Assistant Professor (UD) in International Political Economy

16 Apr 2026
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU)

Research Field

Political sciences » Governance
Political sciences » Policy studies

Researcher Profile

Leading Researcher (R4)
Established Researcher (R3)

Application Deadline

22 May 2026 - 21:59 (UTC)

Country

Netherlands

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Not Applicable

Hours Per Week

38.0

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

The Department of Political Science and Public Administration is searching for an Assistant Professor in Political Science with a strong profile in International Political Economy who can contribute to both teaching and research.
Within IPE, we are open to a broad range of themes and welcome expertise and (critical) perspectives relating to the changing nature of global capitalism and power shifts within the global political economy, and the interplay between global economic and geopolitical dynamics within a changing global order. Relevant areas of expertise may include, for example:

• global production, trade, and financial systems in a context of geopolitical rivalry
• economic statecraft, geoeconomics, and techno-industrial competition
• the political economy of technological change and digitalisation
• industrial policy, development, and state–market relations
• the role of both public and private actors such as states, corporations, and elites in shaping (the governance of) the global political economy
• European economic governance within a changing world order
• global inequalities and North–South relations

We are especially interested in candidates who adopt analytically rigorous and theoretically informed approaches, and who can contribute to ongoing debates on power, governance, and transformation in the global political economy.
Do you have a compelling research agenda that can contribute to our research programme on ‘Multi-Layered Governance in Europe and beyond’? Then this may be an interesting position for you. You need to hold a PhD in political science or a closely related field, have a strong research profile in international political economy, and preferably have teaching experience with positive evaluations. You have an international research network, a record of high-quality publications, and the potential to acquire research funding.
As an Assistant Professor, you are expected to be able to teach a variety of courses in political science, and especially in International Political Economy, at Bachelor and Master level, both in our Political Science programmes and in the inter-disciplinary BSc Programme: Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE). You conduct research, publish this in international, refereed journals and, where feasible, disseminate the findings to a wider public. Besides, you are active in acquiring external research funding, alone or with colleagues, and you may co-supervise PhD candidates.
Your duties

• teach and coordinate courses in political science at Bachelor and Master level with a focus on international political economy
• undertake independent research and publish in international peer-reviewed journals
• apply for external research funding
• take on (minor) managerial duties
• where appropriate, co-supervise PhD students and mentor students and junior colleagues
• actively contribute to the scholarly community of the Department of Political Science and Public Administration

Where to apply

Website

https://www.academictransfer.com/en/jobs/360193/assistant-professor-ud-in-inter…

Requirements
Specific Requirements

• a PhD in political science or international relations, with a strong profile in international political economy
• a proven track record in publishing in high-quality international refereed journals
• an attractive research agenda that fits the political science research programme “Multi-layered governance in Europe and beyond”
• preferably, demonstrable experience with high-quality teaching in political science or international relations
  (proven) ability and willingness to apply for external research funding
• Ideally, holding a University Teaching Qualification (UTQ). If not, you are eager and committed to obtaining it
• excellent command of the English language (C1-level)
• a willingness to acquire a working knowledge of Dutch within two years of the appointment (for non-Dutch applicants)
• the ability to work in a team as well as independently

As a university, we strive for equal opportunities for all, recognising that diversity takes many forms. We believe that diversity in all its complexity is invaluable for the quality of our teaching, research and service. We are always looking for talent with diverse backgrounds and experiences. This also means that we are committed to creating an inclusive community so that we can use diversity as an asset.
We realise that each individual brings a unique set of skills, expertise and mindset. Therefore we are happy to invite anyone who recognises themselves in the profile to apply, even if you do not meet all the requirements.

Additional Information
Benefits

A stimulating position in a highly committed team within a societally engaged university and a vibrant international city. The job profile is based on the university job ranking system Universitair Docent 2 (UFO) and is vacant for 1.0 FTE.
Your employment contract will initially last 18 months. Afterwards, there is a prospect of a permanent contract. On a full-time basis the remuneration amounts to a minimum gross monthly salary of € 4.728,00 (scale 11.0) and a maximum € 6.433,00 (scale 11.11), depending on your experience. Foreign candidates may be entitled to a 30% tax break, upon approval of the Dutch tax agency.
We also offer you attractive fringe benefits and regulations. Some examples:

• A full-time 38-hour working week comes with a holiday leave entitlement of 232 hours per year. If you choose to work 40 hours, you have 96 extra holiday leave hours on an annual basis. For part-timers, this is calculated pro rata.
• 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year bonus
• solid pension scheme (ABP)
• optional model for designing a personalized benefits package
• contribution to commuting expenses

Additional comments

Are you interested in this position and do you believe that your experience will contribute to the further development of our university? In that case, we encourage you to submit your application.
Submitting a diploma is part of the application process.
Applications received by e-mail will not be considered.
Acquisition in response to this advertisement is not appreciated.

Website for additional job details

https://www.academictransfer.com/360193/

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Country

Netherlands

City

Amsterdam

Postal Code

1081HV

Street

De Boelelaan 1105

Geofield

Contact

City

Amsterdam

Website

http://www.vu.nl/

Street

De Boelelaan 1105

Postal Code

1081 HV

STATUS: EXPIRED

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