Job description
Scientific EnvironmentThe professorships will be assigned to the Munich School of Politics and Public Policy and the TUM School of Social Sciences & Technology (SOT).Anchored in a unique founding history aimed at strengthening democratic education and the rule of law in post-war Germany, the Munich School of Politics and Public Policy has been an independent institution at the Technical University of Munich since 2014. The strategic integration of and interplay between political science and the technical and natural sciences are at the core of this exceptional interdisciplinary research and teaching environment. Professorships in focus areas such as data and society, governance, political economy, and sustainability (incl. health) engage in diverse research, teaching, and outreach activities. They aim to explore current political issues, complex international interdependencies, and the opportunities and challenges of technological and science-driven innovations in society.The TUM School of Social Sciences and Technology (SOT) brings together an international community of researchers and educators from the fields of governance, educational science, and science & technology studies. It enhances the role of social sciences through interdisciplinary research, teaching, and outreach as an integral part of TUM’s commitment to Human-Centered Engineering. It offers a unique intellectual environment committed to the public interest, social justice, and an inclusive culture of learning and exploration in an interdisciplinary setting to understand, evaluate, and shape some of the world’s biggest societal challenges and their interaction with technological transformations.
Responsibilities & skills
Substantial research experience abroad is expected. In particular, candidates must be committed to collaborative and interdisciplinary research and teaching at the intersection of politics, society, science, and technology issues. Additionally, candidates should possess strong methodological skills, preferably with a background in quantitative methods, and be willing to contribute to methods-teaching. We welcome applications from individuals who can contribute and ideally combine diverse perspectives, backgrounds, disciplines, and methodologies to enrich the research areas mentioned previously.
Education
We are looking for candidates who have demonstrated excellent achievements in research and teaching in an internationally recognized scientific environment relative to the relevant career level (please see www.tum.de/en/faculty-recruiting-faq/ for further information). A university degree and an outstanding doctoral degree or equivalent scientific qualification, as well as pedagogical aptitude, are prerequisites
Experience
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TU Munich
Technische Universität München (TUM) is one of Europe’s top universities. It is committed to excellence in research and teaching, interdisciplinary education and the active promotion of promising young scientists. The university also forges strong links with companies and scientific institutions across the world. TUM was one of the first universities in Germany to be named a University of Excellence. Moreover, TUM regularly ranks among the best European universities in international rankings.
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