University of Konstanz Postdoctoral Researcher Recruitment 2026 in Comparative Political Economy

University of Konstanz Postdoctoral Researcher Recruitment 2026 in Comparative Political Economy

The University of Konstanz, Germany, is inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher position at the Chair of Comparative Political Economy in the Department of Politics and Public Administration.

The position is part of a research project examining the relationship between radical technological change, artificial intelligence, the green transition and welfare-state politics.

Position Details

• Organization: University of Konstanz

• Position: Postdoctoral Researcher

• Department: Politics and Public Administration

• Research Area: Comparative Political Economy

• Employment Type: Full-time

• Contract: Fixed-term for 3 years

• Salary Level: E 13 TV-L

• Reference No.: 2026/140

• Location: Konstanz, Germany

• Preferred Starting Date: 1 January 2027

• Initial Contract Until: 31 December 2029

Research Project

The position is affiliated with the research project:

“Radical Technological Change and the Welfare State: Consequences and Interactions Reflected in Public Opinion”

The project is funded by DIFIS and led by Prof. Dr. Marius R. Busemeyer, Chair of Comparative Political Economy.

Research Focus

The project investigates how major technological and economic transformations interact with welfare-state policies and public opinion.

Key areas of research include:

• Artificial Intelligence and technological transformation

• Green transition

• Labour-market outcomes

• Social policy decision-making

• Public attitudes towards the welfare state

• Political and social consequences of technological change

• Role of welfare-state policies in building public support for technological transformation

About the Position

The selected Postdoctoral Researcher will contribute to research at the intersection of political economy, social policy, technological change and public opinion.

The opportunity is particularly relevant for researchers interested in questions surrounding:

• AI and society

• Welfare-state politics

• Labour markets

• Comparative political economy

• Public policy

• Green transition

• Social attitudes and political behaviour

About the University

The University of Konstanz is an internationally recognised research university with approximately 10,000 students. Its campus-based structure supports interdisciplinary collaboration among researchers, lecturers and students.

The university has been continuously supported under the German Excellence Strategy since 2006.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their applications through the official University of Konstanz recruitment portal, quoting Reference No. 2026/140.

Application Deadline

The application deadline is not visible in the provided vacancy announcement. Candidates should review the complete official job advertisement for the closing date, eligibility requirements, required documents and detailed application procedure.

This opportunity is particularly suitable for early-career researchers working in political economy, public policy, welfare-state research, technological change and social policy.

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