Deadline August 27, 2026
The Department of Political and Social Sciences at the European University Institute seeks to make an appointment for the Peter Mair Assistant Professorship in Comparative Politics. The position is advertised at the rank of Assistant Professor to commence in the academic year 2026/2027. Applications are invited from candidates engaged in comparative political science research. Candidates should have a PhD by September 2026. The candidates should show strong research potential and a capacity for effective teaching and advising at the graduate level.
The EUI at a glance:
We are an international organisation set up in 1972; a research university focusing exclusively on post-graduate, doctoral, and post-doctoral studies, and advanced research, located in the hills overlooking the city of Florence, Italy. The Institute also hosts the Historical Archives of the European Union.
More on our Institution: https://www.eui.eu/About
The Institute is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to balanced gender, geographical and minority representation. The successful candidate will be expected to provide major input in research, teaching, supervision and administration, as follows:
Research:
- To develop research in the fields mentioned in the profile;
- To promote the integration of their research with other research interests within the Department of Political and Social Sciences as well as research with the other Departments and Centres of the EUI; candidates are invited to take into consideration the EUI research priorities, as outlined in the EUI Strategy, and existing research projects of the Department of Political and Social Sciences (eui.eu);
- To maintain a high national and international profile of publications in books and in internationally recognised journals;
- To acquire research funding on an individual basis and in collaboration with others.
Teaching and supervision:
- To teach effectively postgraduate students both in introductory and research seminars;
- To assist with high-quality doctoral supervision and attract research students to the EUI;
- To act as a mentor for Max Weber fellows and other postdoctoral fellows.
Administration:
- To contribute to the promotion of the EUI and to contribute to the transition of EUI alumni into professional life, especially in academic careers;
- To make the best use of their research budget and try to supplement it with outside funding;
- To serve on appropriate institutional committees, and to contribute fully to the general life of the SPS Department and the EUI;
- To contribute to an inclusive and diverse institutional culture at the Department and the EUI.
What we offer:
- A role in an inspiring community of young scholars with an exclusive focus on master’s, doctoral and post-doctoral studies.
- A truly multicultural community of 1100 academics at all career stages and support staff of approximately 85 different nationalities.
- The commitment to a genuine culture of equality, diversity and inclusion, and the commitment to attracting, encouraging and retaining a diverse and highly qualified workforce.
- A world-class research library, the Historical Archives of the European Union, and many other excellent research facilities.
- Language courses and soft skills training opportunities.
- Access to all EUI facilities: library, PC rooms, crèche, cafeteria, gym, participation in seminars and workshops.
- Competitive salary package.
- A healthy work-life balance in a family-friendly environment.
To know more about the positions and the application process, please read the
- Vacancy Notice V/PR/SPS/1/2026 (pdf)
- Further particulars (pdf)
Applications must be submitted electronically via the online application form.
The deadline: 27 August 2026 at 23:59 CEST