Research Scientist

Vor 3 Tagen

Göttingen, Deutschland Max-Planck-Institut zur Erforschung multireligiöser und multiethnischer Gesellschaften Vollzeit

Research Fellow (Postdoctoral) (m/f/d)
(full-time for two years with a starting date of April 1, 2026, or earlier).
Research in the department explores how institutions impact whether conflict is managed peacefully or not, and how conflict itself can sustain or undermine institutions. The department's empirical focus is on the Global South and combines advanced quantitative methods, such as survey-based and observational causal inference designs, with qualitative approaches, such as fieldwork and interviews. Through this research, the department aims to produce new, evidence-based insights relevant to policy and contemporary society.
A postdoctoral research fellow with relevant skills and interests is sought for a project aiming to understand the dynamics of election campaigns in Sub-Saharan Africa, with a special emphasis on Nigeria. The project seeks to explain variation in African and Nigerian political parties' campaign strategies, including vote buying, violence, canvassing, and rallies. Empirically, the project relies on a multi-method approach, combining survey data from Afrobarometer, original surveys in Nigeria, and interviews conducted with party and non-party brokers. Conduct high-quality research within the framework of the project, including the design, collection and analysis of survey data;
Write academic articles with other project members (including the director and associated researchers at the MPI and other institutions);
Assist with administrative responsibilities related to the project, including organization of workshops, writing deliverables, data management, and dissemination of project findings in general audience venues;
Co-support and mentor PhD students and junior researchers working on the project;
Be affiliated with and take active part in the research environment at the Department. a PhD degree or equivalent in Political Science. publications in highly-ranked international journals) or demonstrated potential thereof;
demonstrated interest in electoral competition in the Global South or closely related themes, and willingness to develop additional subject-matter and regional expertise;
excellent command of quantitative research methods, including analysis of survey data, panel regression, and statistical programming in Stata/R/etc.;
excellent oral and written communication skills in English;
demonstrated expertise in research on Nigerian or African politics;
The position is full-time and for a period of two years (with a probational period of six months) ending 31 March 2028. Salary is based on the German collective agreement for civil servants (TVöD Bund), level E 13.
The Max Planck Society is mainly funded by German Federal and State Governments (see ). Max Planck Institutes provide outstanding facilities, academic resources and intellectual environments for the support of independent research. There are no teaching obligations for staff, but teaching and other forms of co-operation with universities are possible.
The Max Planck Society wishes to increase the participation of women across the sciences. a two-page cover letter describing your interest and alignment with the project's goals;

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