W 1 Junior professorship in empirical quantitative science research

The University of Wuppertal is a dynamic, networked and research-oriented campus university. Collectively, more than 25,000 researchers, academic staff and students face the challenges of science, education, culture, economics, society, technology and the environment.

The University of Wuppertal invites applications for a professorship in the field of empirical quantitative science research. The position will be based in the School of Human and Social Sciences and the DFG Research Training Group (GRK 2696) “Transformations of Science and Technology”.

DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS

• The candidate has proven expertise in empirical-quantitative and internationally oriented historical-sociological scientific research.
• The candidate combines the two fields of sociology and history at the Interdisciplinary Center for Science and Technology Studies (IZWT), in particular in the DFG Research Training Group GRK 2696 “Transformations of Science and Technology”.
• The candidate teaches courses equally in degree programs of sociology and history and contributes to the degree programme and co-supervision of doctoral students (GRK 2696).
• The candidate is expected to be able to connect with the research activities of other professorships at the IZWT and GRK 2696.
• Relevant research activities and peer-reviewed publications as well as an international orientation (e.g., stays abroad, international collaborations, lectures, publications) are also expected.
• Within the University of Wuppertal, cooperation in the field of empirical-quantitative methods (e.g., computational social science, digital humanities, empirical economic and social research) with relevant professorships of School 1 / School 2, School 3, and School 9 is desirable.
• Participation in University of Wuppertal’s activity area 2: Next Generation Learning, Teaching, Knowledge Transfer and the University of Wuppertal’s activity area 3: Shaping Sustainable Societal Transformation is desirable.
• You are expected to achieve adequate German language skills within the first two years of service, within the first year at level B2 and at level C1 within a total of two years at the latest.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Completed degree (master or equivalent from university or university of applied sciences) with a proven empirical-quantitative focus.
• Special aptitude for academic work, usually demonstrated by the quality of a doctorate, with a topic relevant to the advertised position.
• Pedagogical aptitude, which is proven by appropriate previous experience or, exceptionally, demonstrated in the appointment procedure.

You are able to demonstrate your qualification for the position by publications, relevant teaching experience, international orientation (e.g., international collaborations, activities in national and international bodies), and project experience. Please enclose relevant certificates and supporting documents with your application.

Starting as junior professors, they are appointed normally as civil servants for a period of three years. These positions are extended for three more years if the junior professors have successfully passed an interim evaluation.

At the University of Wuppertal, we appreciate individual and cultural differences of our employees and support gender equality, equal opportunities, reconciliation of family and working life. Applications from persons of any gender and persons with disabilities as well as persons with an equivalent status are highly welcome. In accordance with the Gender Equality Act of North Rhine-Westphalia, women will be given preferential consideration unless there are compelling reasons in favour of an applicant who is not female. The same applies to applications from disabled persons, who will be given preference in the case of equal suitability.

Start
01 October 2026

Salary
W1 LBesG NRW

Reference Code
P25005

Contact person
Vice-Dean Prof Dr Thomas Heinze

Applications via
stellenausschreibungen.uni-wuppertal.de

Application deadline
06 October 2025

Formal requirements
§ 36 Section 1 HG NRW

Job details
Title: W 1 Junior professorship in empirical quantitative science research
Employer: Bergische Universität Wuppertal (BUW)
Location: Bergische Universität Wuppertal Wuppertal, Germany
Published: 2025-09-05
Application deadline: 2025-10-06 23:59 (Europe/Berlin)
Job type: Assistant / Associate Professor
Field: Sociology, Modern History, History of Science, Social Research, Computing in Social science, Arts and Humanities