Dear EPSA community, The Department of Political Science at the University of Salzburg solicits applications for a pre-doc/PhD student position in the field of political science methods. The department is highly research active and ranked among the top 100 political science departments worldwide. A sustained process of internationalization through the recruitment of faculty from top institutions in Europe and North America and a clear focus on excellence in research have become distinctive features. The key features of the advertised position are as follows: * Planned start of employment: 1 March 2024 * Duration of employment: 4 years * Employment level in hours per week: 30 * Working time: by arrangement * Employment requirement: completed MA programme in political science or a related discipline; admission to the relevant doctoral programme at the University of Salzburg. * Areas of responsibility: academic support in research (substantive areas: political behaviour, political parties, populism and extremism, as well as climate and environmental politics) and teaching as well as participation in administrative tasks in the field of political science methods; Independent research in the field of political science including writing and publishing a dissertation; Independent teaching of two hours per week per semester from the third year onwards. * Desired additional qualifications: Strong academic achievements; good methods skills and willingness to acquire further methods skills; very good knowledge of English; research interest in one of the areas listed above; international study experience. * Desired personal characteristics: Interest in working scientifically and interact with students, independence, ability to work in a team, reliability, high level of commitment and ability to work under pressure. For additional information, please contact Prof. Robert Huber (robert.huber@plus.ac.at<mailto:robert.huber@plus.ac.at>). Please send your application, comprising a cover letter including a short outline of a potential dissertation topic, a full CV, contact information for at least two academic references, transcripts and one written assignment (such as a term paper or MA thesis), and indicating the reference number GZ A 0181/1-2023, to: bewerbung@plus.ac.at<mailto:bewerbung@plus.ac.at>. Application deadline November 1, 2023 The legally binding German version of this job ad can be found at https://www.plus.ac.at/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/A-0181-Diss-FB-Politikwiss.pdf