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The FernUniversität in Hagen is Germany’s only state distance-learning university. On the basis of its blended learning model, it offers flexible, location-independent degree and continuing education programs, making higher education accessible to students in a variety of life situations. It conducts a wide range of theoretical and applied research in its five faculties of Humanities and Social Sciences, Psychology, Mathematics and Computer Science, Economics and Business Administration, and Law, as well as in interdisciplinary research clusters.
We are seeking a research assistant (75%, TV-L 13, net income in the first year appr. € 2,000) that works together with Prof. Oliver Christ on two related projects that are part of an international, interdisciplinary research project.
The consortium focuses on inclusivity norms, which are social group norms that promote equality-based respect, dialogue and unity, to prevent the harmful consequences of polarization for the social tissue of European communities. The team in Hagen will be responsible for two projects. In the first project, a large cross-national survey that covers all EU region will be conducted (in collaboration with all PIs) to examine the relation between inclusivity norms and different attitudes and behaviors (e.g., tolerance, willingness to collaborate). In the second project (in collaboration with Prof. Bukowski, Jagiellonian University in Krakow), we will examine in a controlled, experimental setting the causal effect of inclusivity norms.
The international and interdisciplinary research project INCLUSIVITY: Inclusivity Norms to Counter Polarization in European Societies is funded by the Volkswagen Foundation, and includes researchers form 4 countries: Dr. Eva Jaspers (Utrecht University), Prof. Marcin Bukowski (Jagiellonian University, Kraków), Dr. Miranda Lubbers (Autonomous University of Barcelona), Prof. Oliver Christ (FernUniversität in Hagen), and Prof. Maarten van Zalk (Osnabrück University). 3 post docs and 2 PhD students will be appointed simultaneously across all countries. The team’s competencies guarantee a genuine interdisciplinary approach, bridging social, political, developmental psychology with sociological perspectives and network methodologies. The full proposal can be sent on request.
Contract duration:
The position has a fixed-term contract for 4 years and starts on October 1. Opportunity for further qualification (e.g., doctoral dissertation) is given.
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We offer you an interesting position and a salary according to the collective labor agreement for German public service and a supplementary pension through the state pension agency Versorgungsanstalt des Bundes und der Länder (VBL). You will also benefit from our extensive opportunities for continuing education and professional development, wide range of occupational health services, and family-friendly policies and services.
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For more information please contact:
Prof. Oliver Christ, mail: oliver.christ@fernuni-hagen.de
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You can apply by using the apply button below. Applications reaching us in other ways, for example by email, will not be considered. Applications should include:
Please apply before August 16, 2021 (submission portal closes on August 15 at midnight CEST).
The interviews with the selection committee are planned for August 23, 2021 (German local time).
Given the current measures in relation to the CoVid19 pandemic the interviews will be held via video calling.
Persons with disabilities are explicitly encouraged to apply.