Call for Applications: Research Associate PostDoc International Relations: Leuphana University of Lüneburg

As a humanistic, sustainable and action-oriented university, Leuphana University of Lüneburg stands for innovation in education and science. Methodological diversity, interdisciplinary cooperation, transdisciplinary cooperation with practice and an overall dynamic development characterise its research profile in the core topics of education, culture, management/technology, sustainability and state. Its international study model with the Leuphana College, the Leuphana Graduate School and the Leuphana Professional School is unique in Germany and has won many awards.

Leuphana University of Lüneburg (foundation under public law), Institute of Political Science, Professorship in International Relations (Prof. Dr. Tobias Lenz), has a vacancy for a full-time

Research Associate (m/f/d) PostDoc

salary group EG 13 TV-L

to start on 1 April 2025 (or upon mutual agreement), fixed term for 3 years.

Your tasks:

further scientific qualification in International Relations
Collaboration in research activities and in the preparation of grant applications
Teaching 2 courses (4 SWS) per semester in International Relations

Your profile:

Completed university degree in the field of Political Science / International Relations
Doctorate in the field of Political Science / International Relations (or near completion)
Proven research experience / publications in the area of international institutions / organizations OR international security
Proven experience in the use of qualitative and/or quantitative social science research methods
Very good command of English
Teaching experience in Political Science desired

We offer:

a workplace at one of the most beautiful university locations in Germany in a true campus university with an internationally acclaimed central building by Daniel Libeskind and the directly adjacent Wilschenbruch nature reserve
work in an upcoming and research-oriented institute
own research budget
flexible and family-friendly working hours and modes
an extensive internal and external continuing education programme
university sports and health promotion measures for employees
a Germany ticket sponsored by the university as a job ticket
employer-funded pension scheme.

Your application:

For further information, please contact Prof. Dr. Tobias Lenz ([email protected]).

Leuphana University of Lüneburg promotes professional gender equality and heterogeneity among its members. Applications from people with severe disabilities will be given preferential consideration if they have the same qualifications. Please also note our data protection information for applicants.

Please send your application including a cover letter outlining your motivation and skills, a CV with list of publications and list of teaching, Master level study transcript, a writing sample as well as a short outline of your Postdoctoral project (2-4 pages), preferably electronically (as a single pdf file) or by mail until 19.12.2024 to:

Leuphana University of Lüneburg

For more details, refer here