Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin - Abteilung Haushalt und Personal

Faculty of Arts and Humanities – Department of Library and Information Science, Robert K. Merton Center for Science Studies

job description:

• scientific service in research in the research project “Predatory publishing practices” (VW Foundation, https://hu.berlin/predatory-publishing)
• research on problematic publication practices and evaluation systems in an international comparison
• collection, evaluation and analysis of data using empirical social research methods (qualitative and quantitative)
• cooperation in an international team

requirements:

• completed university degree (master or similar) in social sciences
• interest in questions of science studies or criminology
• knowledge and experience in methods of empirical social research, especially interviews and surveys
• knowledge in science studies (sociology of science, science and technology studies, etc.) or criminology of advantage
• excellent written and verbal communication skills in German and English of advantage
• ability to work interdisciplinary and in a team of advantage
• willingness to travel of advantage
• doctorate is desired, but not required

Please send your application (including a cover letter, CV and copies of diplomas) and quoting the reference number DR/042/24 to Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Department of Library and Information Science, Prof. Dr. Martin Reinhart, Unter den Linden 6, 10099 Berlin or preferably by email in one PDF file to rmz-koordination@hu-berlin.de.

HU is seeking to increase the proportion of women in research and teaching, and specifically encourages qualified female scholars to apply. Severely disabled applicants with equivalent qualifications will be given preferential consideration. People with an immigration history are specifically encouraged to apply. Since we will not return your documents, please submit copies in the application only.

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