Research Fellow

“West African Traders as Translators between Chinese and African Urban Modernities”

GIGA German Institute of Global and Area Studies

The GIGA German Institute of Global and Area Studies / Leibniz-Institut für Globale und Regionale Studien is one of Europe’s leading research institutes for area and comparative area studies, with a focus on Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East, as well as on inter-regional and global issues. The GIGA seeks to hire a Research Fellow to work on all China-related research questions within the research project “West African Traders as Translators between Chinese and African Urban Modernities”, which is part of the DFG Priority Programme 1448, “Adaptation and Creativity”.

Applications are invited for a 65%-time position, with an initial contract of two years, starting as soon as possible, latest 1 June 2013. The salary is commensurate with TV-AVH / TVöD EG 13.

Desired qualifications:

• M.A. (or comparable degree) in Modern China Studies or China-focused humanities / social sciences
• profound knowledge of qualitative research methods and research experiences in China
• very good command of Chinese and English; working knowledge of German would be an advantage
• excellent teamwork skills, flexibility and readiness to conduct field research in China.

Inquiries are welcome! For information on the research project please contact Dr Karsten Giese (karsten.giese@giga-hamburg.de).

The reconciliation of work and family life is of great importance to the institute. The GIGA promotes gender equality and actively encourages applications from women. Among equally qualified applicants, women will receive preferential consideration in those areas in which they are underrepresented.

Please send your application (Ref.-No. GIGA-13-02) and relevant supporting documentation (CV, credentials, list of publications, max. two work samples) to:

Kerstin Labusga, GIGA German Institute of Global and Area Studies, Rothenbaumchaussee 32, 20148 Hamburg, Germany

Email: jobs-ias@giga-hamburg.de via the Apply button below. (email applications are particularly welcome).

Screening of applications will begin on 31 March 2013.

For general information, please visit the GIGA homepage www.giga-hamburg.de.