PhD Position in Sociology

University of Tubingen

Germany

The successful candidate will start a Ph.D. degree under the supervision of Junior Professor Yewon Lee. Dr. Lee is looking for a candidate with a Master’s degree in a field that qualifies for research and teaching in Korean studies. (Those who are trained in sociology, anthropology, geography, and political science are encouraged to apply.) Proficiency in qualitative methods in social science research—e.g., ethnographic, in-depth interview, and historical analysis—and experience in empirical research on Korea is required. Specific research interest in either urban, labor, social movement, and/ or gender is preferred, but not necessary.

The candidate must be fluent both in English and Korean at an academic level. 
Qualified international students are strongly encouraged to apply. 

During the period of funding, the Ph.D. candidate is expected to:

  1. Teach one course per semester (2 hours per week) 
  2. Write a dissertation
  3. Participate in organizational tasks of the Korean Studies Department

Applications should be composed in English and addressed to Dr. Yewon Lee. Applications will be accepted only in electronic form (PDF). Please, submit the application to yewon.leespam prevention@uni-tuebingen.de and on the subject line of the email write “Korean Studies Doctoral Degree Application.” (Please, contact Dr. Yewon Lee in case of any further inquiries.)

Applications should consist of the following documents: 1) Cover Letter 2) Curriculum Vitae, 3) One (1) Writing Sample in English (Korean writing sample can be requested later, upon request) 4) MA & BA Degree Certificates. The application deadline is November 15th, 2022

The university aims to increase the share of women in research and teaching and therefore strongly encourages qualified female scientist to apply for this position. Equally qualified applicants with disabilities will be given preference in the hiring process

The appointment is made by the central administration of the University of Tübingen. 


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