ESS framework. The successful candidate will help plan and implement CRONOS in the context of the EU-funded INNOVATE Project, support the 13th ESS round in Germany, contribute to German translation work for the ESS source questionnaire and fieldwork materials, and check and process survey data collected during and after fieldwork.
The role is based in Mannheim and starts on 01.01.2027. It is a full-time, two-year position in salary group 13 TV-L. The institute highlights an international research environment, close cooperation with partners inside and outside the institute, and the opportunity to work on repeated cross-sectional and panel survey infrastructures that monitor social developments and social change.
Applicants should have an above-average completed PhD plus a Master’s degree in the social sciences, such as Sociology, Political Science, Social Psychology, or Survey Methodology. Strong quantitative skills are essential, including empirical social research and the use of statistical software such as Stata and R. Excellent German and very good English are required. Experience with social-scientific survey implementation is considered an advantage.
The position is suitable for researchers interested in survey methodology, longitudinal and panel survey design, data processing, questionnaire translation, and the production of publication-quality research outputs for conferences and journals. GESIS offers a collegial working atmosphere, flexible hours, mobile working options, support for family life, health management, pension support, and training opportunities.
Applications must be submitted through the online application portal by 11 October 2026, 23:59 (Europe/Berlin). Contact persons for subject-related questions are Oshrat Hochman, PhD and Michaela Schwarzhaupt.
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Available
What's required
Applicants should have an above-average completed PhD and a Master’s degree in the social sciences, for example Sociology, Political Science, Social Psychology, or Survey Methodology. They should have sound knowledge of empirical quantitative social research, including statistical analysis methods and programs such as Stata and R. Excellent German language skills and very good English skills in speaking and writing are required. Practical experience in implementing social-scientific surveys is an advantage. Candidates should also be able to plan and implement projects efficiently, work independently and proactively, and communicate and collaborate well.
How to apply
Apply via the online application portal. Submit your application by 11 October 2026, 23:59 (Europe/Berlin). For questions about the tasks or application process, contact the named emails provided in the posting.
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