Doctoral-Positions in Comparative Politics
(part-time 65 %, E 13 TV-L)
Reference No.: 2025/056. The position is available from September 2025 or by agreement and is limited for four years initially.
The University of Konstanz is one of eleven Universities of Excellence in Germany. Since 2007 it has been successful in the German Excellence Initiative and its follow-up programme, the Excellence Strategy.
The working group of Comparative Politics led by Prof. Christian Breunig, PhD, at the Department of Politics and Public Administration invites applications for Doctoral Research Positions in Comparative Politics.
Your Responsibilities
- Contribute to the group’s research on political representation, public policy, and political economy
- Develop an independent doctoral research project
- Publish high-quality research in the group’s thematic areas
- Teach one course on comparative politics each term
Your Competencies
- a MA degree in political science or a closely related discipline
- Strong knowledge of comparative politics
- Excellent training in quantitative methodology
- Ability to work independently
- Excellent English writing and communication skills
- Knowledge of German is not required, but desirable
We Offer
- Excellent working conditions in a leading research-oriented and international department
- Opportunity to develop your own research agenda
- Professional development opportunities and an attractive research group
- The initial employment is for four years
For further information, please contact Mr. Prof. Christian Breunig PhD: Christian.Breunig@uni-konstanz.de.
Please include in your application a letter of motivation detailing your research interests, a CV, a writing sample as well as the names of two references, compile it into a single PDF file and submit your application by March, 17th 2025 via our Online Application Portal.
The University of Konstanz is committed to ensuring an environment that provides equal opportunities and promotes diversity, as well as a good balance between university and family life. As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to increase the number of women working in research and teaching. We also support working couples through our dual career programme. Persons with disabilities are explicitly encouraged to apply. They will be given preference if appropriately qualified (contact sbv@uni-konstanz.de, + 49 7531 88-4016).