Reference no.: 2026/127.
The preferred starting date is October 1st, 2026. The position is available for four years (until September 30, 2030). In principle, this position can be divided into two part-time positions.
The University of Konstanz is a dynamic and internationally successful research university with approximately 10,000 students. The campus university’s architecture promotes interdisciplinary cooperation and a sense of community among researchers, lecturers and students. The University of Konstanz has been continuously funded by the German Excellence Strategy since 2006.
Since January 2019, the Cluster of Excellence “The Politics of Inequality” brings together researchers from political science, economics, sociology and related disciplines to study the political causes and consequences of inequality. The advertised postdoctoral position is affiliated with the Chair of “International Politics – Global Inequality” (Prof. Dr. Gabriele Spilker) in the Department of Politics and Public Administration, as well as with the Cluster of Excellence.
The successful applicant will have the opportunity to teach courses at both the Bachelor's and Master's levels in international politics. The teaching load is 4 hours per week (SWS) during the semester terms, plus supervision of BA and MA theses and occasional provision of administrative support to the “International Politics – Global Inequality” working group. Furthermore, the post-doc will have the freedom to pursue independent research projects, ideally in line with the research focus of the group and “The Politics of Inequality” Cluster.
- Teaching responsibilities at both Bachelor's and Master's levels (4 SWS) in International politics
- Supervision of BA and MA theses
- General administrative support for the chairholder
- Opportunity to pursue independent research, ideally related to the research priorities of the working group and the cluster
- Excellent PhD in political science or a related discipline
- Good knowledge of research in international politics
- Experience in university teaching
- Recognizable independent research agenda
- Strong quantitative methodological skills are an advantage
- Strong written and oral communication skills in English
- International and interdisciplinary research environment
- Opportunities for further professional development
- Research support and career counseling
- A family-friendly diversity-conscious university and work environment
- Numerous professional development opportunities
- University sports programs
- Hansefit and Corporate Benefits
- Region with excellent recreational opportunities
- Company pension plan (VBL)
- Employer subsidy for the JobTicket BW / Deutschlandticket (free public local and regional transportation within all of Germany)
- Salary classification according to the provisions of the TV-L (up to pay grade 13 TV-L, depending on personal qualifications)
Questions can be directed to Prof. Dr. Gabriele Spilker via e-mail: .
We look forward to receiving your application, along with the usual documents, by July 1st, 2026, via our
The University of Konstanz is committed to ensuring an environment that provides equal opportunities and promotes diversity, as well as a good balance between university and family life. As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to increase the number of women working in research and teaching. We also support working couples through our . Persons with disabilities are explicitly encouraged to apply. They will be given preference if appropriately qualified (contact , + 49 7531 88-4016).
