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Postdoctoral Researcher in Longitudinal Surveys and Social Survey Methodology GESIS - Leibniz Institut für Sozialwissenschaften in Germany

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Sociology

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Full-time temporary postdoctoral employment for two years at salary group 13 TV-L, 100% working time. The post is a paid staff position; no scholarship funding is indicated.

Deadline

Oct 11, 2026

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Germany

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Keywords

Sociology
Survey Methodology
Psychology
Political Science
Social Psychology
Statistics

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About this position

GESIS – Leibniz Institute for the Social Sciences in Mannheim, Germany is recruiting a Postdoctoral Researcher for Longitudinal Surveys (DRS-57) in the Department Data and Research on Society, Team Social Surveys.

This is a full-time, temporary postdoctoral position for two years, starting 01.01.2027, with salary group 13 TV-L. The role focuses on longitudinal surveys, social survey methodology, and quantitative social research, with direct involvement in the European Social Survey (ESS) and the German implementation of CRONOS within the EU-funded INNOVATE project.

Key tasks include planning and implementing CRONOS and the 13th ESS round in Germany, coordinating translation of the ESS source questionnaire and fieldwork materials, processing survey data, and presenting/publishing research at conferences and in journals.

Applicants should have an above-average completed PhD and Master’s degree in the social sciences (for example Sociology, Political Science, Social Psychology, or Survey Methodology). Strong skills in statistical analysis and tools such as Stata and R are required, along with excellent German and very good English. Experience with social-scientific surveys is an advantage.

The position is based in Mannheim, Germany. Applications must be submitted through the online portal by 11 October 2026. Reference number: DRS-57.

Funding details

Full-time temporary postdoctoral employment for two years at salary group 13 TV-L, 100% working time. The post is a paid staff position; no scholarship funding is indicated.

What's required

Above-average completed PhD and Master in the social sciences (e.g. Sociology, Political Science, Social Psychology, Survey Methodology). Strong knowledge of empirical quantitative social research, including statistical analysis methods and software such as Stata and R. Excellent German and very good English speaking and writing skills. Ability to plan and implement projects efficiently, work independently and proactively, and collaborate well with others. Practical experience in implementing social-scientific surveys is an advantage.

How to apply

Apply via the online application portal by 11 October 2026. Use the provided job portal link and reference number DRS-57.

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