The Protestant University of Applied Sciences is a state-recognised University of Applied Sciences run by the Protestant Church in Württemberg. Around 1,200 students in twelve accredited degree programmes benefit from the diverse offering at Protestant University of Applied Sciences, Ludwigsburg. Internationally oriented and regionally rooted, the University provides a broad spectrum of teaching, research and continuous education and professional training.
The Protestant University of Applied Sciences, Ludwigsburg, is looking to fill two positions, financed by the German Research Foundation (DFG) from 15. November 2026:
Scope of each position: 65%, fixed-term, doctorate possible
Your tasks
The tasks of the two new members of staff include contributing to the above-mentioned research project through desk-based research; conducting and analysing qualitative interviews and cooperation with co‑researchers, project partners and the scientific advisory board. The research approach combines aspects of social support research, migration and transition research and is based on a participatory, qualitative longitudinal design.
Your profile
- Degree in social sciences or educational sciences (Master’s level or university diploma) which generally qualifies for doctoral studies, or a degree in a comparable field
- Sound knowledge of qualitative empirical social research and experience in project work
- Knowledge in the field of refugee and migration research
- In addition, knowledge in the field of transition research or social support research is desirable
- Proficiency in English as an academic language, excellent spoken and written Ukrainian and/or Russian, very good German language skills
- Interest in intensive academic work and, if applicable, in pursuing a doctorate
- Self-driven and with organisational skills and the ability to work independently and to critically reflect on one´s own work
- Ability to cooperate and communicate, as well as strong presentation skills
Our offer
- Work in a research team and gain academic qualification in the areas mentioned
- Opportunity to actively shape an emerging field of research
- Networking with partners and political stakeholders
- Opportunity to pursue a doctorate and to publish academic work (in English/German)
- Well-equipped workplace in an attractive location in Ludwigsburg
- Employment and remuneration are based on the Church Employment Regulations (comparable to TVöD), up to pay group 13 depending on individual qualifications
- Participation in measures that support equal opportunities is possible
- All benefits of public‑sector (social) services, e.g. occupational pension scheme, holiday entitlement above the statutory minimum, job ticket, occupational health management
- Flexible working hours, teleworking (home office) by agreement
We explicity welcome applications from individuals with severe disabilities. The positions are part-time (65%) and limited to 36 months. Personal data will be stored for the purpose of carrying out the application procedure.
We look forward to receiving your application with informative documents, which you should submit via our online application portal by 8. September 2025. Interviews for filling the positions are planned for mid‑September.
Do you have any questions?
For subject‑related queries, please contact Prof. Dr. Ute Karl:
Tel. +49 7141/9745-233, e‑mail:
For questions regarding employment, please contact Ulrike Leopold, Head of Human Resources and Central Services, e‑mail:
EH Ludwigsburg
Prof. Dr. Ute Karl
Paulusweg 6
71638 Ludwigsburg
Tel +49 07141 9745-204
u.karl@eh-ludwigsburg.de
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