Postdoctoral Researcher Sociology (f/m/d)

The Max Weber Institute of Sociology at Heidelberg University invites applications for a position (100%), starting at the latest on 1.4.2026 for a period of four years:

The position is affiliated with the Chair for Empirical Macrosociology (Koenig) and offers the opportunity for academic qualification (R2), preferably in the fields of religion, migration, and/or human rights.

You will develop and carry out your independent research project

You will contribute to teaching in sociology (teaching load is 4 hours per week during the semester) and to supervision of undergraduate theses

You will cooperate with the Chair’s research team and within the MWI

The following qualifications are required for this position:

You have obtained an excellent MA degree in sociology or a neighboring field

You have recently completed your doctoral dissertat...