The appointee will join the inter-disciplinary research programme “Global Democratic Governance” in the School of Economics and Political Science (SEPS), comprising established scholars in political science, economics, international law, public administration, and communications science. Applicants should have a doctorate in one of these academic fields, a record of first-rate publications and a willingness to collaborate on research and teaching with persons from other fields. Exceptional candidates from other disciplines will also be considered. The position will initially be filled for three years with the possibility for a single three-year renewal. As the University of St. Gallen seeks to increase the diversity of its faculty, applications from women are especially welcome.

The successful candidate is expected to contribute top-ranking research output and initiatives in the fields of the research programme.

For further information about the position please contact the Vice-Dean of the School of Economics and Political Science (SEPS) and Coordinator of “Global Democratic Governance” Prof. Daniele Caramani (by email at daniele.caramani@unisg.ch  or telephone on +41 71 224 3981) and visit http://www.seps.unisg.ch/ and http://www.gdg-hsg.ch/.

 

Candidates should send their application letter along with CV, list of publications and a two-three page outline of the research plan no later than January 31st, 2013.