At the Research Group of Comparative Political Behaviour lead by Heike Klüver, we currently seek to fill a *5 Year (Pre)Doctoral Researcher Position** * starting 1 October 2022 (flexible). *Tasks:* You will contribute to the research group by teaching three courses per year in the field of Political Behaviour and Quantitative and Experimental Methods. It is expected that you will conduct your PhD project and publish your research in top international journals. * **Requirements:* •    Excellent knowledge of quantitative methods (in particular causal inference and experimental methods) •    Strong command of English (German desired, but not necessary) •    Master’s degree in Political Science or Economics (or very close to completion) * **We offer* •    Dynamic and vibrant research environment •    Possibility to collaborate in research projects conducted in our Research Group and jointly publish in top international journals •    Working together with an international team of top scholars •    Financial support for conferences and summer schools •    The possibility to participate in the competitive DYNAMICS Research Training group which is a structured PhD programme that provides a comprehensive course curriculum with a unique combination of advanced theoretical courses, cutting-edge quantitative method skills, an interdisciplinary research seminar, an international lecture series and a vibrant international visiting researcher programme •    Office space in the heart of Berlin, one of Europe`s most exciting cities •    A competitive salary according to salary group TVL-E13 (approximately 2500€/month gross), including social security and health insurance •    Being located in the heart of Berlin, one of Europe`s most exciting cities with an outstanding research environment Further information about our research group can be found at: https://www.sowi.hu-berlin.de/de/lehrbereiche/politischesverhalten/startseite. Informal inquiries are welcome (heike.kluever@hu-berlin.de) * **Application:* Applications should include a cover letter, a CV, copies of degree certificate(s), two writing samples and two reference letters (alternatively the names of two referees). The application deadline is*26 July 2022*. Please send applications in one Pdf file to sekretariat.polverh@hu-berlin.de The legally binding German version of the job announcement can be found here: https://www.personalabteilung.hu-berlin.de/de/stellenausschreibungen/wiss-mitarbeiter-in-m-w-d-mit-2-3-teilzeitbeschaeftigung-befristet-fuer-vorauss-5-jahre-e-13-tv-l-hu -- Prof. Dr. Heike Klüver Professor of Comparative Political Behaviour Head of Department Department of Social Sciences Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin Email:heike.kluever@hu-berlin.de Personal Website:www.heike-kluever.com Resarch Group Website:www.sowi.hu-berlin.de/de/lehrbereiche/politischesverhalten Twitter: @Heike.Kluever Office: Universitätsstraße 3b, Room 419 10117 Berlin Mail: Unter den Linden 6 10099 Berlin