Dear moderating team, Could you please forward the call for applications below to the list? Thank you in advance! Manuel ----------------------------------------- ** *[With apologies for cross-posting!]* Dear colleagues, The /Institutions and Political Inequality/ research department (https://wzb.eu/en/research/political-economy-of-development/institutions-and-political-inequality) at the WZB Berlin Social Science Center is looking to hire 1 post-doc (up to 3 years). Shorter durations are possible for candidates with faculty positions in hand. The preferred starting date is September 1st, 2021. This position is part of a wider WZB effort to strengthen research in the area of digitalization, both as a substantive research topic, and as a methodological tool. Candidates for this position should demonstrate a research agenda related to how processes of digitalization impact and interact with substantive research areas of the department. We are looking for applicants with skills in quantitative methods or formal theory, preferably with training in causal inference and knowledge of Bayesian methods. They should also have a completed PhD in political science, economics, statistics, or a related social science discipline by the time the position will start, and have a vibrant and creative research agenda. In exceptional circumstances, we will consider applications from candidates who will be a few months away from defending their Ph.D. by the time the position starts. The deadline for receiving applications is March 1st, 2021, with virtual interviews currently scheduled to take place around the week of April 12th. Further information about the position and steps in the application process can be found here: https://www.wzb.eu/en/jobs/postdoctoral-research-fellow-fmx-7 If you have any questions regarding the job opening, please contact application-ipi@wzb.eu. We look forward to receiving your application!