Tim Dorlach

PhD Researcher opportunity at the University of Bayreuth in the project Translating Brazilian Development Ideas in Africa (TRABRADIA) within the Cluster of Excellence Africa Multiple . The position focuses on policy translation , South-South development cooperation , and the local adaptation of Brazil’s National School Feeding Program in Malawi. The successful candidate will conduct a qualitative case study with fieldwork in Malawi and Brazil , including key-informant interviews, archival research, and library-based data collection. This is a research associate position in Global Nutrition and Health Policy , supervised by Prof. Dr. Tim Dorlach , with the opportunity to pursue a PhD at the Bayreuth International Graduate School of African Studies (BIGSAS) . The role is embedded in an internationally connected, interdisciplinary environment and includes structured training through the Cluster International Career Centre (CLICC). Eligibility: applicants should have a completed Master’s degree in Political Science, Sociology, Development Studies, African Studies, or a related field. Strong interest in nutrition policy, social policy, development cooperation, and/or Africa-Latin America relations is expected. Very good written and spoken English is required. Experience with qualitative methods is desirable, as is knowledge of Chichewa and/or Portuguese and prior fieldwork or study experience in Africa and/or Latin America. Funding: the position is funded by the Cluster of Excellence EXC 2052 Africa Multiple and paid according to E 13 TV-L (75%) for 48 months . The post is a fixed-term research associate role rather than a scholarship, and no separate stipend amount is stated. Application deadline: 15 June 2026 . Apply online via the University of Bayreuth Applicant Portal with a motivation letter, CV, certificates, transcripts, at least two referees, and optionally a master’s thesis copy.