At the University of Greifswald’s Department of Political Science and Communication Studies, Professorship for Political Theory and History of Ideas in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, there is a job vacancy expected to be available from 1 October 2026, subject to budgetary regulations, for a full-time
Postdoctoral Teaching and Research Associate.
There is an option of extension for a further two years. Payment will be made according to pay group 13 TV-L Wissenschaft. The post is also suitable for part-time employment.
Job description:
- Participation in the research activities of the Professorship for Political Theory and History of Ideas (e.g. applications for third-party funding, organisation of academic events)
- Teaching (in German and English) in the department’s B.A. and M.A. degree courses in political science
- Conducting module exams, supervising theses, and advising students; participation in academic self-administration
- The position serves qualification in the second academic phase; tasks will be assigned that are conducive to the preparation of a habilitation or an equivalent qualification
Job requirements:
- Successfully completed doctorate (PhD), by the time employment starts, in political science or a related field, focusing on a topic in the area of political theory
- Willingness and ability to teach courses in German and English (both C1 level)
Desirable:
- First academic publications
- Teaching experience in political theory and history of ideas
- International focus and experience
The position is open to all persons, irrespective of gender. Severely disabled applicants with the same qualifications will be considered with preference.
In accordance with § 68(3) PersVG M-V, the Staff Council will only be involved in staff matters of the academic or artistic staff on request.
Unfortunately, the application costs (e.g. travel expenses for interviews) will not be reimbursed by the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.
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Applications (please include your CV, a cover letter of max. 2 pages, copies of your certificates, your doctoral thesis, and an outline for a postdoctoral research project of max. 2 pages) must be sent with reference to the job advertisement number 26/ES02 by 24 June 2026 via email (one PDF file) to:
Universität Greifswald
Institut für Politik- und Kommunikationswissenschaft
Prof. Dr. Markus Patberg
Ernst-Lohmeyer-Platz 3
17489 Greifswald
markus.patberg@uni-greifswald.de