Postdoctoral Fellow - Transformation Research

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Résumé du rôle

Postdoctoral fellowship opportunity at Leuphana University's Transformation Lab for outstanding researchers with PhDs completed within the last three years. Up to seven positions available for up to two years starting April 2027. Fellows will conduct independent research on transformation, develop grant proposals, and collaborate in an international interdisciplinary environment of 20+ professors and 50+ researchers. Research should address emerging conceptual questions in transformation across topics like AI, demographic change, governance, and sustainability.

Exigences clés (estimation)

Conduct independent and collaborative research on transformation aligned with one of the Lab's three conceptual streams or key subject areas
Develop a high-quality grant proposal in transformation research with dedicated institutional support throughout the process
Actively participate in the scientific life of the Lab and contribute to its research activities and programs
Collaborate with resident researchers and international scholars, engaging in interdisciplinary and international exchange opportunities
Contribute to the Leuphana flagship program Embracing Transformation through research and scholarly engagement

Compétences

Advanced research design and independent research capability demonstrated through PhD completionStrong understanding of transformation research and emerging conceptual questions in the fieldInterdisciplinary thinking and ability to work across diverse research disciplines and methodologiesGrant writing and proposal development skills for securing research fundingCollaborative research experience and ability to work effectively in international research teamsInnovative methodological approaches including participatory, arts-based, or experimental research methods

Niveau estimé

Early-career postdoctoral researchers with PhDs completed within the previous three years. This is an entry-level postdoctoral position designed for researchers transitioning from doctoral studies to independent research careers.

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Type de poste: CDD
Mode de travail: Sur site
Niveau d'expérience: 0–1 an
Fonction: Éducation / Formation
Secteur: Éducation
Niveau d'études: Doctorat
Langues: Anglais

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About the Position

The Leuphana Transformation Lab at Leuphana University of Lüneburg is offering up to seven Postdoctoral Fellowships for outstanding researchers. This is a contract position with a duration of up to two years, starting April 1, 2027. You will join an international and interdisciplinary research environment with over 20 professors and 50+ PhD students and postdoctoral researchers.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct independent and collaborative research on transformation within one of the Lab's conceptual streams or key subject areas
Develop a high-quality grant proposal in transformation research with dedicated institutional support
Actively participate in the scientific life of the Lab and contribute to its research activities
Collaborate with resident researchers, international scholars, and participate in interdisciplinary exchange opportunities
Engage in the Leuphana flagship program Embracing Transformation

Research Focus Areas

Research proposals should align with one of three conceptual streams:

Epistemologies of Transformation
Disruption and Transformation
Scales and Temporalities of Transformation

Proposals may also connect with Key Subject Areas including climate futures in digital cultures, democratic resilience, organizing in times of crisis, regenerative society, companies as drivers of sustainability, or psychology of transformation.

Eligible Research Topics

Proposals may cover a broad range of topics including:

Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Demographic Change
Infrastructural Development
Anticipatory Governance
Adaptation Regimes
Sensing Technology

Methodological Approaches

The Lab welcomes interdisciplinary research and innovative methodological approaches, including participatory research, arts- or design-based methods, materially or visually experimental practices, as well as historical, normative, and theoretical work.

Requirements

PhD degree at time of application with proof of successfully defended doctoral dissertation
PhD completed within the previous three years
Demonstrated outstanding research achievements aligned with the Lab's focus
Strong understanding of transformation research and innovative research proposal
Applications must be submitted in English or with certified English translations

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