We are looking for two new colleagues to join our Research Department II “International Institutions” starting in September 2025:
Two researchers (predocs) (m/f/d) in part-time (65 %), in the Research Group “Peacekeeping and Conflict Management through the United Nations”, in Salary Group 13 TV-H*, for the duration of 3 years (acc. to. § 2 Paragraph 2 WissZeitVG**).
Your responsibilities include:
Implementation of a PhD project in the area of peace operations and conflict management with a focus on the role of the United Nations
Presenting research findings at international academic and policy meetings
Assistance in organizing conference panels, field visits, and relevant events for the research group
Contributing to promoting the influence of the research group in Europe and the world more broadly
Participation in PRIF’s bodies of self-administration. Central committees communicate in English.
As an applicant, you should fulfill the following requirements:
An academic degree with a final grade of 2,5 or better (acc. to the German grading system) that grants eligibility for the pursuit of a doctorate in International Relations, Political Science, Public Policy, Sociology, Development Studies or another relevant discipline
Academic interest in the fields of global governance, UN conflict management, international institutions, and peace and security
Ability to work in an interdisciplinary environment
Willingness to present research to the political and general public
Good spoken and written command of English and a willingness to learn German during the time of employment
You can expect:
A motivated, multi-cultural team of international researchers
Multi-faceted research work that includes fundamental academic research, science communication, and political consultancy
An international PhD programm
Flexible hours that allow for the balance of work time and family life
A discounted Deutschlandticket***
A company pension scheme provided by the VBL****
PRIF is a recipient of the Total E-Quality award and seeks to promote equal representation in the workforce at all levels and aims to strengthen work/life balance. In the case of equal qualification, applicants with severe disabilities will be treated preferentially.
Please send your application documents (cover letter, also specifying relevant research/professional experiences and skills, if applicable; complete CV (without a photo); 5-page outline of your research project; a writing example, ideally in the broad field of international relations or conflict studies; and education and work certificates) as a single PDF to application(at)prif.org with a subject line that consists of your name and the code “Predocs_PB2_25.1” (e.g. “Max_Mustermann_Predocs_PB2_25.1”). The application deadline is April 28th, 2025, 23:59:59. Unfortunately, application expenses cannot be reimbursed.
* TV-H = Tarifvertrag für den Öffentlichen Dienst des Landes Hessen: Current Tariff Agreement for the German State of Hesse.
** WissZeitVG = Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz: Act on Fixed-Term Employment Contracts in Academia.
*** Deutschlandticket = A ticket that allows for the use of local public transport, such as busses and trains.
**** VBL = Versorgungsanstalt des Bundes und der Länder: Pension Institution of the Federal and State Governments.