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Institution Faculty of Social Sciences - Chair of International Relations (Prof. Rittberger) Full-time / Part-time Part-time (6–8 hours/week) Start date 2026-09-01 or 2026-10-01

About us:

In addition to introductory courses on International Relations and EU politics, our teaching curriculum features advanced seminars on subjects like cybersecurity, EU crisis management, and the liberal world order. We also proudly sponsor the 'National Model United Nations' (NMUN) simulation in New York. On the research front, we take a problem-oriented approach to examine the evolution of international and European institutions, focusing particularly on how the EU navigates crises and the contemporary challenges confronting the liberal international order.

We are looking for you:

Student Research Assistant – Research and Teaching (m/f/x)

in Munich

Your tasks and responsibilities:

• Supporting the Chair’s research activities through academic research and literature reviews
• Assisting with the preparation and delivery of teaching activities

Your qualifications:

• Enrolment in a BA or MA programme in Political Science
• Knowledge of, or willingness to develop expertise in, International Organizations, European Integration, and Liberal Orders
• Interest in academic research
• Flexibility regarding working hours
• Reliability and ability to work in a team

Benefits:

• A friendly team and pleasant working environment
• Insights into academic research and university life
• Compensation according to the standard rate for student assistants: €15.20 per hour (from June 2026), or €16.70 per hour for candidates holding a Bachelor’s degree

People with disabilities who are equally as qualified as other applicants will receive preferential treatment.

Contact:

Please submit your application as a single PDF file by 28 June 2026, incl.

• A one-page motivation letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Secondary school diploma (Abitur certificate) including final grade
• Current transcript of records
• Information on your study plans (e.g., planned study-abroad periods or internships)

Applications should be sent exclusively by e-mail to: . For further information, please contact: PD Dr. Moritz Weiss -

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