Job Title:  Assistant Professor (f/m/d)

The Department of Public Policy at Central European University (CEU) invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professorship. Candidates are expected to demonstrate an excellent command of quantitative methods, in particular text mining, natural language processing, machine learning (or related methods), and apply these methods to policy-relevant topics related to:

• Politics of public policy making;
• Media or interest groups influence, favoritism;
• Social cohesion, institutions and social policy;
• Public policy and artificial intelligence.

Applicants focusing on other research topics but with an exceptional publication record or research agenda will also be considered. Scholars who apply a diverse set of complementary empirical approaches (including qualitative methods), or have extensive experience in collaborative projects with qualitative researchers are encouraged to apply. The Department of Public Policy (DPP) is an interdisciplinary department with a collegial work environment that fosters collaboration across academic backgrounds and research avenues. Our faculty primarily comes from economics, political science, or law. We offer three master's degrees: an MA in Public Policy (one year), an MA in Public Administration (two years), and an MA in International Public Affairs (two years). Additionally, DPP leads the Erasmus Mundus MAPP, a joint two-year master's degree offered in partnership with universities in the UK, Netherlands, and Spain.

Our programs provide a strong foundation in the political, economic, and legal aspects of public policy, catering to a diverse student body. DPP faculty contribute to teaching and supervision in the Doctoral School of Political Science and CEU's undergraduate programs. More information about our degree programs and faculty profiles can be found at https://dpp.ceu.edu

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Contribute to a strong research environment by participating in international networks and pursuing third-party funding.
• An original research agenda in one of the topics defined above.
• A commitment to innovative, inclusive teaching taking into account the diverse cultural and educational backgrounds of our students.
• Contribute to at least one core module of our degree programs (research methods, public policy, policy analysis, and economics for public policy)

Qualifications 

• Ph.D. in Public Policy, Political Science, Sociology, Law, Economics, or a related field by August 1, 2025.
• Publications in high-quality, peer-reviewed international journals relevant to the disciplines above.
• Teaching experience at the graduate/undergraduate level

What CEU offers

The initial contract will be for a six-year term with the possibility of promotion to Associate Professor with an indefinite term contract. We offer a yearly gross salary of 70,000 EUR.

In addition to the salary, CEU offers a Resaver pension plan and Edenred meal vouchers.

How to Apply

Application packages should be sent in a single PDF file including:

• A cover letter, including motivations of applying for the job and the presentation of your research agenda 
• A detailed CV, including 
  • A list of publications (including work in progress)
  • Teaching experience 
  • Names and contact details of three referees
  • A article-length writing sample (job-market paper)

We do not ask for reference letters at the first stage of application; the referees of shortlisted candidates will be contacted for references later.

CEU is an equal opportunity employer and values geographical and gender diversity, thus encouraging applications from women and/or other underrepresented groups. Since CEU strives to increase the share of women in professorial positions, given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female applicants. CEU recognizes that personal and family circumstances shape the trajectory of one’s career and working patterns. As such, and in line with CEU’s promotion of Equal Opportunities, we encourage applicants to detail periods of leave, part-time work or other such situations in their applications so that the Search Committee is able to assess an applicant’s academic record fairly in the context of their circumstances. Any declaration of personal and family circumstances is voluntary and will be handled confidentially and only considered in so far as it impacts on the academic career of an applicant.

About CEU

One of the world’s most international universities, a unique founding mission positions Central European University as both an acclaimed center for the study of economic, historical, social and political challenges, and a source of support for building open and democratic societies that respect human rights and human dignity. CEU is accredited in the United States and Austria, and offers English-language bachelor's, master's and doctoral programs in the social sciences, the humanities, law, environmental sciences, management and public policy. CEU enrolls more than 1,400 students from over 100 countries, with faculty from over 50 countries.

In 2019, CEU relocated from Hungary to Austria as the Hungarian government revoked its ability to issue US-accredited degrees in the country. As a result, CEU offers all of its degree programs in Vienna, Austria; and retains a non-degree, research and civic engagement presence in Budapest, Hungary, through its CEU Democracy Institute, the Institute for Advanced Study, the CEU Summer University and The Vera and Donald Blinken Open Society Archives (OSA), and its Hungarian language public educational programs and public lectures.

For more information, please visit https://www.ceu.edu/.