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Political Science Professors and Supervisors in Austria

Professors in political science in austria

86 professors found

Universität Wien

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Austria

Research Interests

Political Communication

Political Sociology

Voting Behavior

Political Behavior

Political Science

Universität Wien

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Austria

Research Interests

Political Communication

Political Sociology

Deliberative Democracy

Political Science

Political Behavior

Senior Scientist

Universität Wien

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Austria

Research Interests

Political Communication

Comparative Politics

Journalism

Political Behavior

Social Media

Professor of Austrian Politics in the European Context

Universität Wien

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Austria

Research Interests

Political Communication

Political Sociology

Party Politics

Political Behavior

Policy And Governance

Universität Wien

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Austria

Research Interests

Media Studies

Political Communication

Political Science

Communication Studies

Sociology

Professor

University of Salzburg

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Austria

Research Interests

Political Sociology

Political Communication

Political Behavior

Populism Studies

Party Politics

Senior Scientist

Universität Wien

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Austria

Research Interests

Social Psychology

Criminology

Sociology

Anthropology

Political Science

University of Salzburg

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Austria

Research Interests

Comparative Politics

Public Policy

European Union Policy

Political Science

European Union Law

Professor

Central European University

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Austria

Research Interests

Comparative Politics

Political Sociology

Hungarian Studies

Anti-corruption Studies

Political Science

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Universität Wien

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Austria

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The University of Vienna is advertising a University Assistant (postdoc) position in the Department of Government , part of the Faculty of Social Sciences. The role is aimed at researchers in political science and related social science fields, especially those working on political representation , party competition , political institutions , political behaviour , and political economy . This is a postdoctoral opening, not a PhD or master’s call. The appointment starts on 1 February 2027 or late...

Sociology
Political Science
Comparative Politics
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4 weeks ago

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Central European University

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Austria

Central European University’s Yehuda Elkana Center for Teaching, Learning, and Higher Education Research is advertising a fully funded PhD opportunity for early-career scholars interested in higher education policy and related research. The Yehuda Elkana Fellowship supports doctoral students admitted to one of CEU’s doctoral degree programs. The fellowship lasts 48 months (generally 4 years) and includes a tuition waiver plus a stipend of EUR 2,002 gross per month . Research should be connected ...

Education
Doctoral Studies
Education Policy
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4 weeks ago

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University of Vienna

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Austria

The University of Vienna’s Institute of Political Science is seeking a pre-doctoral university assistant to conduct doctoral research at the intersection of migration and transformations of democracy . The doctoral project should examine current challenges and changes in democracies in the context of migration and increasing ethnocultural diversity. Potential perspectives include migrant political participation, anti-migration parties and movements, transnational political participation, the rol...

Political Science
Comparative Politics
Political Behavior
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3 days ago

Living costs in Austria

Estimated costs in Austria.

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Austria

Utilities & Connectivity

Electricity, water, internet, and mobile per year

€552

$600/yr

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Visa & Immigration Fees

Student visa and residence permit fees per year

€147

$160/yr

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Dining Out & Social

Restaurants, cafes, and social dining per year

€2.0k

$2,160/yr

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University Tuition

Average PhD tuition per year

€1.4k

$1,500/yr

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Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo

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Professor of Political Science with a focus on Transformation Studies and Latin America

Goethe University Frankfurt

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Germany

Research Interests

Comparative Politics

Political Sociology

Democratization

Democracy Studies

Latin America

Universidad de Extremadura

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Spain

Research Interests

Family Law

Maternal And Child Health

Child Rights

Educación

Serious Games

University of Naples - L'Orientale

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Italy

Research Interests

International Security

Geopolitics

Foreign Policy

Global South

Conflict Studies

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Vienna University of Economics and Business

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Austria

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WU Vienna’s Institute for Austrian and International Tax Law is offering a funded four-year Teaching and Research Associate position designed for doctoral study in tax law. The successful candidate will develop an independent dissertation and contribute to research publications in Austrian and international tax law. The role also combines doctoral research with teaching responsibilities, providing an opportunity to work within one of the world’s largest tax law institutes. Based in Vienna, Austr...

Tax Law
Law
Teaching And Learning
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2 days ago

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Mundus MAPP

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Austria

Mundus MAPP is an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s in Public Policy for the 2027–2029 cohort. The programme focuses on European and international public policy, governance, development and political economy. Students study across a consortium of partner universities in Austria, the Netherlands, Spain and the United Kingdom, gaining an international and comparative perspective on public policy. The programme includes compulsory mobility across two countries and is designed for students interested in...

Political Science
International Relations
Public Policy
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3 days ago

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University of Vienna

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Austria

The University of Vienna’s Institute of Political Science is seeking a pre-doctoral university assistant to conduct doctoral research at the intersection of migration and transformations of democracy . The doctoral project should examine current challenges and changes in democracies in the context of migration and increasing ethnocultural diversity. Potential perspectives include migrant political participation, anti-migration parties and movements, transnational political participation, the rol...

Political Science
Comparative Politics
Political Behavior
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3 days ago

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