23.06.2025
As a humanistic, sustainable and action-oriented university, Leuphana University of Lüneburg stands for innovation in education and science. Methodological diversity, interdisciplinary cooperation, transdisciplinary cooperation with practice-based partners and an overall dynamic development characterize its research profile in the fields of culture, education, management & technology, public affairs, and sustainability. With the university-wide research development program “Embracing Transformation through research, education and knowledge transfer” (in short “Embracing Transformation”) Leuphana aims to establish itself as a leading university for the analysis and critical reflection of transformation processes. More than one hundred researchers at various career levels will collaborate in an interdisciplinary environment to generate transformation knowledge that empowers individuals and communities to manage societal challenges and develop solutions for the common good.
Visit our website to learn more about the five Key Subject Areas that are involved in the project: “Climate Futures in Digital Cultures”, “Companies das Drivers of Sustainability Transformations”, “Democratic Resilience”, “Organizing in Times of Crisis”, and “Toward a Regenerative Society”, complemented by a “Psychology of Transformation” acting as a Hub Science. To create synergies between these various fields and explore new perspectives, the “Leuphana Transformation Lab“ will be established as a shared intellectual and physical space to promote collaboration among the researchers involved.
The university is looking for a responsible, motivated and committed person for the Key Subject Area “Democratic Resilience” to fill the position of a

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree or equivalent in one of the following fields: political science, public policy, governance studies, sustainability studies, or a related discipline
• Experience/Interest in political theory, democratic theory, resilience studies, governance, or sustainability-related fields
• Ideally, experience in interdisciplinary contexts
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English (having an at least basic command of German is an advantage)
• Organizational and communication skills as well as the ability to work in interdisciplinary and multicultural teams, flexibility and initiative

• Write a doctoral dissertation (cumulative model or monograph) in the field of political science, especially in political theory
• Contribute to the development of the Key Subject Area “Democratic Resilience” and to drafting major follow-up funding applications
• Contribute to the common objective of “Embracing Transformation” by analyzing transformation processes and generating transformation knowledge
• Advance your own academic career, preparing for e.g. a postdoc position
• Participate in and co-organize regular meetings and workshops
• Teaching based on the topics of “Democratic Resilience” (amounting to 1 German SWS = 0.75 hours regular teaching time per week during the term)