Research Associate / Postdoc (m/f/x)

1000scholars; Kreischa; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 Tage Urlaub pro Jahr

Weiterbildungsmöglichkeiten

Flexible Arbeitszeiten

Job summary

Die TUD Dresden University of Technology sucht einen Research Associate / Postdoc (m/w/x) im Fach Politikwissenschaft mit Schwerpunkt Internationale Politik. Die Stelle ist befristet bis 30.09.2028, mit der Aussicht auf Verlängerung; Entgelt nach TV-L E13. Bewerbung bis zum frühestmöglichen Datum.

Die Tätigkeit umfasst Lehre, Forschung und Mitwirkung in Fakultätsgremien. Zu den Aufgaben gehören Lehrveranstaltungen in International Relations, Betreuung von Abschlussarbeiten sowie die Entwicklung

Qualifications

• Sehr guter Masterabschluss in Politikwissenschaft oder verwandter Sozialwissenschaft
• Sehr guter PhD in Politikwissenschaft, Internationale Beziehungen oder verwandter Sozialwissenschaft
• Ausgezeichnete Expertise in Internationalen Beziehungen und internationalen Organisationen
• Ausgezeichnete Englisch- und Deutschkenntnisse
• Nachweisliche Teamfähigkeit, Lehrexpertise und Hochschulverwaltung

Responsibilities

• Lehre in Englisch und Deutsch am Lehrstuhl für Politikwissenschaft mit Fokus auf Internationale Politik
• Eigenständige Lehre im Bereich Internationale Beziehungen/Internationale Politik
• Betreuung von Abschlussarbeiten auf Bachelor- und Masterebene
• Administrative und vertretende Aufgaben, Mitarbeit in Gremien
• Weiterentwicklung von eigenem Forschungs- und Lehrprofil

Skills

Englisch

Deutsch

Teamfähigkeit

Wissenschaftliche Kommunikationsfähigk

Education

Master-Abschluss in Politikwissenschaft

PhD in Political Science/IR

Job description

About TUD

TUD Dresden University of Technology, as a University of Excellence, is one of the leading and most dynamic research institutions in the country. Founded in 1828, today it is a globally oriented, regionally anchored top university as it focuses on the grand challenges of the 21st century. It develops innovative solutions for the world's most pressing issues. In research and academic programs, the university unites the natural and engineering sciences with the humanities, social sciences and medicine. This wide range of disciplines is a special feature, facilitating interdisciplinarity and transfer of science to society. As a modern employer, it offers attractive working conditions to all employees in teaching, research, technology and administration. The goal is to promote and develop their individual abilities while empowering everyone to reach their full potential. TUD embodies a university culture that is characterized by cosmopolitanism, mutual appreciation, thriving innovation and active participation. For TUD diversity is an essential feature and a quality criterion of an excellent university. Accordingly, we welcome all applicants who would like to commit themselves, their achievements and productivity to the success of the whole institution.

Position

Research Associate / Postdoc (m/f/x) (subject to personal qualification, employees are remunerated according to salary group E 13 TV-L) starting December 1, 2026. The position is limited until September 30, 2028, with the option of extension subject to the availability of resources. The period of employment is governed by the Fixed Term Research Contracts Act (Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz - WissZeitVG). The position offers the chance to obtain further academic qualification.

Tasks

• contribution to the teaching (in English and German) and research activities of the Chair of Political Science with a focus on International Politics
• independent teaching in the field of International Relations/International Politics, including teaching interdisciplinary courses together with colleagues from International Law and International Economics (4 academic hours/2 courses per term), above all in the BA and MA "International Relations" programs offered by the Center for International Studies (ZIS)
• supervision of final theses (at Bachelor’s and Master’s level)
• administrative and representative tasks, including participation in departmental and faculty committees
• expanding your own profile in research and teaching

Requirements

• a very good university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Political Science or a related Social Science discipline
• a very good PhD degree in Political Science, International Relations or related Social Science discipline
• excellent expertise in the field of international relations and international organizations
• excellent written and oral communication skills in English and German
• proven ability to work in teams and professional experience in academia, including teaching and university administration

Desired

• solid competences in quantitative and/or qualitative methods or mixed-methods procedures
• expertise at the intersection of International Politics/International Law or International Political Economy/Macroeconomics
• expertise in Peace and Conflict Studies or European Integration
• proven interdisciplinary openness and ability to work across disciplines
• pertinent publications in scholarly journals with peer-review
• fluency in another UN working language, particularly French or Spanish

We offer

• the opportunity for independent work within a flat hierarchy, in an open-minded team and a supportive atmosphere
• flexible arrangements for work hours to support a good work-life balance
• 30 days of vacation per year (based on a 5-day workweek)
• extensive opportunities for professional development and continuing education
• health care and sports programs offered by TUD
• a discounted job ticket (also available as a Deutschlandticket)
• participation in the supplementary pension scheme for employees in the public sector via VBL (Federal and State Government Employees Retirement Fund)

Any questions concerning this call for applications can be addressed to Prof. Dr. Anna Holzscheiter, Chair of Political Science with a Focus on International Politics ([e-mail]).

TUD strives to employ more women in academia and research. We therefore expressly encourage women to apply. The university is a family-friendly university. We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. If multiple candidates prove to be equally qualified, those with disabilities or with equivalent status pursuant to the German Social Code IX (SGB IX) will receive priority for employment.

TUD is a founding partner in the DRESDEN-concept alliance.

Reference to data protection: Your data protection rights, the purpose for which your data will be processed, as well as further information about data protection is available to you on the website: https://tu-dresden.de/karriere/datenschutzhinweis.