The Max Planck Institute for the Study of Societies (MPIfG) invites applications from postdoctoral researchers (f/m/d) in Social Science in the following areas:

• Political Economy (Prof. Dr. Lucio Baccaro)
• Economic Sociology (Prof. Dr. Jens Beckert)
• Political Economy/Sociology of Low-Carbon Transitions (Dr. Leon Wansleben)

The MPIfG offers two-year contracts based on the collective agreement for the public service (TVöD E 13), starting on September 1 or October 1, 2025. The Institute provides an attractive environment for postdoctoral researchers to pursue their own research projects within the scope of its research program.

Scholars of all nationalities who successfully completed their doctoral degree no longer than three years before the start date at the MPIfG are eligible to apply for the postdoctoral program.

Successful candidates are chosen on the basis of scholarly excellence, a research proposal outlining a project to be pursued at the MPIfG (up to three pages), and a job interview. Postdoctoral researchers have an office at the MPIfG and are expected to reside in the Cologne area, work at the Institute, and actively participate in its intellectual life.

The MPIfG conducts basic research on the governance of modern societies. It aims to develop an empirically based theory of the social and political foundations of modern economies by investigating the interrelation between social, economic, and political action. Building on the disciplinary traditions of sociology and political science, the Institute’s research program aims to combine and develop the approaches of new economic sociology and comparative and international political economy.

A collaborative and collegial working environment is integral to the MPIfG. Starting from the application process, we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all of our employees. The compatibility of career and family is also one of our key concerns, as is the employment of people with disabilities.

We look forward to receiving your online application in English or German. Please note that applications by email cannot be considered. For further information on the program and how to apply, please visit the page of our website. The deadline for applications is December 13, 2024 (11:00 am UTC+1). Applicants will be notified whether or not they have been successful at the end of February.