Pending project approval from the Volkswagen Foundation, we are
looking for two researchers from Central and Eastern Europe to work on
the following project:

International Support for Democratization Processes in Central and
Eastern Europe: The NGO Sector

The researchers will be based at the Mannheim Center for European
Social Research, University of Mannheim, Germany. More information
about the Center and the project can be found under
www.mzes.uni-mannheim.de.

Requirements: Background in political science and/or sociology
Completed first university degree Good written and spoken English

Previous research experience and knowledge of or experience in the NGO
sector in at least one CEE country are significant assets. Preference
will be given to applicants currently pursuing or interested in
beginning a doctoral (PhD-level) program.

If you are interested in this position please send a cover letter,
c.v. and an English writing sample of 5 to 20 pages (preferably by
e-mail) to:

Dr. Susan Stewart Mannheim Center for European Social Research
Research Department B University of Mannheim D-68131 Mannheim Fax: +49
621 181 2845 E-mail: Susan.Stewart *at* mzes.uni-mannheim.de

Deadline for applications: 15 June 2005 Probable start date of project
(pending approval): September 2005