News Archive 2020

• The Department of Political Science is temporarily closed!
  2020-03-11: You can reach us by e-mail. During the opening hours we're also available by phone.
• Please check your webmail inboxes regularly!
  2020-03-11: Due to COVID-19, the University of Innsbruck as well as the Department of Political Science are increasingly communicating with students via e-mail. Let's keep in touch!
• The secretariat of the Department of Political Science remains closed from August 3 to August 7, 2020.
• We are hiring! Postdoc in the field of the political system of Austria
  From 1 October 2020; research focus: political system of Austria with a comparative perspective. Application deadline: 14 July 2020.
• Scholarships for the 14th Media Summit in Arlberg
  3-5 December 2020.
• For the moment, all consultation hours are canceled or held online!
  In order to contain the spread of the coronavirus, all consultation hours are canceled or held online
• VU Science and Society
  Are you interested in the interactions between science and society, science and politics, as well as science and the public sphere? Enrol now for the VU "Science and Society: Introduction to the Sociology of Scientific Knowledge, Science Policy Studies and Science Communication" (for PhD students only). Deadline: October 5th, 2020.
• Beginning of the New Semester 2020/21 [letter by the Dean of Studies and the Teaching Coordinator]
  Liebe Studierende des BA Politikwissenschaft, das Wintersemesters 2020/21 steht vor der Tür und wir möchten hiermit die Gelegenheit nutzen, Sie an unserem Institut herzlich willkommen zu heißen. Das gilt sowohl für die Neuanfänger*innen als auch für jene, die schon ein oder mehrere Semester bei uns studieren.
• We are hiring! Assistant Professor (tenure track) in "Experimental Political Science"
  Starting on 1st of March 2021. Assistant Professor (full time, 6 years, with tenure-track option). Deadline for applications: 11 November 2020.
• We are hiring! Student Research Assistants
  We are looking for eight student research assistants. Apply now! Deadlines: November 7 and November 12, 2020. Details: https://lfuonline.uibk.ac.at/public/karriereportal.home?rubrik_in=PSP
• Call: PRO SCIENTIA 2021/22
  Deadline: November 30, 2020.
• The secretariat of the Department of Political Science remains closed from December 23, 2020, to January 3, 2021
  We'll be available again on Monday, January 4, 2021. We wish you happy holidays and a happy new year 2021! Stay safe.
• We are hiring! University Assistant (postdoc) in "Comparative Politics with consideration of Austria's political system"
  From March 1, 2021; for 6 years; 40 hours per week; research focus: comparative politics with consideration of Austria's political system; application deadline: December 23, 2020.
• Call for Papers: Marianne-Barcal-award 2020 by the City of Innsbruck
  Deadline: December 15, 2020.
• Minors (Complementary Subject Areas) for BA and MA students
  Minors (Complementary Subject Areas) are modules corresponding to 30 ECTS-Credits that complement the subject-specific contents with contents of other disciplines/study programmes that are not available in studied programme.
• The Austrian Journal of Political Science is looking for a new Review Editor!
  2020-12-22: Working as a review editor for the OZP offers young scientists (predocs, postdocs) the opportunity to gain insights into the academic publishing process and to establish a political science network.
• Cooperation with the Tyrolean Landtag: New position as a pre-doc in the research area "Civic Education"
  2020-12-18: Basic knowledge of politics and political processes are essential for the functioning of a democracy. We at the Department of Political Science have been committed to civic education for decades. December 17, 2020, the Tyrolean Landtag has approved a new doctoral scholarship. As of summer semester 2021, our team will be complemented by a university assistant (PhD) in the field of "Civic Education". We would like to thank the Tyrolean Landtag for the excellent cooperation and look forward to the future collaboration with politicians and schools in Tyrol!
• Call: Emperor Maximilian Prize for Services to Europe at the Regional and Local Level 2021
  2020-11-23: The aim is to honour and support projects from all areas of life that make a special contribution to European cohesion. Deadline: January 31, 2021.
• FAQs for Students
  2020-09-02: Do you have questions regarding our study programmes? Click here for help!