The Faculty of Sociology has the following job opening:
Research Position (m/f/d) in the area of media sociology - Prof. Dr. H. Greschke
ID: Wiss26221
- starting: 01.01.2027
- Teilzeit 65 %
- salary according to Remuneration level 13 TV-L
- befristet
The working group of the Chair of Media Sociology deals with the empirical analysis of media-related transformation processes of culture and society, their methodological reflection, as well as the empirically based theory formation for the description of techno-sociality(ies) and media culture(s) in world society.
Your Tasks
- independent research in the interest areas of the working group and participation in the initiation and realisation of projects, publications and other activities as well as symposia and workshops (65 %)
- teaching duties in the field of media sociology at a rate of 2.6 LVS/semester, including the associated coursework and examinations (25 %)
- participation in the academic self-administration and committee work of the faculty, as well as in all other areas of activity of the working group (10 %)
Employment is conducive to scientific qualification and provides the opportunity for further academic development.
We offer
- salary according to Remuneration level 13 TV-L
- befristet (3 years) (§ 2 (1) sentence 1 of the WissZeitVG; in accordance with the provisions of the WissZeitVG and the Agreement on Satisfactory Conditions of Employment, the length of contract may differ in individual cases)
- Teilzeit 65 %
- internal and external training opportunities
- variety of health, consulting and prevention services
- reconcilability of family and work
- flexible working hours
- 30 days holiday
- good transport connection
- supplementary company pension
- collegial working environment
- open and pleasant working atmosphere
- exciting, varied tasks
- modern work environment with digital processes
- various offers (canteen, cafeteria, restaurants, Uni-Shop, ATM, etc.)
Your Profile
We expect
- completed academic university degree (e. g. Master's or Diplom) preferably in sociology, alternatively in Interdisciplinary Media Studies or related social science subjects
- in-depth knowledge in the field of media sociology
- in-depth knowledge in the field of qualitative social science research methods and/or media theories
- very good knowledge of German
- good knowledge of English
- independent, self-reliant and committed way of working
- strong organisational and coordination skills
- cooperative and team-orientated way of working
Preferred experience and skills
- knowledge in the field of qualitative media research, especially digital media
- PhD project in one of the fields of research of the professorship
- knowledge of another foreign language
Application Procedure
We are looking forward to receiving your application. To apply, please preferably use our online form via the application button below.
application deadline: 22.09.2026
Contact
Viola Pappada
sekretariat.greschke@uni-bielefeld.de
Postal Address
Universität Bielefeld
Fakultät für Soziologie
Prof. Dr. Heike Greschke
Postfach 10 01 31
33501 Bielefeld
Viola Pappada
sekretariat.greschke@uni-bielefeld.de
Postal Address
Universität Bielefeld
Fakultät für Soziologie
Prof. Dr. Heike Greschke
Postfach 10 01 31
33501 Bielefeld
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