Funding opportunities of TRA 'Individuals & Societies'

The Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn is an internationally operating research university with a wide range of subjects. Over 200 years of history, around 38,000 students, more than 6,000 employees and an excellent reputation at home and abroad: The University of Bonn is one of the most important universities in Germany and has been recognized as a university of excellence. To sharpen and further develop its scientific profile, the university has established six Transdisciplinary Research Areas (TRAs). As new organizational structures that promote innovation, the TRAs focus university research on key scientific, technological and social future topics. They serve as creative and exploratory platforms on which subjects and faculties connect in a topic-oriented manner and coordinate their strategic development. To support the TRA Individuals, Institutions and Societies, we are looking for a student or research assistant (SHK/WHF) (m/f/d) as of May 1, 2025 (limited to one year with a weekly working time of initially 5 hours, from August 1, 2025 up to 10h/w). Within the TRA Individuals, Institutions and Societies, scientists investigate the complex relationships between individuals, institutions and societies and use this to develop new perspectives on micro-phenomena (e.g. personality development, action competences, individualization) and macro-phenomena (e.g. world society, globalization). The aim is, for example, to identify key factors that influence social cohesion, equal opportunities, efficiency, resource protection and the development of individual skills in the interaction of all these factors. Your tasks:• Supporting the TRA manager• Editing and maintaining the TRA homepage• Research work, creating summaries, overviews, etc.• Image editing, creating flyers, invitations, etc.• Supporting the organization, preparation and follow-up of events (analog/digital)• Setting up and sending the TRA 4 newsletter, maintaining the member mailing list Your profile:• Enrolled at a university for a social science, economics, social science, law, cultural studies or humanities degree (Bachelor/Master) with very good grades• German language skills at native speaker level and very good written and spoken English• Confident use of common MS Office programs and ZOOM• Interest in inter-/transdisciplinary and intercultural collaboration and research• Independent and proactive approach, organizational talent• Strong written and oral communication skills and ability to work in a team• Experience with Plone 5, eCampus and Confluence (desirable)• initial experience in organizing events and/or supporting projects (desirable) We offer:• a varied and challenging job in a team-oriented work environmentat one of the largest employers in the region• flexible working hours and work design• insights into university science and project management as well as national andinternational inter-/transdisciplinary research• remuneration in accordance with the applicable guidelines for the employment of student and research assistants at the Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn Due to personnel law requirements, only students who have not previously been employed at the University of Bonn can apply.

The Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn is an internationally operating research university with a wide range of subjects. Over 200 years of history, around 38,000 students, more than 6,000 employees and an excellent reputation at home and abroad: The University of Bonn is one of the most important universities in Germany and has been recognized as a university of excellence. The research project “The mid- and long-term consequences of the Ahr valley flood from a social scientific point of view: a multimethod approach of data collection and an interdisciplinary analysis” starts on June 1st, 2024 as part of funding from the Transdisciplinary Research Area “Individuals and Societies” (TRA 4). As new innovation-promoting organizational structures, the TRAs align university research with key scientific, technological and social topics of the future. They serve as creative and exploratory platforms on which subjects and faculties connect on a topic-oriented basis and coordinate their strategic development. It is a joint project of Bonn researchers from the fields of geography, economics, law, sociology and political sciencej, which aims to provide the necessary scientific expertise for a sustainable social and political orientation of the reconstruction and recovery processes in the Ahr Valley through extensive social science data collection and application-oriented analyses . As part of this project, a student or research assistant (SHK/WHF) (15 hours per week) will be hired from July 1st, 2024 until December 31st, 2025 to support the preparation, implementation and follow-up of participatory workshops as well as public relations and networking activities for the Population survey. Your tasks:• Media research on relevant practical players in the Ahr Valley• Administrative tasks in preparing and conducting the workshops• methodically guided recording of the workshop processes and results• Content evaluation of the workshop results and preparation for the public• Administrative support and participation in the content of an accompanying media campaign• Participate in networking meetings if necessary Your profile:• Enrollment at a university in a master's degree program(Bachelor students can apply if the start of the Master's program is late.testing will take place in the winter semester 2024/2025)• Proven methodological competence in the field of empirical social research(from the bachelor's degree, master's degree or relevant professional activity)ten)• Interest in independent and project-oriented work• Confident appearance and high social-emotional competence• Enjoy creative work and qualitative research methods• Commitment, time flexibility and identification with project goals We offer:• a demanding substantive activity in an interdisciplinary research project• a friendly and helpful team with a pleasant working atmosphere• largely flexible working hours• Remuneration as WHF according to the current tariff: €14.36 per hour (from October 1st: €15.15);If applicable, according to the SHK tariff until September 30th: €13.25 per hour

The Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn is an internationally operating research university with a wide range of subjects. Over 200 years of history, around 38,000 students, more than 6,000 employees and an excellent reputation at home and abroad: The University of Bonn is one of the most important universities in Germany and has been recognized as a university of excellence. The research project “The mid- and long-term consequences of the Ahr valley flood from a social scientific point of view: a multimethod approach of data collection and an interdisciplinary analysis” starts on June 1st, 2024 as part of funding from the Transdisciplinary Research Area “Individuals and Societies” (TRA 4). As new innovation-promoting organizational structures, the TRAs align university research with key scientific, technological and social topics of the future. They serve as creative and exploratory platforms on which subjects and faculties connect on a topic-oriented basis and coordinate their strategic development. It is a joint project of Bonn researchers from the fields of geography, economics, law, sociology and political sciencej, which aims to provide the necessary scientific expertise for a sustainable social and political orientation of the reconstruction and recovery processes in the Ahr Valley through extensive social science data As part of this project, a student or research assistant (SHK/WHF) will be hired from July 1st, 2024 until June 30th, 2025 (8 hours per week)  to support the creation, design and testing of the population survey. Your tasks: • Sorting and compression of the given variables• Operationalization of these variables (based, among other things, on in-depth literature research)• Planning and conducting cognitive pretests• ongoing revision of the questionnaire based on pretest results andFeedback from the project team• If necessary, support in the implementation of participatory workshops Your profile: • Enrollment at a university in a master's degree program(Bachelor students can apply when starting their Master's degreeby the winter semester 2024/2025 at the latest)• Proven methodological competence in the field of empirical social research(from the bachelor's degree, the master's degree or relevant professionalActivities)• Interest in independent and project-oriented work• Enjoy careful detailed work and quantitative research methods• Commitment, time flexibility and identification with the project goals We offer: • a demanding substantive activity in an interdisciplinary research project• a friendly and helpful team with a pleasant working atmosphere• largely flexible working hours• Remuneration as WHF according to the current tariff: €14.36 per hour (from October 1st: €15.15);If applicable, according to the SHK tariff until September 30th: €13.25 per hour   

The Transdisciplinary Research Area TRA 4 is looking for a Research Associate (50%) for a limited period of 36 months. The new Heinrich Hertz Professorship of the Transdisciplinary Research Area TRA 4: Individuals, Institutions and Societies will focus on life and the conditions for its development and success. At a newly emerging "Center for Life Ethics," related ethical aspects will be explored in an interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary manner. Your tasks:- Project coordination and implementation of the research project "CARE" on ethical, legal and social aspects of technology-assisted prediction of mental illness,- Development of ethical frameworks for responsible use of predictive technologies and good communication of individual risks,- Participation in the development, ethical monitoring and evaluation of digital applications in a project network with other universities and practice partners,- Opportunity for individual further qualification (e.g. PhD) will be given. Your profile:- Completed university studies in philosophy, law, medicine, computer science, sociology, communication sciences or a comparable subject related to the research topic,- Well above average degree and ideally a completed or intended doctorate in the above subjects,- Ability to conduct ethical analyses, literature reviews, etc., and ideally to evaluate digital applications,- Previous academic work in the field of digitization research is an advantage,- Strong ability to work in an interdisciplinary manner,- Above-average commitment and ability to work in a team,- Above-average communication skills,- Very good command of English. We offer:- an interdisciplinary and inspiring team of highly motivated employees*,- a varied and challenging job with one of the largest employers in the region, giving you freedom to conduct your own research,- a research-oriented environment as well as an inspiring and motivating working atmosphere,- company pension scheme (VBL),- numerous offers of university sports,- very good transport connections and the opportunity to purchase a VRS bulk customer ticket or to use inexpensive parking facilities,- remuneration according to pay group 13 TV-L.

Social cohesion has many facets. For example, “the Council of Europe defines social cohesion as the ability of a society to ensure the well-being of all its members and to manage differences and divisions by minimising inequalities and avoiding marginalisation, and to ensure the means to achieve the well-being of all.” Social media, among others, play a special role in our society - with both integrating and fragmenting effects that need to be systematically empirically tested.At the same time, this correlates with questions about individual knowledge and skills, habits, behavioural styles and personality traits, but also about motives, goals and (educational) contexts, which can only be answered through cooperation between economics, sociology, law, psychology, theology, media studies and others.

Annemarie Schimmel’s life and work has built bridges between East and West, between Islam and Christianity and has inspired researchers of religion around the globe. On the occasion of her 100th birthday, the Annemarie Schimmel Fellowship was established to give international PhD students and young scholars the opportunity for a stay at the International Center for Comparative Theology and Social Issues (CTSI) at Bonn University to pursue research in the field of Comparative Theology. The Fellowship will support the CTSI’s goal of providing a space for exchange and bridge-building between various religious traditions. A) For PhD students What we offer 4-month research stay at the CTSI from April-July including working space, access to library, participation in events, and the opportunity to discuss your project with international researchers. You can use your stay to develop a full research proposal for a scholarship application or focus on a specific part of your PhD project. Participation in the networking activities of the Transdisciplinary Research Area Individuals, Institutions and Societies (TRA 4) Travel allowance depending on country of destination Financial support for visa and health insurance Housing in Bonn 600 Euros monthly scholarship to cover your daily expenses How to apply The deadline for application is 15 August each year for the Fellowship in the following year. Decisions will be made by the end of September. Please provide a 5-page proposal of your research idea in the area of Comparative Theology, including the concrete questions you would like to pursue during your stay in BonnYour CV Contact details of two members of academic staff that would write a letter of recommendation upon our request B) For Postdocs What we offer 2-month research stay at the CTSI from May-June including working space, access to library, participation in events, and the opportunity to discuss your project with international researchers Participation in the networking activities of the Transdisciplinary Research Area Individuals, Institutions and Societies (TRA 4) Travel allowance depending on country of destination Financial support for visa and health insurance Housing in Bonn 600 Euros monthly scholarship to cover your daily expenses How to apply The deadline for application is 15 August each year for the Fellowship in the following year. Decisions will be made by the end of September. Please provide a 5-page proposal of your research idea in the area of Comparative Theology, including the concrete questions you would like to pursue during your stay in BonnYour CV List of publications Please send all documents combined in one PDF-file to lwiesenh@uni-bonn.de.Find out more about the CTSIFind out more about TRA 4

The University of Bonn Transdisciplinary Research Areas (TRAs) aim to jointly support highly innovative, transdisciplinary collaborative research projects from researchers from at least two different TRAs. The funded projects should address new and relevant questions at the interface between disciplines or should aim at the development of new tools, which push the borders of existing research questions. The innovative and cross-disciplinary nature of the proposal is the most important requirement for funding. A continuation of already established projects will not be funded.

In association with the Udo Keller Stiftung Forum Humanum and the TRA 4 – Individuals, Institutions and Societies (University of Bonn), the International Centre for Philosophy (IZPH) is offering up to 10 Forum Humanum fellowships to qualified doctoral and masters students from any department in the social sciences or humanities at the University of Bonn to participate in an event to be held at the recently founded Institute for Philosophy and the New Humanities at the New School for Social Research (NYC). Researchers within the TRA 4 – Individuals, Institutions and Societies investigate how institutions mediate complex relationships between individuals and society and from there develop a new view of micro-phenomena (development of personality, agency, individualization) as well as macro-phenomena (world society, globalization). Sharing this research objective, the Institute for Philosophy and the New Humanities is founded on the premise that genuine knowledge acquisition, truth and objectivity are not the exclusive preserve of any single discipline or method. The concepts we deploy to understand and evaluate human cultural and scientific achievements also have to be placed within their broader social, political and intellectual context and therefore have to be approached from a truly interdisciplinary perspective. The Institute thus aims to bring together researchers from a variety of disciplines and draw on the resources of the social sciences, philosophy, and the humanities more generally, in order to pursue a collaborative understanding of the nature and goals of the humanistic and social scientific disciplines and to grapple with the challenges they face in light of the increasing prevalence of intellectual models imported from other disciplines.