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Social scientist (m/f/d)
Job Description
Req ID:  2041
Place of work:  Bremerhaven
Starting date:  01.08.2025
Career level:  Graduates, Experienced professionals, Doctorate
Type of employment:  Part time, Full-time
Duration of contract:  3 Jahre

Remuneration: Remuneration is in accordance with the Collective Agreement for the Public Sector - Federal Government (TVöD-Bund)

Enter the fascinating world of the German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e. V.; DLR) and help shape the future through research and innovation! We offer an exciting and inspiring working environment driven by the expertise and curiosity of our 11,000 employees from 100 nations and our unique infrastructure. Together, we develop sustainable technologies and thus contribute to finding solutions to global challenges. Would you like to join us in addressing this major future challenge? Then this is your place!

Enter the fascinating world of the German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e. V.; DLR) and help shape the future through research and innovation! We offer an exciting and inspiring working environment driven by the expertise and curiosity of our 11,000 employees from 100 nations and our unique infrastructure. Together, we develop sustainable technologies and thus contribute to finding solutions to global challenges. Would you like to join us in addressing this major future challenge? Then this is your place!

At the Institute for the Protection of Maritime Infrastructures in Bremerhaven, we research and develop innovative solutions to strengthen the resilience of maritime infrastructures and make them adaptable, safe and sustainable. In close cooperation with partners from research, industry and other maritime security stakeholders, we combine technological innovation with practical expertise and offer you the opportunity to work on pioneering projects.

 

What to expect
The DLR Institute for the Protection of Maritime Infrastructures is a research and development organisation dedicated to maritime security. We are looking for committed candidates who are interested in the societal aspects of security research and who can shed light on criteria for the resilience of maritime infrastructures. In this position, you will be actively involved in pioneering research projects. You will apply and further develop social science concepts and methods in interdisciplinary teams.

 

Your Tasks

  • Systematic development of the state of research in social science security research, especially with regard to security and maritime infrastructures
  • Familiarisation with existing social science approaches and transfer to maritime security
  • Collecting and analysing data using empirical social research methods
  • Presentation and publication of research results in specialist journals and at national and international conferences
  • Participation in the management of research projects

 

Your profile

  • Completed academic university degree (Master's or university diploma) in social sciences (e.g. sociology, political science, economics, administrative sciences) or other degree programmes relevant to the position
  • Expertise in social science theories and methods
  • Experience in empirical social research (qualitative and/or quantitative)
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in German and business fluent in English

 

Also favourable:

  • Experience in scientific project work, especially in the context of security research
  • Knowledge of the natural sciences
  • Knowledge of the use of technology by authorities and organisations with security tasks
  • Ability to mediate in cooperation with heterogeneous interest groups
  • Strong communication and cooperation skills, persuasiveness, a confident manner and the ability to work in a team

 

Remuneration is up to the German TVöD 13 depending on qualifications and assigned tasks

We offer

DLR stands for diversity, appreciation and equality for all people. We promote independent work and the individual development of our employees both personally and professionally. To this end, we offer numerous training and development opportunities. Equal opportunities are of particular importance to us, which is why we want to increase the proportion of women in science and management in particular. Applicants with severe disabilities will be given preference if they are qualified.

 

We look forward to getting to know you!

If you have any questions about this position (Vacancy-ID 2041) please contact:

 

Tjorven Harmsen

Tel.: 0471 924199 30