OpenFieldHWR Berlin Senior Postdoctoral Fellow in Digital Public Governance
Two-year postdoctoral research position investigating artificial intelligence adoption in municipal public administration, algorithmic transparency, and e-government law.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Ph.D. or Dr. rer. pol. in administrative science, public policy, or legal informatics within 4 years
- English language proficiency
- German C1 and English C1 proficiency
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Minimum three peer-reviewed articles on automated administrative decisions or digital public services
- Recommendation letters
- Three academic reference contacts
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- 62,000 to 68,000 EUR annual salary (TV-L E14 equivalent) plus civil service pension
- Application fee
- 0 EUR
- Tuition / joining costs
- Not applicable (academic staff appointment)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- May 31, 2027 (Appointment starts October 2027)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Berlin School of Economics and Law documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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