The Department of Political Science and the School of Government of LUISS Guido Carli of Rome, Italy are pleased to announce a two-year research grant (Assegno di Ricerca) in the field of Political Science (SPS04) to work on a project titled "Beyond European Exceptionalism: the European Union in Comparative Perspective" led by Prof. Sergio Fabbrini, Director of the LUISS School of Government and Full Professor of Political Science and International Relations, LUISS Guido Carli. 

Both organizations are experiencing a continuous academic and research growth and are looking for top international talent to support this expansion. The successful candidate is expected to contribute original research within the project and coordinate associated activities.

The ideal candidate is expected to have a doctorate or equivalent awarded in Italy or abroad and some research experience by appropriate publishing record in leading international journals.

The successful candidate will be offered an annual gross salary of EUR 19,367.

Applications should be compiled in line with the requirements indicated in the attached document, which also contain the full set of administrative details of this call.

Full details "Beyond European Exceptionalism: The European Union in Comparative Perspective"

Only full postal application are accepted and need to be sent at the following address:

Rector-Libera Università Internazionale di Studi Sociali (LUISS) Guido Carli

Management Ricerca e Didattica LUISS Guido Carli

Viale Romania 32 00197 Rome Italy

The closing deadline for submitting applications is 20 June 2013. Postmark will serve as proof of date of submission.

 Interviews are expected to be held shortly thereafter in Rome.

The successful candidate is expected to start in October 2013.

For additional information please contact the LUISS Management Ricerca e Didattica assegnidiricerca@luiss.it.