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Institution Faculty of Social Sciences - Geschwister Scholl Institute of Political Science (GSI), Chair of Political Systems and European Integration Remuneration group TV-L E14 Full-time / Part-time Full-time (100%) Start date 2022-11-01, or to be agreed upon (the position is initially limited to 3 years). Application deadline 2022-09-01 We are looking for you: Two positions as Postdoctoral Research Fellow (m/f/x) in Munich Your tasks and responsibilities: * Conducting research in the context of the ERC Advanced Grant Project SYNCPOL <https://www.gsi.uni-muenchen.de/lehreinheiten/ls_ps_eu_integration/forschungamlehrstuhl/erc-grant/index.html>, focused the cross-national and over-time analysis of synchronization in multi-level contexts. Specific focus is on 1) What happens when political demands for “faster action”, “more time” and “extended time horizons” challenge synchronization arrangements in multi-level policy domains, and 2) How the reshaping of synchronization arrangements alters the vertical and horizontal distribution of political power amongst governments, parliaments and administrative agencies and the types of power in Europe’s multi-level system. * In-depth analysis of a policy-domain: migration-asylum or public health policy. * Joint publication of research results with the research team. * Contributing to the administrative tasks of the project. Your qualifications: * An excellent dissertation in a social science discipline relevant to SYNCPOL (completed by the start date). * Research interests related to SYNCPOL. * Fluency in English. Fluency in one additional European language is desirable. * Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work independently and in a team. *Desirable Job Requirements* * Experience of working on cross-national, comparative projects. * Excellent knowledge of cross-national data collection, management and analysis (quantitative and qualitative). * Experience in the design and implementation of mixed methods research as well as experience in text analysis, process tracing, survey design and conducting Benefits: * Pay is based on TV-L, “Entgeltgruppe” E 13 or E 14, based on experience. The work load is 40,1 hours a week. * The start date is negotiable and is initially restricted to a duration of three years (probation six months) with the possibility of extending it for another two years. * Your workplace will be centrally located in Munich and can be easily reached by public transport. * The LMU has signed the "Charter of Diversity" and is committed to the diversity of its employees. We therefore actively promote equality between women and men. * More information on the Family Service of the LMU can be found here <https://www.lmu.de/en/about-lmu/working-at-lmu/additional-services/diversity/being-family-friendly/family-service/index.html>. Also possible in a part-time capacity. People with disabilities who are equally as qualified as other applicants will receive preferential treatment. Contact: Please submit the following (in English): * Cover letter that explains your motivation to join the SYNCPOL project and what qualifies you for the post * CV * Diplomas * Contact data for two referees (referees will be contacted only at the interview stage) The submission deadline is *September 1st, 2022*. Early applications are encouraged. Please submit your application by E-Mail (in *one PDF*, max. 5MB) to Professor Dr. Klaus H. Goetz, klaus.goetz@lmu.de. If you have any questions, please get in touch with Professor Dr. Klaus H. Goetz. Where knowledge is everything. LMU researchers work at the highest level on the great questions affecting people, society, culture, the environment and technology — supported by experts in administration, IT and tech. Become part of LMU Munich! <https://www.lmu.de/en/about-lmu/working-at-lmu/index.html> In the course of your application for an open position at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU) München, you will be required to submit personal information. Please be sure to refer to our LMU Privacy Policy <https://www.lmu.de/en/footer/privacy-disclaimer/index.html>. By submitting your application, you confirm that you have read and understood our data protection guidelines and privacy policy and that you agree to your data being processed in accordance with the selection process. For more information see here: https://job-portal.lmu.de/jobposting/eddaf84092326713b51215b657c0607c6c4325f30?ref=homepage And here: https://www.gsi.uni-muenchen.de/lehreinheiten/ls_ps_eu_integration/forschungamlehrstuhl/erc-grant/index.html -- Dr. Martin Gross Geschwister-Scholl-Institut für Politikwissenschaft Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München Oettingenstrasse 67 D-80538 München Tel. +49 89 2180 9047 Tel. +49 361 21521927 www.gross-martin.de www.localpartymanifestos.de