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You are interested in working at the GIGA? Visit our career page to find out more on our Doctoral Programme, career development and training, opportunities for interns and visiting fellows, and on current vacancies in the academic and service departments of the GIGA.

  • Research Positions

    Postdoctoral Research Fellow (m/f/d) – Sustainable Supply Chains

    The GIGA seeks to appoint a PostdoctoralResearchFellow (m/f/d) – Sustainable Supply Chains. Applications are invited for a full-time position with a contract of 42 months. The successful applicant is expected to start in September 2024. The position is designed for further professional qualification as defined in § 2 WissZeitVG (Academic Fixed-Term Contract Act). The salary is commensurate with EG 13 TV-AVH / TVöD.

    Student Assistant (m/f/d) “COVID-19 and Executive Personalization in Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, Latin America and the MENA Region”

    The GIGA seeks to hire a Student Assistant (m/f/d) to support the research project “COVID-19 and Executive Personalization in Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, Latin America and the MENA Region” funded by the DFG. Working time for the position will be 10 hours per week, starting as soon as possible for 6 months with the possibility of contract extension.

    Postdoctoral Research Fellow (m/f/d) Globalisation and Development

    The GIGA seeks to appoint a Postdoctoral Research Fellow (m/f/d) Globalisation and Development. Applications are invited for a full-time position, with an initial contract of three years and the possibility of another three years. The successful applicant should start as soon as possible. The position is designed for further professional qualification as defined in § 2 WissZeitVG (Academic Fixed-Term Con-tract Act). The salary is commensurate with EG 13 TV-AVH / TVöD.

    Postdoctoral Research Fellow (m/f/d) at the GIGA Institute for Latin American Studies

    The GIGA seeks to appoint a Postdoctoral Research Fellow (m/f/d) at the GIGA Institute for Latin American Studies. Applications are invited for a full-time position, with an initial contract of three years. The successful applicant should start as soon as possible. The position is designed for further professional qualification as defined in § 2 WissZeitVG (Academic Fixed-Term Contract Act). The salary is commensurate with EG 13TV-AVH / TVöD.

    Student Assistant (m/f/d) to Support the Research Project “Monitoring System and Transfer Platform Radicalisation (MOTRA)”

    The GIGA seeks to hire a Student Assistant (m/f/d) to support the research project “Monitoring System and Transfer Platform Radicalisation (MOTRA),” funded by BMI and BMBF, for up to 10 hours per week, starting as soon as possible for 6 months with the possibility of extending the contract. The student assistant will be required to be physically present in Hamburg. Currently, the remuneration is gross € 12.41 per hour.

    Service Positions

    Referent:in der Institutsleitung (m/w/d)

    Das GIGA bietet zum nächstmöglichen Zeitpunkt eine Position als Referent:in der Institutsleitung (m/w/d). Es handelt sich um eine volle Stelle in Vertretung der Stelleninhaberin, befristet bis 31. Oktober 2025. Die Entgeltgruppe entspricht 13 TV-AVH / TVöD.

    Career Options

    Internship at the GIGA

    Internship at the GIGA

    The GIGA offers internships to students at the GIGA Institute for African Affairs, the GIGA Institute for Asian Studies, the GIGA Institute for Latin American Studies and the GIGA Institute for Middle East Studies. Find more information on requirements and how to apply here.

    Visiting Fellows at the GIGA

    Visiting Fellows at the GIGA

    As a port of call for researchers from all over the world, the Visiting Fellows Programme facilitates an intensive academic exchange between GIGA researchers and their guests. It fosters new impetus and creates valuable knowledge and expanded perspectives for the research.

    Information for Threatened and Refugee Researchers

    Information for Threatened and Refugee Researchers

    The GIGA shows solidarity with researchers affected by Russia's war on Ukraine and with colleagues who are at risk in their countries of origin. Here you will find a list of links to funding opportunities, organisations and networks that offer support for threatened and refugee researchers.

    Diversity and Equal Opportunities

    Diversity and equal opportunities are a central part of the GIGA's self-image as an independent, internationally oriented institution with a global approach to scholarship. With a clear commitment to diversity, seen as a cross-sectoral issue, we aim at promoting and valuing diversity at the institute and using the resulting potential fully.

    Diversity and Equal Opportunities

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