Position Announcement The University of Mannheim is pleased to announce a PhD position for a teaching/research assistant (TVL, E 13, 0,5) in International Politics and European Integration at the Chair of Political Science II (Professor Dr. Thomas König). The preferred starting date is 1.8.2016. The applicant should have interest in teaching and research on international politics. Theoretical and methodological skills are of advantage. The position includes a teaching obligation of 2 hours per week i.e. one seminar per term in English or German language. We offer you an international environment with promotion of participation of international conferences and publications. Furthermore, theoretical and methodological competencies can be accomplished by participation in summer schools, f.e. the Empirical Implication of Theoretical Models Summer Institute (EITM). As an equal opportunity employer, the University of Mannheim aims to increase the proportion of women and persons with disabilities among its faculty. Please send your application till June 30, 2016 to: Professor Dr. Thomas König Lehrstuhl für Politische Wissenschaft II Universität Mannheim Seminargebäude A5,6 68131 Mannheim Applications will also be accepted via e-mail to: [email protected] (Please be aware that breach of confidentiality and unauthorized access by a third party cannot be excluded for a communication without encryption.)