"Researcher (m/f/d) Department 2 "International Institutions" PRIF - Peace Research Institute Frankfurt"

One Researcher (m/f/d) in full-time, in Salary Group 13 TV-H^*, for the duration of initially two years (acc. to. WissZeitVG^**). An extension is possible but dependent on project funds.

Your responsibilities include:

• Development and implementation of research projects in the field of international political economy and geo-economy, especially concerning developments in global (free-)trade, financial systems and/or supply-chain and shoring issues.
• Participation in publications and the acquisition of external funds of the Research Department as well as in science communication events.
• Participation in PRIF’s self-governance. The language spoken in PRIF’s central committees is English.

As applicant, you should fulfill the following requirements:

• An above average doctoral degree in economy, political science or sociology.
• Proven experience in quantitative and/or qualitative social-science methods.
• A scientific focus on international political economy attained through publications, conference participation, and/or field-research/research-stays.
• An international profile attained through publications and field research/research stays.
• Ability to work in an international team of colleagues.
• Willingness to present research to the political and general public.
• Good spoken and written command of English.

You can expect:

• A motivated, multi-cultural team of international researchers.
• Multi-faceted research work that includes fundamental scientific research, science communication, and political consultancy.
• Flexible hours that allow for the balance of work time and family life with the possibility to work remotely according to an internal guideline.
• A discounted Deutschlandticket.^***
• A company pension scheme provided by the VBL.^****

PRIF is a recipient of the Total E-Quality award and seeks to promote equal representation in the workforce at all levels and aims to strengthen work/life balance. Therefore, this position can be filled part- or full-time. In the case of equal qualification, applicants with severe disabilities will be treated preferentially.

Please send your application documents (cover letter, complete CV (without a photo), 5-page outline of your research project, education and work certificates) as a single PDF to application@prif.org with a subject line that consists of your name and the code “POL_ECO_25.1” (e.g. “Max_Mustermann_POL_ECO_25.1”). The application deadline is January 12th, 2026, 23:59:59 o’clock. Unfortunately, application expenses cannot be reimbursed.

^* TV-H = Tarifvertrag für den Öffentlichen Dienst des Landes Hessen: Current Tariff Agreement for the German State of Hesse.
^** WissZeitVG = Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz: Act on Fixed-Term Employment Contracts in Academia.
^*** Deutschlandticket = A ticket that allows for the use of local public transport, such as busses and trains.
^**** VBL = Versorgungsanstalt des Bundes und der Länder: Pension Institution of the Federal and State Governments.