Dear colleagues, In my DFG-funded project “Polarization through and in referendums: mapping polarization within and beyond the party system.” (PolRef), there is a vacancy for a *Researcher (m/f/x) (65%, pay group 13 TV-L)* for the duration of 3 years (+ 1 additional year after successful interim evaluation of the project) to be filled at the earliest opportunity (ideally 1 October 2022). I would be very grateful if you could refer suitable applicants to the advertisement. The deadline for applications is 21/07/2022. I am looking for a person with an interest in empirical-quantitative research in comparative politics or political sociology. Work responsibilities include: * Contributing to theoretical conceptualization and empirical analysis in work package 1 "Mapping polarization through and in referendums cross-nationally". * Data collection and cleaning, merging and analysis of existing data sets on referendums and political polarization * Participation in the supervision of student assistants * Publication of research results and their presentation at national and international meetings and conferences * Participation in the reporting and administration of the project I expect the successful applicant (m/f/d) to pursue a PhD within the project. Applicant's profile: * A university degree in the field of political or social sciences or in a comparable discipline * An interest in research in comparative politics and political sociology * An interest in the topics of direct democracy or polarization * Solid knowledge of quantitative methods and statistical software (preferably R, alternatively Stata, SPSS or others) * Very good knowledge of English, knowledge of German would be an advantage * A self-reliant way of working and willingness to take responsibility within a team What I offer: * Promotion of your own research activities and further scientific qualification by financing participation in summer schools, workshops and conferences. * The chance to find your way into the international scientific community with a highly topical research question * Flexible working hours and the possibility of mobile working within Germany More information can be found in the full announcement: https://www.tu-chemnitz.de/verwaltung/personal/stellen/271835_1_Kr.php (scroll down for English text) Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. Many thanks and greetings Arndt Leininger, PhD Assistant Professor for Political Science Research Methods Chemnitz University of Technology +49 (0)371 531-33357 | www.aleininger.eu | @a_leininger