Dear Colleagues,
We are looking for a colleague to join our growing Social Anthropology working group in the Faculty of Sociology, Bielefeld University. The position is expected to strengthen our work program on Anthropology of Economy, with empirical focus on market transformations in Vietnam, especially those related to land restructuring processes.
We would be thankful if you could forward to the call for application to suitable persons. Please find the links to the call for application below:
Application deadline: 01.01.2026
The German remuneration level 13 TV-L starts at a gross monthly salary of €4629.74, increasing by level of experience in HE sector to €6,580.44 a month.
Please click here<https://www.finanzverwaltung.nrw.de/system/files/media/document/file/anlage_b_tv-l_ab_01.02.2025.pdf> for more details.
Your Tasks
- scientific research tasks (approx. 55 %): Independent research in the field of social anthropology, participation in and conceptualisation of own third-party funding applications
- teaching duties totalling 4 course hours (approx. 25 %): Taking on courses in social anthropology, especially on topics such as work, market, economy and society, and globalisation, and relevant regional studies, including advising, supervising and examining students
- coordination of research activities in the working group Social Anthropology, including joint project applications, cooperation with partner institutions and public communication (approx. 15 %)
- organisational and administrative tasks, committee work (approx. 5%): Participation in academic self-administration
Employment is conducive to scientific qualification and provides the opportunity for further academic development.
We offer
- salary according to Remuneration level 13 TV-L
- fixed-term (with option to extend) (3 years) (§ 2 (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)
- fulltime
- internal and external training opportunities
- variety of health, consulting and prevention services
- reconcilability of family and work
- 30 days holidays
- 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
- scientific university degree (e. g. diploma or master’s degree) in anthropology, sociology or a related subject
- At the time of hiring, a completed doctorate or at least a submitted dissertation in anthropology, sociology, or a related subject.
- ability to design and conduct your own research projects
- experience with ethnographic research on market transformations in Vietnam, especially on land restructuring and its relation to labour mobility or financialisation
- ability to produce high quality academic publications
- ability to work independently, autonomously and with commitment
- ability to work in a team as well as strong organisational and coordination skills, e. g. in the organisation of academic events such as lecture series or workshops
- ability to write, present and publish academic papers in English
Preferred experience and skills
- teaching experience in the field of social anthropology
- knowledge of the Vietnamese language
- German language skills
- experience with public communication and third-party funding applications.
Application Procedure
We are looking forward to receiving your application. In addition to the usual documents (cover letter, CV etc.), we request a research proposal of 3–5 pages outlining the conceptual and empirical design of your research project. To apply, please preferably use our online form via the application button on this website:
Application deadline: 01.01.2026