University Professorship in International Relations, especially European Politics

 

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 of salary scale W3 NBesO starting as soon as possible: University Professorship in International Relations, especially European Politics

The Position

The Professorship strengthens the research of the Institute of Political Science with internationally visible contributions to core questions of European politics. The Professorship furthers the development and the success of the Institute of Political Science and the Philosophical Faculty by acquiring competitive third-party funding, as well as by contributing to collaborative research efforts of the Institute and the Faculty.

In academic teaching, the Professorship ensures a contemporary and high-quality training of students. Additionally, the Professorship assists in the ongoing reforms of the study programs at the Institute of Political Science, as well as plans to implement a structured graduate training.

Your Profile

• Political Scientist
• Research focus on European Union, European politics, or European integration
• Research approach theory-driven and empirical in nature
• Experienced in the application of quantitative methods
• Established track record of publications in SSCI journals and/or peer-reviewed monographs
• Successful applications for competitive external research funding, ideally also with regard to collaborative funding
• Ability to co-operate with the existing research at the Institute and the Faculty
• Excellent teaching evaluations and ability to teach in English
• International co-operations and experiences

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, service and help on non-academic queries for you and your family concerning your stay in Hannover (e.g. official administrative procedures).

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 § 25 of the Lower Saxony Higher Education Act (NHG). For detailed information on employment requirements, please contact the Appointment Matters department.

For further information, please contact Prof. Dr. Dominic Nyhuis (phone: +49 (0)511 762-4685, email: d.nyhuis@ipw.uni-hannover.de).