Convocatoria: Assistant Professorship in “International Politics” – Osnabrück University (Plazo: 3 de mayo de 2026)

Assistant Professorship in “International Politics” – Osnabrück University

Organismo: Osnabrück University

Requisitos: 

Candidates need to hold a first degree in Political Science or a related discipline, have a strong commitment to teaching, and have demonstrated their ability to engage independently in advanced academic research, as a rule by obtaining an outstanding PhD (in accordance with Section 30 subsection 2 of the Lower Saxony Higher Education Act [NHG]) in a relevant subject. 

Thematically, the candidate’s research is expected to focus on central topics in International Relations and/or Comparative Politics and must be substantively compatible with at least one of the four GIGA Research Programms as well as with the fields of Comparative Politics and/or International Relations at Osnabrück University. 

Regionally, the candidate’s research is expected to concentrate on at least one region of the Global South—with particular focus on Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, and/or Sub-Saharan Africa. This regional focus represents an essential qualification for the position. 

Methodologically, the candidate is required to demonstrate expertise in advanced quantitative methods, for example in conducting field and survey experiments, employing natural experiments, or utilizing other approaches to causal inference. These thematic and methodological qualifications must be documented through peer-reviewed publications or other research outputs. 

Very good proficiency in English constitutes a required qualification. A research orientation toward political attitudes, political institutions, or the transnational dynamics of conflict, cooperation, and governance would be desirable.

Experience in obtaining and conducting externally funded research projects, as well as experience in mixed-methods or interdisciplinary research collaborations, would likewise be advantageous. 

In addition, teaching experience in Comparative Politics and/or International Relations (including Peace and Conflict Studies) is desirable, as are basic German language skills at the A2 CEFR level or a willingness to acquire them within a reasonable timeframe.

Solicitudes:

Please submit your application in electronic form (as one pdf file) including 

• Cover letter 
• Academic CV (including list of publications and teaching experience) 
• Research statement (current and planned projects, explicitly indicating methodological approaches) 
• Teaching philosophy and experience statement 
• Copies of relevant diplomas and certificates 
• Contact details for two academic references 
• “Bewerbungsprofil” [“Applicant Profile”] (DOCX, 16.84 kB): https://www.uni-osnabrueck.de/fileadmin/uos/50_universitaet/50_arbeiten/10_stellenangebote/bewerbungsprofile/50_FB_1_Applicant_Profile_Assistant_Professorship.docx

Applications should be submitted to the Dean of the School of Cultural Studies and Social Sciences, Prof. Dr. Daniel Mertens, by May 3, 2026 to the following address: bewerb-fb1@uni-osnabrueck.de.

Plazo de presentación: Hasta 03/05/2026 (Susceptible a error de cálculo, comprobar siempre)

Bases

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