Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin bzw. Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter (m/w/d) als Leitung des Forschungsbereichs Data Science in der Krisen– und Konfliktforschung

About

The University of the Federal Armed Forces (UniBw) Munich is firmly anchored in the national and international research landscape. As a campus university with very good basic equipment, it offers the best conditions for high-quality teaching and research. In our self-understanding, we see ourselves as a family-oriented institution that stands for equality, diversity, and equal opportunities.

The tasks of the KompZ KFE include scientific work in quantitative crisis and conflict research, data science, and supporting the German federal government in predicting and assessing crises and conflicts. For this purpose, interdisciplinary methodological expertise is being built up at the center, and innovative research approaches and IT tools are being tested and developed. This is intended to scientifically soundly optimize existing approaches to early crisis detection in terms of content and technology and bring them to application readiness. The center thus makes a significant contribution to improving the performance of IT support systems for users and thus also to the national process of early crisis detection. The job profile of the advertised position relates to the leadership of the Data Science research area in crisis and conflict research.

Responsibilities

• Leadership of the Data Science research area in crisis and conflict research with a focus on the development, validation, and application of data-driven methods for early crisis detection and crisis monitoring
• Conception, management, and quality assurance of studies and research contributions in the field of crisis and conflict research
• Development of solutions within the framework of commissioned projects and advising the users of the KompZ KFE on technical issues
• Personnel responsibility in consultation with project management for the Data Science research area in crisis and conflict research at the KompZ KFE
• Advising project management on methodological, analytical, and data-related issues at the interface of research, application, and strategic early crisis detection
• Participation in and supervision of publication projects, as well as participation in regular working meetings and contribution to the reporting system of the KompZ KFE

Qualifications

• A completed academic university degree (Master, Magister, or Diplom) in Political Science, Social Sciences, Statistics, Data Science
• Alternatively: a completed academic university degree (Master, Magister, or Diplom) in a comparable field with relevant methodological focus and professional experience in research or industry, proven by professional activity of generally not less than two years
• Relevant experience in scientific research or application-oriented projects in the field of quantitative conflict, political, or social research, proven by professional activity of generally not less than two years
• German language skills at C2 level and English language skills at a minimum of C1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

Desired

• Very good programming skills in Python or comparable programming languages (e.g., R) and experience with reproducible data analysis workflows
• Project management experience
• Publication experience in quantitative social science research, especially in crisis and conflict research
• Experience with text, geo, or satellite data
• Interest in close cooperation and coordination with external partners from the ministerial, academic, and private sectors

What Counts for Us

• Structured and independent working style, a high degree of confidentiality, discretion, integrity, and responsibility
• Flexibility and the ability to adapt to changing requirements
• Teamwork and the ability to work effectively in a demanding and dynamic environment
• You commit through your entire behavior to the free democratic basic order within the meaning of the Basic Law.
• Equality and diversity competence
• You agree to undergo an extended security check. Successful completion of the Ü3 security check is mandatory for filling the advertised position.

Benefits

• Challenging and varied tasks in an innovative and dynamic environment
• Collaboration with ministries as well as national and international research institutions, industrial companies, and authorities with excellent networking opportunities
• A campus university with very good infrastructure, its own parent-initiative kindergarten and nursery, and a family service center offering advice and assistance to university members for better reconciliation of family, care, and professional life
• The classification into pay group 14 TVöD is made with regard to the actual duties to be performed not only temporarily and the fulfillment of personal or tariff requirements. Classification into pay group 15 TVöD is prospectively possible with appropriate qualifications and the assignment of higher-level tasks.
• There is the possibility of granting a personnel recruitment bonus.
• Home office is possible in consultation with project management.
• You work for a recognized and family-friendly employer in secure economic conditions, which promotes a balanced work-life balance through flexible working hours and part-time models.
• You benefit from versatile career prospects and extensive further training and development opportunities as part of your professional development.
• You have the opportunity to participate in sports and health programs during working hours within a defined framework.
• You can participate in the Corporate Benefits program with discounts and rebates on branded goods, services, and many local offers.

Remarks

The employment can also be part-time upon request.

The Bundeswehr promotes the professional equality of women and men and therefore particularly welcomes applications from women.

In accordance with the Social Code Book IX and the Disability Equality Act, we expressly welcome applications from severely disabled people; individual consideration will be given to the fulfillment of the application requirements.

The Bundeswehr supports the goals of the National Integration Plan and welcomes applications from people with a migration background.