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TRA 4 Events
Fall Institute: 'Limits of Intelligence: Meaning and Value'
New School for Social ...
Whole Day
Modern knowledge-societies value intelligence as a set of problem-solving capacities. In recent years, we could be said to have entered not only a so-called ...
Conference: "What Does Theology Do, Actually? Part IV".
University of Bonn
03:00 PM
Conference: 'What Does Theology Do, Actually? Part IV - On loci and Locations ins Systematic Theology' (Non-)Systematic Theologians from a highly diverse ...
Workshop: 'TRAnsDigital'
Digital Hub (Am ...
09:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Digitalization of the Humanities and Social Sciences New digital tools, applications and methods not only offer new opportunities for innovative and ...
3. Roundtable Forced Migration Studies
MIGRApolis, Brüdergasse ...
05:30 PM - 08:00 PM
The third Roundtable Forced Migration Studies will take place on March 14, 2024 on the topic "What moves Bonn? Exploring our City in the Context of (Forced) ...

TRA 4 & Teaching

Courses associated with the TRA 4

  • Systematik auf der Insel. Einführung in die Religionsphilosophie. Thema: Hans Georg Gadamer, Wahrheit und Methode (Blockeminar)

Job offers of TRA 4
Research Assistant (50%) (Application deadline: 28.02.2022)

The Transdisciplinary Research Area TRA 4 is looking for a Research Associate (50%) for a limited period of 36 months.


The new Heinrich Hertz Professorship of the Transdisciplinary Research Area TRA 4: Individuals, Institutions and Societies will focus on life and the conditions for its development and success. At a newly emerging "Center for Life Ethics," related ethical aspects will be explored in an interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary manner.


Your tasks:
- Project coordination and implementation of the research project "CARE" on ethical, legal and social aspects of technology-assisted prediction of mental illness,
- Development of ethical frameworks for responsible use of predictive technologies and good communication of individual risks,
- Participation in the development, ethical monitoring and evaluation of digital applications in a project network with other universities and practice partners,
- Opportunity for individual further qualification (e.g. PhD) will be given.


Your profile:
- Completed university studies in philosophy, law, medicine, computer science, sociology, communication sciences or a comparable subject related to the research topic,
- Well above average degree and ideally a completed or intended doctorate in the above subjects,
- Ability to conduct ethical analyses, literature reviews, etc., and ideally to evaluate digital applications,
- Previous academic work in the field of digitization research is an advantage,
- Strong ability to work in an interdisciplinary manner,
- Above-average commitment and ability to work in a team,
- Above-average communication skills,
- Very good command of English.


We offer:
- an interdisciplinary and inspiring team of highly motivated employees*,
- a varied and challenging job with one of the largest employers in the region, giving you freedom to conduct your own research,
- a research-oriented environment as well as an inspiring and motivating working atmosphere,
- company pension scheme (VBL),
- numerous offers of university sports,
- very good transport connections and the opportunity to purchase a VRS bulk customer ticket or to use inexpensive parking facilities,
- remuneration according to pay group 13 TV-L.

Research Associate (Application deadline: 28.02.2022)

The Transdisciplinary Research Unit TRA 4 is looking for a research assistant to support us in the challenging tasks at the earliest possible date, limited for 36 months. The position is full- or part-time. It is initially limited to 36 months with the possibility of extension.

The research, teaching, and consulting of the new Heinrich Hertz Professorship of the Transdisciplinary Research Area TRA 4: Individuals, Institutions, and Societies focuses on life and the conditions for its unfolding and success. In particular, the four dynamics of technologization, economization, ecologization, and globalization place individual and social life under great pressure to adapt, change, and shape. At a newly emerging "Center for Life Ethics", these four dynamics and the related ethical aspects will be researched in a transdisciplinary way.


Your tasks:
- Co-design of the newly emerging interdisciplinary Center for Life Ethics and its scientific orientation, development and establishment in the area of the research focus on globalization.
- Joint development of research projects and projects for mediation, participation and consultation
- Coordination and implementation of interdisciplinary research projects
- Establishment of international cooperation on the research focus globalization in research and teaching
- Cooperation with other universities, practice partners and the public in various participation and transfer formats
- Teaching responsibilities amounting to 4 semester hours per week


Your profile:
- Completed university studies in philosophy, law, medicine, computer science, sociology or a comparable subject related to the research topic.
- Master's degree or state examination well above average as well as ideally a completed or intended doctorate in the above-mentioned subjects
- Proven interest in philosophical, social or political science issues as well as a strong ability to work in an interdisciplinary manner, ideally demonstrated by preliminary scientific work
- Ideally, ability to conduct ethical analyses and empirical studies
- Above-average commitment and ability to work in a team
- Above-average communication skills
- Very good command of English


We offer:
- an interdisciplinary and inspiring team of highly motivated colleagues*.
- a varied and challenging job with one of the largest employers in the region, which gives you the freedom to conduct your own research
- a research-oriented environment as well as an inspiring and motivating working atmosphere
- the opportunity for individual further qualification and participation in university self-administration
- company pension scheme (VBL),
- numerous offers of university sports,
- excellent transport links and the opportunity to purchase a VRS public transport ticket or to use low-cost parking facilities,
- remuneration according to pay group 13 TV-L.

Call for applications WHK (1h/w) in the project 'Semantization in discourses on the future' (deadline: 23.07.2021).

TRA 4 is looking for a Research Assistant (WHK) (m/f/d) with a working time of 19 h per week in the project "Semantization in Future Discourses. Agency and Integrity in the Face of Grand Challenges".


In view of the major (world) societal challenges, the question of an appropriate perception, description and interpretation of these phenomenon complexes arises. Already their semantizations operate with concepts, categories, linguistic images and value patterns that have implications for the imaginary and real space of action for dealing with, shaping and norming this challenge. This project investigates what notions of agency and integrity are associated with particular semantizations in future scenarios. For this purpose, theological and religious studies approaches from historical, systematic, and action-oriented perspectives will be combined.

Your tasks:
- Supporting the project management in the administrative coordination of the project.
- Research of and familiarization with German and European funding programs
- Preparation and follow-up of internal meetings and workshops
- Collaboration in publication processes (proofreading, layout)


Your profile:
- a university degree in humanities or social sciences (Master) with outstanding achievements
- German language skills on native level and very good English skills in written and spoken form
- proficient handling of the common MS Office programs (especially Word, Excel) and Zoom
- interest in research and research funding topics
- Interest in inter-/transdisciplinary as well as intercultural cooperation
- Independence, reliability, organizational talent, communication and team skills
- Initial experience in organizing events and/or supporting publications (desirable)


We offer:
- a varied and challenging job with one of the largest employers in the region
- opportunities for further education and training
- flexible working hours and work arrangements in consultation with the project team
- insights into science management, inter- and national interdisciplinary research
- payment according to the guidelines of the University of Bonn

Advertisement WHF (12h/w) (Application deadline: 30.06.2021)

The TRA Individuals, Institutions and Societies is looking for a Research Assistant (WHF) (m/f/d) with a working time of up to 12 hours per week initially until 31.12.2021 with the prospect of extension initially until 31.12.2022.

Within the TRA Individuals, Institutions and Societies, researchers investigate the complex relationships between individuals, institutions and societies and develop new perspectives on micro-phenomena (e.g. personality development, competencies, individualization) and macro-phenomena (e.g. world society, globalization). For example, the goal is to identify key factors that influence social cohesion, equality of opportunity, efficiency, resource protection and the development of individual capabilities in the interplay of all these factors.


Your responsibilities:
- Supporting the TRA Manager.
- Research work, preparation of summaries, overviews, etc.
- Image editing, creation of flyers, invitations, etc.
- Support in the organization, preparation/follow-up of events (analog/digital)
- Setting up and sending out the TRA 4 newsletter, maintaining the membership mailing list
- Editing and maintenance of the TRA 4 homepage (temporarily together with another assistant)

Your profile:
- completed university studies (Bachelor) in social sciences, economics, social sciences, law, culture or humanities with very good grades
- matriculation at a university
- German language skills at native speaker level as well as very good written and spoken English skills
- proficient handling of the common MS-Office programs and ZOOM
- interest in inter-/transdisciplinary as well as intercultural cooperation and research
- independent and proactive approach, organizational skills
- strong written and oral communication skills
- experience with Plone 5 and eCampus (desirable)
- initial experience in organizing events and/or supervising projects

We offer:
- a varied and challenging job in a team-oriented work environment with one of the largest employers in the region
- flexible working hours and work arrangements
- insight into university science and project management as well as national and international inter-/transdisciplinary research
- remuneration according to the applicable guidelines for the employment of student and research assistants at the Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn

Due to personnel law requirements, only students who have not previously been employed at the University of Bonn may apply.

Events for early career researchers
Fall Institute: 'Limits of Intelligence: Meaning and Value'
New School for Social ...
Whole Day
Modern knowledge-societies value intelligence as a set of problem-solving capacities. In recent years, we could be said to have entered not only a so-called ...
Workshop: 'TRAnsDigital'
Digital Hub (Am ...
09:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Digitalization of the Humanities and Social Sciences New digital tools, applications and methods not only offer new opportunities for innovative and ...
Ringvorlesung ‚ThinkJourney‘: 'Family'
Center for Life Ethics, ...
02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Prof. Dr. Martin Bujard Family Together with recognized experts from science and society, we go on a weekly ThinkJourney to explore desirable futures in ...
Ringvorlesung ‚ThinkJourney‘: 'Work'
Center for Life Ethics, ...
02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Prof. Dr. Werner Eichhorst Work Together with recognized experts from science and society, we go on a weekly ThinkJourney to explore desirable futures in ...

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Johanna Tix

Manager of the TRA

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