The Migration Research Group (MRG), Hamburg Institute of International
Economics, is recruiting two PhD students to work as research
assistants on an EU sponsored project on East-West European migration.
The positions would be best suited for PhD students who have just
embarked on doctoral research, or are in an early stage of their PhD
studies.

The researcher should have the following experience/qualifications:

– A Master’s degree or equivalent in the social sciences, esp.
sociology, social geography or anthropology. – Proven research
experience on international migration. – Experience of empirical
research methods, including interviews or surveys. – Fluency in Polish
or Romanian (preferably mother tongue). – Excellent oral and written
English skills; knowledge of German would be an advantage. –
Flexibility, initiative, and ability to work in an international team.

Applications from female candidates are particularly welcome.

The posts are half-time positions, for a duration of two years (1
September 2005 to 31 August 2007). They will be based in Hamburg, but
involve travel to Poland or Romania.

If you are interested in applying, please submit a short CV (no more
than 3 pages including publications) and a covering letter, in
English, to:

Ms. Iris Mohr HWWA Migration Research Group Neuer Jungfernstieg 21
20347 Hamburg Germany

Applications should be made by post, and arrive no later than 31 May
2005. For more information on MRG and the project, you can visit our
website: www.migration-research.org