Dear colleagues, We're looking for a Research Associate (PostDoc) to join Team Training at GESIS - Leibniz Institute for the Social Sciences, starting August 01, 2023, in Cologne or Mannheim. The main task consists of the scientific conceptualization of training events on methods of empirical social research. You can expect a welcoming team with many very nice colleagues, a pleasant and appreciative working environment, and an exciting job with the opportunity to network with many interesting scientists. The application deadline is June 13, 2023. More information below or at https://www.hidden-professionals.de/HPv3.Jobs/gesis/stellenangebot/32131/Research-Associate-PostDoc-for-the-development-of-training-courses-on-Methods-of-Empirical-Social-Research?lang=en-US, where you also find the application form. Please feel free to share this position with suitable candidates. Johannes Blumenberg<https://www.gesis.org/en/institute/staff/person/johannes.blumenberg> and I are more than happy to answer any questions about the job. Your tasks will be: * Planning and scientific coordination of training events, in particular GESIS Workshops (topic selection, lecturer recruitment, conceptual development, supervision, etc.). * Contributing to the overall tasks of the team, e.g., program development, evaluations, e-learning, and marketing * Research and academic publishing in the field of methods of empirical social research or in one of our research areas<https://www.gesis.org/en/research> (30% of your working time) Your profile: * Doctorate/PhD or well-advanced doctoral/PhD thesis (up to six months before submission) in the social sciences or methods-related fields * Outstanding knowledge of quantitative methods of empirical social research, especially data analysis and/or Survey Methodology * Strong networking experience in the national and international expert community with methodological orientation * Experience with developing innovative courses, including digital formats, is desired * High level of German and English language proficiency in spoken and written form Our Benefits: * A well-rehearsed team of scientific and administrative coordinators with an excellent working environment * The opportunity to network with international experts * Flexible working hours and the possibility of up to 60% mobile working within Germany * Very good conditions for reconciling work and family life, e.g. subsidies for childcare for children who have not yet attained the age of compulsory schooling * Holistic company health management and discounted participation in the university's sports program * Generous support for your pension provision as a direct insurance policy * Promotion of your skills through further training measures Best wishes, Verena --- Verena Kunz Scientific Coordinator Fall Seminar in Computational Social Science and Workshops GESIS - Leibniz-Insitute for the Social Sciences https://gesis.org<https://gesis.org/> | https://training.gesis.org/ @gesistraining<https://twitter.com/gesistraining> | facebook.com/GESISTraining/<https://www.facebook.com/GESISTraining/>