University or Organization: European Centre for Minority Issues (ECMI)
Department: Research Cluster "Minority Issues in the Denmark-Germany Border Region"
Job Location: Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
Web Address: https://www.ecmi.de/research-clusters/danish-german-minority-issues
Job Title: Researcher
Job Rank: Researcher

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Sociolinguistics

Description:

The European Centre for Minority Issues (ECMI) invites applications for a researcher to join the research cluster "Minority Issues in the Denmark-Germany Border Region". This cluster critically examines minority experiences in the region, encompassing all four of the acknowledged national minority groups (Germans in Denmark; Danes, North Frisians, and Sinti & Roma in Germany).

The researcher will work on the cluster’s projects regarding intergroup relations and minority language issues in the Denmark-Germany border region. Key phenomena investigated in these projects include the following: minority and majority group members’ awareness regarding national minority issues such as group status, rights, and institutional support; minority and majority group members’ attitudes towards the different national minorities and minority issues; minority and majority group members’ perceptions of intergroup dynamics such as discrimination and/or active support; minority language use and transmission. Additionally, the researcher will develop their own empirical research regarding national minority issues in the Denmark-Germany border region.

Key responsibilities of the successful applicant will include the following: assisting with the creation and dissemination of (online) questionnaires; assisting with the cleaning, coding, and analyses of quantitative questionnaire data; assisting with the provision of policy advice for relevant stakeholders; assisting with the creation of knowledge translation and outreach activities for civil society on both sides of the border; conducting independent high-quality research within the programme of the cluster; disseminating their research findings through high-ranking publications, policy reports, blog posts, and conference participation; carrying out and assisting with other cluster-related duties, such as the organisation of workshops or cooperation with external partners.

The position is for a preliminary period of two years. Thereafter, a performance review will take place, on the basis of which an unlimited contract may be offered. The successful candidate must take up employment at the seat of the ECMI in Flensburg and be willing to travel as necessitated by research work or outreach activities. A Personnel Agreement at the ECMI governs opportunities for remote work. The ECMI's working language is English.

Applicants should have the following: an MA/MSc (or even PhD) degree within the social sciences, behavioural sciences, or humanities; previous research and/or work experience regarding minority issues; demonstrable experience with quantitative data collection and analysis; the ability to work as part of a team; knowledge of the programming language R; very strong oral and written command of English. Additionally, the following are considered assets: knowledge of German, Danish, North Frisian, and/or Romanes; previous research and/or work experience regarding minority language issues and/or intergroup relations; previous research and/or work experience with one or more of the national minorities in the Denmark-Germany border region. Potential applicants who are able to undertake the aforementioned key responsibilities are strongly encouraged to apply - even if they do not meet all of these criteria.

Applicants should submit a cover letter explaining their motivation for applying and their suitability for carrying out the tasks listed above, as well as a CV (including a list of publications, if applicable). A photograph should not be included in the application. Candidates with career breaks in their CV (due to e.g. parental leave, care responsibilities for sick relatives, or their own health) should know that such career breaks do not affect the hiring process negatively. The ECMI is committed to being a family-friendly and flexible workspace.

For more information, please visit this link: https://www.ecmi.de/career/recruitment/researcher-tv-l-12-100

Application Deadline: 14-Jun-2024
Mailing Address for Applications:

Email Address for Applications: [email protected]
Contact Information:
Dr Ruth Kircher
Email: [email protected]