About us:

The Geschwister-Scholl-Institute of Political Science (GSI) is one of the most renowned political science institutes in Europe. The GSI is home to over 70 faculty, whose scholarship and teaching span across the main subfields of political science. We offer a stimulating environment for research and study.

We are looking for you:

Research Associate in the fields of International Relations, with a specialization in the international governance of emerging technologies (m/f/x)

in Munich

Your tasks and responsibilities:

• Teaching and student supervision at the BA level (3,25 SWS per semester) in the field of International Relations.
• Administrative support of the Chair.
• Opportunity to contribute to the Chair’s research agenda and to carry out independent research, e.g., a doctoral thesis.
• 24-month contract, salary according to the University Employment Scale: TV-L E13, 65%.

Your qualifications:

• Excellent degree and thesis in Political Science (MA or equivalent), with a focus on International Relations. Expertise in the international governance of emerging technologies is particularly welcome.
• Excellent English language skills.
• Experience in undergraduate teaching in International Relations.
• Proficiency in qualitative and quantitative research methods.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team.

Benefits:

• Your workplace is centrally located in Munich and is easily accessible by public transport.
• We offer an interesting position with excellent opportunities for further training and professional development.
• You will be integrated into the chair’s ongoing projects and will teach within the field of International Relations. Independent research, for example towards a doctorate, is encouraged.
• Remuneration is based on the E 13 TV-L salary scale. You will enjoy all the benefits of employment in the public service of the Free State of Bavaria.
• The recruitment process is committed to equal opportunities. LMU Munich aims to increase the proportion of women among its academic staff. Applications from women and members of underrepresented groups are expressly welcomed.
• Remote work can be arranged by mutual agreement.
• People with disabilities who are equally as qualified as other applicants will receive preferential treatment.

People with disabilities who are equally as qualified as other applicants will receive preferential treatment.

Contact:

Send your application to Prof. Dr. Berthold Rittberger at sekretariat.rittberger@gsi.uni-muenchen.de. Deadline for applications is 31 July 2026.

Please submit the following materials (in English only), as a single PDF:

A complete application contains:

1. a letter of intent (1 p. maximum);

2. a curriculum vitae;

3. academic certificates;

4. the names of two academic references;

5. an exposé for a (planned or ongoing) PhD project (3 pp. max, excluding references).

For further inquiries, please contact PD Dr. Moritz Weiss (moritz.weiss@gsi.lmu.de).

Shortlisted candidates will be informed by 6 August 2026.

Online-interviews are provisionally scheduled for the week of 10-12 August 2026.

LMU has signed the “Charter of Diversity”. We actively promote equality between women and men. Severely disabled applicants will be given preference if they have otherwise essentially equal suitability and qualifications. To facilitate compatibility between family and career, we offer flexible working hours and days/days and the option to work from home on mutually agreed days. More information about the Family Service of LMU is available here.

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