The University of Passau enjoys a high level of visibility and reputation thanks to its excellent research, innovative teaching and dense international network. Around 11,000 students from 100 nations and over 1,300 employees study and work near the old town on a campus that combines state-of-the-art technical infrastructure with an award-winning urban development. Internationally successful high-tech companies and a lively start-up scene, coupled with rich culture and Lower Bavarian tradition, lend the city and region a radiance and contribute to the excellent quality of work and life.
Your tasks
* Collaboration and independent research activities in the above-mentioned
Project
* Scientific publications and lectures
* Participation in academic administrative and organizational tasks
* Participation in transfer activities and public relations work
* The possibility of a doctorate/habilitation within the framework of the project
is given and is expressly desired.
Your qualifications
* Above-average academic degree
University degree (Master, Diploma) in geography with a focus on
geography with a focus on human geography or related subjects that
Doctorate
* Interest in political and economic geography issues
* Experience in the application and sound knowledge of methods of
qualitative empirical social research
* Enjoyment of conceptual work
* Willingness to undertake business trips, sometimes lasting several weeks, to the
Case study countries Italy (South Tyrol) and Austria
* Ability to be self-motivated, open to interdisciplinary work
Interdisciplinary work as well as high communicative competence and ability to work in a team
* Very good written and spoken English skills
Benefits
Collaboration in a committed team with an international network
Ideal conditions for doctoral and postdoctoral studies and intensive, personal supervision
Attractive and team-oriented workplace in a modern university environment
Interesting, responsible and varied range of tasks
Wide range of internal and external further education and training opportunities
Opportunities for further academic career planning and development
Possibility to work from a home office
Welfare and social benefits of the public sector
Family-friendly working environment