Job Description

InstitutionCluster of Excellence „Climate, Climatic Change, and Society (CLICCS)“ (climate research)
Salary levelEGR. 13 TV-L
Start date01.01.2026, fixed until 30.06.2029 (This is a fixed-term contract in accordance with Section 2 of the academic fixed-term labor contract act [Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz, WissZeitVG]).
Application deadline31.10.2025
Scope of workfull-time position suitable for part-time
The Cluster of Excellence “Climate, Climatic Change, and Society” (CLICCS) investigates climate dynamics and climate-related social dynamics, as well as the interactions between the two. To this end, we are looking for colleagues from a wide range of disciplines, including the natural sciences as well as the social sciences. We are proud to work together in a truly integrating manner. Our partners, e.g., the Max Planck Institute for Meteorology, Helmholtz Centre Hereon or the German Climate Computing Centre are also hiring. All jobs: https://www.cliccs.uni-hamburg.de/career/jobs.html


Your responsibilities


Duties include academic services in the project named above. Research associates may also pursue independent research and further academic qualifications.


conducting studies of news and social media content related to contested issues in the context of mitigating and adapting to climate change. Coordination and management of the project “Contested Climate Futures: Discoursive Powerplay in the Media” contributing to project development under supervision of project leaders contributing to the overall interdisciplinary synthesis of the cluster of excellence CLICCS

Especially:


conducting and combining automated and manual quantitative and qualitative content analysis developing and (co-)authoring articles to be published in international academic journals. Presenting research at international conferences management tasks (e.g., oversight of budget, organization of cooperation between PhD researchers, workshop organization) contribute to synthesis papers of the overall CLICCS project

The research associate may also support teaching or MA student supervision if related to the research project and engage more broadly in the academic life at the cluster of excellence and in climate-related communication and media research in the social sciences at University of Hamburg.


Your profile


A university degree in a relevant field, plus doctorate.



Expected: an above average PhD in journalism/communication science; research expertise in climate communication or in advanced computational social sciences (esp. automated text analysis), experience in publishing in international academic communication and media research journals, excellent knowledge of English, working knowledge of German, skills in empirical social science methods and programming in R/Python, ability and willingness to proactively work in an interdisciplinary team. Demonstrated experience in project management is advantageous.


We offer

Reliable remuneration based on wage agreements Continuing education opportunities University pensions Attractive location Flexible working hours Work-life balance opportunities Health management, EGYM Wellpass Educational leave 30 days of vacation per annum
Universität Hamburg—University of Excellence is one of the strongest research educational institutions in Germany. Our work in research, teaching, educational and knowledge exchange activities is fostering the next generation of responsible global citizens ready to tackle the global challenges facing us. Our guiding principle “Innovating and Cooperating for a Sustainable Future in a digital age” drives collaboration with academic and nonacademic partner institutions in the Hamburg Metropolitan Region and around the world. We would like to invite you to be part of our community to work with us in creating sustainable and digital change for a dynamic and pluralist society.



The University of Hamburg is committed to equity. Diversity enriches our university life, whether in our studies, research, teaching, education, or workplace. We therefore welcome all applications, regardless of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnic or social background, age, religion or belief, disability, or chronic illness.


The University of Hamburg strives to increase the number of women in academia, and encourages qualified female academics to apply.


Severely disabled and disabled applicants with the same status will receive preference over equally qualified non-disabled applicants.


Instructions for applying


Contact


Prof. Dr. Michael Brüggemann



michael.brueggemann@uni-hamburg.de



+49 40 42838-7128


Prof. Dr. Katharina Kleinen-von Königslöw



katharina.kleinen@uni-hamburg.de



+49 40 42838-4691


Reference number


301
Location


Von-Melle-Park 5

20146 Hamburg



Application deadline


31.10.2025
Use only the online application form to submit your application with the following documents:


cover letter CV copies of degree certificate(s)

If you experience technical problems, send an email to bewerbungen@uni-hamburg.de.