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Doctoral Researcher (m/f/diverse) - Position No. 2026-B-02

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Bonn
Research

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Hybrid · 3 Tage Homeoffice
vor 1 Woche
Stellenbeschreibung

The German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS) conducts high-quality research, offers independent policy advice, and facilitates transregional knowledge cooperation and training at the intersection of "development" and "sustainability", with the aspiration to co-shape a collaborative multipolar world for sustainable futures.

We offer an excellent and support-intensive research environment in the field of development policy with regular research workshops with internationally recognized scientists, international conferences, and the opportunity to participate in research stays abroad.

IDOS Department Transformation of Economic and Social Systems is looking for a

Doctoral Researcher (m/f/diverse) - Position No. 2026-B-02

Key Information

  • Part time: 65%, 25.4 hours/week
  • Salary: German public sector tariff, EG 13, TVoeD Bund (40.000 -- 58.000 Euro gross at 65%)
  • Duration: Starting 01 October 2026, limited to three years (with option to extend up to 9 months)

The position is located in the DFG funded Collaborative Research Center CRC 1780 "Food System Diversification for Sustainable Nutrition" (FoodDiverse) and specifically the subproject 'Behavioral strategies to diversify food consumption' at IDOS and the University of Bonn. The CRC brings together expertise to study relationships between diversification at various food system levels and planetary health in Germany and Ghana.

We invite candidates who aspire to combine the acquisition of professional experience with the preparation of a PhD dissertation in the context of the IDOS dual PhD Programme. The PhD-research is designed as part of 'FoodDiverse'. At its center stands empirical research in Ghana and Germany around plant-based protein intake in different social groups, discourse and policy analyses around transformational consumption behaviour.

Your Tasks

  • Develop an individual PhD-research agenda including research question, conceptual and methodological design in the frame of the sub-project and the work-package 'Discourse Analysis and Policy Options'.
  • Conduct fieldwork in Ghana and Germany.
  • Collaborate closely within the project 'Behavioural Strategies to diversify Food Consumption' and in FoodDiverse as a whole.
  • Collaborate closely with project partners in Germany and Ghana.
  • Participate and contribute to IDOS dual PhD-programme, as well as to IDOS as an institute as a whole.

Qualifications and Requirements

  • Masters degree in a relevant field of the social sciences (e.g. Human Geography, Sociology, Political Sciences, Anthropology) or in Agricultural and Nutrition Sciences.
  • Proven knowledge in and experience with research methodologies in social sciences, esp. qualitative and ethnographic social research methods.
  • Strong motivation and commitment towards pursuing a PhD.
  • Research or work experience in Africa is an asset.
  • Eagerness to work in an interdisciplinary, globally dispersed team.
  • Strong writing, communication and organizational skills.
  • Fluent written and spoken English, good command of German are an asset.
  • Willingness and aptness to travel abroad, including countries with a tropical climate ("Tropical suitability required").

We Offer

  • Flexible working hours (65%, 25.4 hours/week).
  • Possibility of mobile working ("Homeoffice" within Germany up to 60% per week).
  • Subsidized Deutschland-Job-Ticket and good access to public transportation.
  • Special annual payment in accordance with TVoeD Bund.
  • Up to 30 days annual vacation plus 6 days company vacation.
  • Trainings for further professional development.
  • Employer's contribution to the company pension scheme at VBLU.

Application

We actively promote equality and diversity. Applications with the position number 2026-B-02 including detailed documents (cover letter, CV, relevant certificates) must be submitted via the online application portal by 14 June 2026 at 23:59 CET. Interviews are expected to take place in July 2026. If you have a foreign university degree, please attach the Anabin database excerpt.