External Senior Fellowship 2022/2023

Summary

The University of Konstanz is one of eleven Universities of Excellence in Germany. Since 2007 it has been successful in the German Excellence Initiative and its follow-up program, the Excellence Strategy. The Cluster “The Politics of Inequality” includes researchers from political science, sociology, economics, linguistics, psychology, law, and education studies. They study how people perceive these inequalities, how they lead to collective mobilization, and how political actors respond to them. This Call is Funded by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG - German Research Foundation) under the Excellence Strategy of the German federal and state governments – EXC-2035/1 –
390681379 and is in accordance with the Bylaws for the Cluster of Excellence “The Politics of Inequality: Perceptions, Participation and Policies” of the University of Konstanz.

Available funding

Fellowship is available for a duration of 2 to 6 months per selected Fellow during the academic year 2022/23. The earliest starting date is the 1st of September 2022, the latest end date 30th of September 2023.
Remuneration will take the form of a monthly flat rate of 6,000 Euros to account for accommodation and living expenses, as well as a further monthly research allowance to finance conference travels and research assistants as well as other aspects of Senior Fellows’ research projects. Relocation expenses to and from Konstanz will be covered by the Cluster (some limitations apply).

Eligibility criteria

Applications are open to researchers from outside the University of Konstanz with an established track record and international visibility, as well as a keen interest in the Cluster’s concepts and lines of research.
We are looking for scholars with an established track record in inequality research broadly defined, and in the fields directly related to the Cluster’s research agenda, though not necessarily in disciplines already represented at the Cluster. Senior Fellows will actively participate in Cluster activities.

Application Process

To apply, please submit the following documents:
▪ The application form with the summary of project data is provided in the project package part of this Call.
▪ A research proposal that contributes to the research agenda of the Cluster, investigating core aspects of the political dimension of inequality. It should not exceed four pages in length, and should also include the duration and the schedule of the project. Please describe work packages that might be relevant for the use of the research allowance at your disposal.
▪ Curriculum vitae and a list of publications.

Please submit your application consisting of the application form, research proposal, CV, and list of publications via our Online Application Portal from the Call opening date on 1st of February 2022.

The deadline for the application is the 1st of March 2022, 00:00 CET.

Selection Procedure

The Board will assess all applications and make a selection decision.

Additional information
All questions can be directed to the Cluster’s Managing Office E-Mail address: application.inequality@uni-konstanz.de. Frequently Asked Questions Section are created and will be regularly updated every month during the whole timespan of the Call, since the publication and until the deadline.

Please regularly consult the FAQ section.

For more information on the Cluster, please visit: http://inequality.uni.kn.

The University of Konstanz is committed to ensuring an environment that provides equal opportunities and promotes diversity as well as a good balance between university and family life. As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to increase the number of women working in the field advertised (https://www.uni-konstanz.de/en/equalopportunities/equal-opportunity/). Persons with disabilities are explicitly encouraged to apply. They will be given preference if appropriately qualified (contact + 49 7531 88–4016).