The professorship is part of the Cluster of Excellence “ECONtribute: Markets & Public Policy”, run jointly by the Universities of Cologne and Bonn and funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) in the context of the Excellence Strategy. The Cluster has a goal of providing a dynamic, collaborative, and international research environment for the understanding of market functioning and failures as well as public policy responses, employing innovative research approaches. The applicants are expected to contribute to the Cluster's research agenda (see https://selten.institute/econtribute/). The professorship is part of an initiative to strengthen the profile of the Cluster's research area “Political Economy”. We invite applications from scholars in political science or economics with contributions to the field of political economy, including international political economy. The professorship will be located in the Faculty of Management, Economics and Social Sciences of the University of Cologne. The position is available immediately or based on mutual agreement. Depending on previous achievements, the successful candidate qualifies for an associate professorship (W2) or a full professorship (W3). W2 positions are intended for researchers who have conducted research of excellent quality and published internationally. W3 positions are intended for researchers who also have established a track record of outstanding research and are considered leading experts in her or his field of research. Until the end of 2025, there is no teaching obligation, but some teaching is expected. Subsequently, the successful candidate will teach courses in political science or political economy at the Faculty of Management, Economics and Social Sciences. The recruitment requirements according to Section 36 of the Higher Education Act of North Rhine-Westphalia (Hochschulgesetz – HG NRW) apply. The University of Cologne is committed to equal opportunities and diversity. Women are especially encouraged to apply and will be considered preferentially in accordance with the Equal Opportunities Act of North Rhine-Westphalia (Landesgleichstellungsgesetz – LGG NRW). We also expressly welcome applications from people with disabilities / special needs or of equal status. The Cluster fosters family-friendly working conditions. The University of Cologne maintains its own childcare facilities on campus and the Cluster cooperates with private childcare providers. Applications should consist of the following documents: cover letter, curriculum vitae, publication list and, if available, teaching evaluations. Applications should be submitted via the Academic Job Portal of the University of Cologne (https://professorships.uni-koeln.de) no later than 14.09.2020 addressing the Dean of the Faculty of Management, Economics and Social Sciences. For further information, please contact Prof. Sven-Oliver Proksch (so.proksch@uni-koeln.de).