The GIGA is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow (m/f/d) specializing in Geopolitics and Geo-Economics with a focus on China/Asia. This full-time position offers an initial three-year contract, with a possible extension, and a salary in line with EG 13 TV-AVH / TVöD. Part-time options will be considered, if so desired by the successful candidate.

The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will work on geopolitical/geo-economic issues with a focus on Asia, in particular China. Potential research areas include but are not limited to China’s and/or other Asian countries’ foreign policy approaches (and domestic determinants thereof), interna- tional partnerships and intra-regional cooperation, connectivity issues, trade and in- vestment relations, global supply chains, technological competition, and China’s eco- nomic and political engagement in/with other world regions.

The successful applicant should start as soon as possible. Screening of applications will begin on 1 September 2024.

Further information can be found here.