PhD Position in the research group of Professor Natasha Wunsch 65% auprès de European Studies

À propos de cette offre

Particularité

The research group conducts research on European Politics with a special focus on challenges to democracy drawing on quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods approaches.

What we offer:

Integration into a young, dynamic, and research-focused department

Conditional on approval of the PhD proposal by the end of the first year, funding is guaranteed for up to five years

Flexible work arrangement alternating between on-site and remote work

Additional funding for conference participation and methods training is available

How to apply:

Please send your application electronically as a single pdf file to E-Mail schreiben. The file should contain a cover letter, CV, writing sample (e.g., MA thesis), copies of university transcripts (grades and diplomas), and the contact details of two people willing to serve as references.

Domaine d'activité

Developing and conducting your own PhD project, preferably in the research area of the professorship (e.g. democracy and democratic backsliding, rise of populism and illiberalism in Europe)

Limited teaching assistance (one course per semester)

Support with organisational matters related to the MA programme in European Studies

Contributing to the activities of the research group

Exigences

Very good MA/MSc degree in Political Science (or close to completion)

Strong interest in research on challenges to democracy in Europe

Solid training in social science methods (preferably both quantitative and qualitative)

Ability to work both independently and in a team

Very good working knowledge of French and/or German as well as English

Exigences linguistiques

autre: English

Date d'entrée en fonction:

• 01.02.2027 ou date à convenir

Renseignements:

Prof. Natasha Wunsch

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Date limite de réception des offres:

09.11.2026

Adresse d'envoi:

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