Deadline: September 23, 2026
Link to full posting: https://karriere.plus.ac.at/en/jobs/5888c42e-327a-4234-a845-6b76deefb3fb
Your Responsibilities
- Independent academic research
- Support for the research and teaching activities of the organisational unit
- Independent teaching in accordance with the scope of employment
Admission Requirements
- Completed PhD in political science.
- Demonstrated experience in the independent design and delivery of university-level courses.
- Publications in international peer-reviewed journals in the field of European Union politics.
- Excellent knowledge of political science research methods..
- Ability to conduct research and teaching in English.
- Excellent organisational skills.
The application should include the following documents:
- Letter of motivation, including a research plan for the next five years (max. 3 pages, preferably in English).
- Curriculum Vitae (including a list of publications and an overview of previous teaching experience).
- Two selected academic publications.
- Two letters of recommendation (from professors or experienced researchers familiar with the applicant’s work).
The selection process will be based on an assessment of the submitted application materials. Following an initial review, shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview. Additional documents may be requested at a later stage of the selection process.
Desired Qualification
- Familiarity with the relevant academic literature and an independent research profile in one or more of the following areas: European Union institutions; European policy-making and integration; politicisation and contestation in the EU’s multi-level system.
- Experience in the acquisition and management of research grants.
- Interest in developing interdisciplinary forms of cooperation within the Salzburg Centre of European Union Studies (SCEUS).
- Desired personal qualities: social competence and reliability; ability to work in a team; resilience and flexibility, as well as enthusiasm for academic work.
We offer an annual gross salary of at least € 70,200.20 for a fulltime position. An overpayment based on qualification and experience is possible.
The University of Salzburg aims to increase the proportion of women in scientific and general university staff, particularly in leadership positions, and therefore explicitly encourages qualified women to apply. In cases of equal qualification, women will be given preference.
We Offer
- Social and Environmental Responsibility: i.a. bicycle initiatives, art and cultural offerings, sustainability initiative “PLUS Green Campus”
- Comprehensive Financial Benefits: i.a. additional company pension schemes, commuting subsidies, support for the “Klimaticket” (climate ticket), discounts at the USI (University Sports Institute) and the Language Center, numerous corporate cooperations
- Diverse Continuing Education Offerings: i.a. ongoing internal and external training, coaching sessions, Erasmus+ staff training programs
- Life-Phase-Oriented Work: i.a. childcare places for infants, holiday programs, paid lunch breaks, meeting policy
- Health and Preventive Care: i.a. health programs, vaccination and preventive care campaigns, psychological counseling sessions
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About us
The University of Salzburg is a thriving university in Austria with a strong focus on research. The university stands for outstanding achievements in both research and teaching in the areas of (digital) humanities, life sciences, sustainability of (social) processes and the link between art and science. With the four guiding themes of Art in Context, Development & Sustainability, Digital Life and Health & Mind, the university offers researchers excellent opportunities for inter- and transdisciplinary cooperation.
People with disabilities or chronic illnesses who meet the required qualification criteria are expressly encouraged to apply. For information, please contact us at +43/662/8044-2462 or at disability@plus.ac.at.
Unfortunately, travel and accommodation costs incurred in connection with the application process cannot be reimbursed.
Appointments are made according to the provisions of the Austrian Universities Act 2002 (UG) and the Salaried Employees Act.
General information about working at the University of Salzburg can be found here: Career at the University of Salzburg
Organisational Unit
The Salzburg Centre of European Union Studies (SCEUS)is a leading interdisciplinary centre for research and teaching on European integration, twice awarded Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence status. Its research covers key EU challenges, from identity crises and contested democracy and rule of law to populism and the EU’s role in an unstable global context. SCEUS brings together scholars from economics, law, history, political science, and psychology, training the next generation of researchers in this interdisciplinary setting.
Contact
For further information, please contact: ariadna.ripoll@plus.ac.at
Apply now: https://karriere.plus.ac.at/en/jobs/eff5dca7-c168-4f7e-a57b-752a1d9f6548/apply