Researcher and Lecturer

About usThe Munich School of Politics and Public Policy (HfP), with its affiliation to the Technical University of Munich (TUM), deals with the multifaceted interactions between politics, society, business and technology in research, teaching and practice. It was established by the Bavarian State Parliament on the basis of a separate law.The Chair of European and Global Governance investigates the causes and consequences of delegation of power to international organizations, European integration, multilateral governance, China's influence in global economic governance, geopolitics, transatlantic relations, and disruptions in politics and technology. Another area of research is on accountability in the digital age.

Theoretically, it draws on and combines approaches from international relations, international political economy and European integration theories. Methodologically, it draws on a plurality of approaches, notably qualitative methods.Your future responsibilitiesThe successful candidate will be engaging in research and teaching in European and Global Governance, focusing on International Organizations, International Political Economy, or European Integration. This interdisciplinary research at the intersection between European and Global Governance includes joint publications and the preparation of grant applications with Prof.

Dr. E. da Conceição-Heldt.

Furthermore, the position includes teaching and supervising graduate and undergraduate students as well as support of the chair on administrative, research, and teaching related issues.Your profileOutstanding doctoral degree in Political Science, International Relations, or International Political Economy.Academic advising and teaching experience.Ability to work in an international team.English and German language proficiency.Sufficient language skills in German for independent teaching (please indicate proficiency).Successful record in third-party funding acquisition is an asset.Excellent academic record with visible international publications is an asset.Our offerThis three-year research position provides the opportunity to pursue a post-doctoral qualification at the Munich School of Politics and Public Policy at the Technical University of Munich, one of Germany's most highly ranked research universities.The estimated starting date is March 01, 2026.Remuneration will be in accordance with the German public service pay scale (collective agreement for state-level public servants, TV-L) at the E-13 level.The position is suitable for the employment of people with severe disabilities. Severely disabled applicants will be given preference in the case of otherwise substantially equal suitability, qualifications and professional performance. The Munich School of Politics and Public Policy strives to increase the proportion of women.

Applications from women are therefore expressly welcome.All applications received by October 19, 2025 are assured full consideration. Additional information, including letters of recommendation, may be requested during the selection process.