The Chair of International Comparative Political Economy and Economic Sociology (Professor Dr. Christine Trampusch), at the Cologne Center for Comparative Politics, is currently advertising a position of Research Assistant (m/f/d).
The Chair researches the social and political foundations of economies in capitalist democracies. As a bridging professorship to the Max Planck Institute for the Study of Societies (MPIfG), there is close collaboration with the MPIfG. The position advertised here combines ambitious, independent research and innovative teaching with the leading management of the chair’s administrative processes, thus securing the foundation for excellent science in an international environment.
TASKS:
Independent research in the field of International Comparative Political Economy (as part of a PhD or as a post-doc)
Teaching obligation of 3 semester hours per week
Coordination and implementation of the administrative matters of the chair and the center
The University of Cologne promotes equal opportunities and diversity. Applications from women will be given preference in accordance with the LGG NRW. It expressly welcomes all applications – regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, disability, age, as well as sexual orientation and identity.
The position is to be filled part-time (29.87 hours per week) starting 01.01.2027. It is limited until 31.03.2032. Provided the relevant collective agreement and personal requirements are met, remuneration is based on pay group 13 TV-L.
CANDIDATE PROFILE:
Completed academic master’s degree with above-average success or a successful doctorate in political science, sociology, or a comparable field
Strong interest in International Comparative Political Economy
Ability to independently structure and manage administrative processes
Very good language skills in German (C2) and English (C1), both written and spoken
Please apply with relevant documents, including proof of the required qualifications (without a photo), online at: https://jobportal.uni-koeln.de.
The reference number is Wiss2608-04. The application deadline is 20.09.2026.
Interviews are expected to take place on October 12 and 13.
If you have any questions, please contact the chair at cpe_bewerbungen@wiso.uni-koeln.de.
For further details, visit https://jobportal.uni-koeln.de/ausschreibung/renderFile/2682?propertyName=flyer