Assistant Professor / Professor in International Political Economy

Updated: 20 days ago
Location: Lille, NORD PAS DE CALAIS
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 12 May 2024

10 Apr 2024
Job Information
Organisation/Company

Ecole européenne de sciences politiques et sociales (ESPOL)
Research Field

Political sciences » Other
Economics » Political economy
Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)
Recognised Researcher (R2)
Established Researcher (R3)
Leading Researcher (R4)
Country

France
Application Deadline

12 May 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Paris)
Type of Contract

Permanent
Job Status

Full-time
Hours Per Week

35
Offer Starting Date

2 Sep 2024
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Context
The European School of Political and Social Science (ESPOL) at the Catholic University of Lille invites applications for an Assistant Professor (maître/maîtresse de conferences) or Professor in Political Science specializing in International Political Economy. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to pursue his/her own research while participating in the research development of ESPOL-LAB, the research centre of ESPOL.

ESPOL is a young, diverse and fast-growing School of Political Science dedicated to excellence in research and teaching in the social and political sciences. Founded in 2012, ESPOL offers multidisciplinary, bilingual (English-French) programmes that prepare students for political, European and international careers. With over 40,000 students, the Catholic University of Lille is a multidisciplinary university comprising five faculties (Medicine, Law, Economics, Theology and Humanities), twenty schools and institutes, including ESPOL, six engineering schools, three business and management schools, medical, paramedical, social, service management schools, a hospital group - and a total of around 50 research teams. Collaborative research at ESPOL-LAB, which brings together more than twenty French and international researchers, centre on three thematic areas that taking aim at the contemporary transformation of politics: (1) "Quality of democracy", (2) "Reconfigurations of the international", and (3) "Politics of the Anthropocene". Europe is a structuring dimension of the research carried out at ESPOL, present in each of the three thematic areas.

Profile
The candidate should hold a PhD in Economics or in a similar discipline and have proven expertise in international political economy. If the field of specialisation is open (development, globalisation studies, trade or monetary relations, international finance, environment, global public goods), the candidate must be capable of leading a research project using certain theoretical tools (game theory, negotiation theory and other formal approaches) and methodological tools (applied econometrics). The candidate's publications in international journals will demonstrate solid research experience; teaching expertise is also essential. With a view to participating fully in the activities of ESPOL-LAB, candidates with an interdisciplinary approach in their research are especially invited to apply

Tasks
The candidate will develop his/her teaching activities at BA and MA level. He/she will be able to lead a teaching team, and to teach in English and in French. He/she will provide a medium-term vision of research and teaching in the field of international political economy


Requirements
Research Field
Economics » Political economy
Education Level
PhD or equivalent

Research Field
Political sciences » Other
Education Level
PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Profile
The candidate should hold a PhD in Economics or in a similar discipline and have proven expertise in international political economy. If the field of specialisation is open (development, globalisation studies, trade or monetary relations, international finance, environment, global public goods), the candidate must be capable of leading a research project using certain theoretical tools (game theory, negotiation theory and other formal approaches) and methodological tools (applied econometrics). The candidate's publications in international journals will demonstrate solid research experience; teaching expertise is also essential. With a view to participating fully in the activities of ESPOL-LAB, candidates with an interdisciplinary approach in their research are especially invited to apply


Specific Requirements

Profile
The candidate should hold a PhD in Economics or in a similar discipline and have proven expertise in international political economy. If the field of specialisation is open (development, globalisation studies, trade or monetary relations, international finance, environment, global public goods), the candidate must be capable of leading a research project using certain theoretical tools (game theory, negotiation theory and other formal approaches) and methodological tools (applied econometrics). The candidate's publications in international journals will demonstrate solid research experience; teaching expertise is also essential. With a view to participating fully in the activities of ESPOL-LAB, candidates with an interdisciplinary approach in their research are especially invited to apply


Languages
ENGLISH
Level
Excellent

Languages
FRENCH
Level
Good

Research Field
Economics » Political economyPolitical sciences » Other
Years of Research Experience
1 - 4

Additional Information
Benefits

On a permanent, full-time contract, the position is to be filled from 1 September 2024. Remuneration will be according to the candidate's experience. Publication bonuses and career development possibilities based on research and teaching activity. The Habilitation à diriger des recherches (ability to supervise doctoral thesis or equivalent certification) could lead directly to recruitment with the status of Professor position. Progression to a Professor position is also possible, with support in obtaining a habilitation available to candidates recruited at Assistant Prof level.


Selection process

Applications must include:

  • a cover letter in English or in French, including a description of current and planned research projects;
  • a CV including a publications list;
  • a recent article (published or not), to be presented during the interview;
  • for candidates who defended their PhD less than 5 years ago, three university lecturer and researcher referees which could be contacted if necessary

Applications should be sent in electronic format to Raul MAGNI-BERTON, Deputy Director for Research at ESPOL, to the following two addresses: [email protected] and [email protected] . The deadline for applications is the 12th May at 23h59. Interviews will be held in Lille in June 2024. For further questions and inquiries about the position, please send an email to [email protected] .

If you want to ask for reasonable adjustments during the selection procedure due to a disability, disorder or illness, please send an email to [email protected]


Website for additional job details

https://espol-lille.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Asst-Prof_Prof-in-Internation…

Work Location(s)
Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
ESPOL
Country
France
State/Province
Nord
City
Lille
Postal Code
59016
Street
60 Boulevard Vauban
Geofield


Where to apply
E-mail

[email protected]

Contact
City

LILLE
Website

http://www.espol-lille.eu/
Street

60 boulevard Vauban
Postal Code

59000
E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED