EUI EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY INSTITUTE

Department of Political and Social Sciences

The European University Institute’s mandate – as set out in Article 2 of its founding Convention – is to contribute, collectively and individually, to the development of the cultural and scientific heritage of Europe, through “teaching and research at the highest university level” while also developing “interdisciplinary research programmes on the major issues confronting contemporary European society”, and to act as a “forum for the exchange and discussion of ideas and experience”. Academic excellence, interdisciplinarity, and public engagement have always been the foundation of the EUI.

The European University Institute is looking for candidates to fill the

Peter Mair Assistant Professorship in Comparative Politics

The Department of Political and Social Sciences at the European University Institute seeks to make an appointment for the Peter Mair Assistant Professorship in Comparative Politics. The position is advertised at the rank of Assistant Professor to commence in the academic year 2026/27.

Applications are invited from candidates engaged in comparative political science research.

Candidates should have a PhD by September 2026. The candidates should show strong research potential and a capacity for effective teaching and advising at graduate level.

The Institute is an equal opportunity employer, and is committed to balanced gender, geographical and minority representation.

Interested applicants should consult Open competitions for academic posts • European University Institute (eui.eu) for further particulars.

Deadline for receipt of applications: 27 August 2026.

CONTACT

Riitta Honkanen-Vaheri
Director
Human Resources Service
Tel: +39 055 4685533
E-mail: applypro@eui.eu
Internet: https://www.eui.eu

European University Institute
Via dei Roccettini 9
I-50014 San Domenico di Fiesole
ITALY

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