The Chair of Comparative Political Science (Prof. Dr. Nicole Bolleyer) at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität Munich’s (LMU) Geschwister Scholl Institute of Political Science is advertising with a start date of 1st October 2022 the position of a Postdoctoral researcher (m/f/d) The position is to be filled as an Assistant Professorship (100%, TV-L E13 or 100%, A13: "Beamt:in auf Zeit") Job Description * The independent implementation of a postdoctoral research project in a thematic area relevant to research at the chair. * Contribution to administrative tasks at the chair and projects located at the chair. * Publication of research results and application for third-party funding (individually and in teams). * Provision of teaching in the area of comparative politics (5 ‚Semesterwochenstunden‘; equivalent to 2 x 90-minute weekly sessions per semester). Job Requirements * An excellent dissertation in a discipline relevant for comparative social science research (completed or close to completion). * Research goals related to core themes of the ERC-funded project CIVILSPACE (https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/101001458) based at the chair are desirable. These include the comparative study of legal frameworks regulating civil society organizations and the reform of such frameworks. The candidate’s research may also focus on the comparative study of organizational responses to crises in European democracies, as well as the comparative study of civil society, interest groups, non-profits, democratic backsliding and illiberal practices in European countries more generally. * A good knowledge of cross-national data collection, management and analysis. Experience in the design and implementation of data coding protocols as well as advanced quantitative methods are desirable. * Fluency in English. Good German skills as well as fluency in other European languages are desirable. * Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work independently and in teams. Experience in the management of funded projects is desirable. Our Offer * Pay is based on TV-L ,Entgeltgruppe’ E 13. The work load is 40,1 hours a week. * The post ought to be filled by 1st October 2022 and is restricted to a duration of three years (probation 6 months). The position can be extended for three more years. * Your workplace will be centrally located in Munich and can be easily reached by public transport. * As an equal opportunity employer, the LMU Munich particularly encourages applications from women. Given similar qualifications, applications by persons with disabilities will be given preference. Your application Please submit the following (in English): * Cover letter * CV * Diplomas * Contact data for two referees (referees will be contacted only at the interview stage) * Research outline for a 3-year postdoctoral project (max. 3 pages excluding bibliography) The submission deadline is 9th March 2022. Please submit your application per Email (in 1 PDF, max. 5MB) to the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität Munich, Chair for Comparative Political Science, Ms. Zwerger, sekretariat.bolleyer@gsi.uni-muenchen.de <mailto:sekretariat.bolleyer@gsi.uni-muenchen.de> . Interviews are planned for 21st March 2022. If you have any questions, please get in touch with Professor Dr. Nicole Bolleyer (Nicole.Bolleyer@gsi.uni-muenchen.de). Philipp Schroeder, Ph.D. phischroeder.github.io Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München Geschwister-Scholl-Institut für Politikwissenschaft Lehrstuhl für Vergleichende Politikwissenschaft Oettingenstr. 67 80538 München