Junior Professorship (m/f/d) in the field of Analytical Political Theory

 

We strive for universality, diversity and interdisciplinarity. With more than 28,000 students, three Clusters of Excellence, 5,000 members of staff, over 150 institutes and an outstanding infrastructure, Leibniz University Hannover offers an innovative environment for top-level education and research in a comprehensive range of subjects.

The Institute of Political Science at the Faculty of Humanities invites applications for the following position within salary scale W1 of the Lower Saxony salary system (NBesO) to be appointed at the earliest possible date: Junior Professorship (m/f/d) in the field of Analytical Political Theory

The position is limited to three years with a renewal option for a further three years.

The Position

• Publishes regularly in peer-reviewed SSCI ranked journals or peer-reviewed monographs
• Applies successfully for competitive external research funding
• Participates in collaborative grant applications of the Institute and the Faculty
• Participates in academic self-governance

Your Profile

• Publishes in relevant political science journals
• Record of publications in peer-reviewed SSCI ranked journals or peer-reviewed monographs
• Research focus in analytical political theory (e.g. new institutionalism, new political economy, game theory, decision-making theory)
• Research fits into an analytical-empirical profile and existing research at the Institute of Political Science
• Ideally prior experiences in applying for third-party-funding
• International co-operations and experiences
• Excellent teaching evaluations
• Ability to teach courses in English

What we can offer you

LUH offers excellent working conditions in a vibrant scientific community combined with an exceptional standard of living in a modern city surrounded by nature. In addition, LUH provides numerous opportunities for further education and training as well as many services to support families. The Dual Career Service at LUH is aimed at the partners of newly-appointed professors and provides support with career perspectives in Hannover and the surrounding region. As a central point of contact for international researchers, the Welcome Centre provides information on non-academic queries concerning your stay in Hannover.

Leibniz University Hannover promotes equal opportunities, diversity and a balance between work and family life (Equal Opportunities Office). For this reason, female researchers are particularly encouraged to apply. Furthermore, we welcome applications from international researchers. Preference will be given to equally-qualified applicants with disabilities (Representative for employees with disabilities). Upon request, part-time employment is possible.

 

Further information

Candidates aged 50 or over at the intended time of appointment who do not already have civil servant status in Germany will be employed as regular members of staff.

General duties and employment requirements are specified in § 30 of the Lower Saxony Higher Education Act (NHG). For detailed information on employment requirements, please contact the Appointment Matters department.

 

Please submit your documents by July 5, 2024 exclusively via the appointment portal of Leibniz University Hannover at:

https://berufungen.uni-hannover.de