Ernst B. Haas Chair in European Governance and Politics

The Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies at the European University Institute (EUI) invites outstanding candidates to apply for the Ernst B. Haas Chair. The successful candidate will be expected to lead, shape, and implement an inspiring academic research agenda within the European Governance and Politics Programme (EGPP), promoting the understanding of the challenges to European governance and the future of integration as they shape the wider European project.

As Ernst B. Haas Chair holder, the successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the achievement of the goals set out in the EUI Strategy for 2026-2031 by collaborating with the relevant departments and to contributing to their research and training activities. They will also be responsible, with the support of the Global Governance Programme, for the growth and development of the EGPP, including through the mobilisation of external funding and the mentoring of early-stage researchers.

The EUI at a glance:

We are an international organisation set up in 1972; a research university focusing exclusively on post-graduate, doctoral, and post-doctoral studies, and advanced research, located in the hills overlooking the city of Florence, Italy. The Institute also hosts the Historical Archives of the European Union.

More on our Institution:

The successful candidate will be expected to provide major input in research, supervision and administration, including:

Research:

• To develop and lead research in the fields mentioned in the profile, specifically challenges to European governance and the future of integration as they will shape the wider European project;
• To promote the integration of their research with other research interests within the Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies, as well as interdisciplinary research with the other Departments and Centres of the EUI;
• To maintain a high national and international profile of publications in books and in internationally recognised journals, with an interest in contributing to the intellectual and public life of the EUI;
• To acquire research funding on an individual basis and in collaboration with others.

Supervision and mentoring:

• To provide high-quality doctoral co-supervision for a limited number of PhD researchers;
• Fostering an intellectually stimulating and inclusive research environment at the EUI;
• To mentor early-stage researchers, including Max Weber and Jean Monnet Fellows, contributing to their academic and professional development.

Administration:

• To make a significant contribution to the promotion of the EUI, and to contribute to the transition of EUI researchers into professional life, especially in academic careers;
• Serve on appropriate institutional committees, and to contribute fully to the general life the Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies and the EUI;
• To contribute to an inclusive and diverse institutional culture at the Robert Schuman Centre and the EUI.

What we offer :

• A role in an inspiring community of young scholars with an exclusive focus on master's, doctoral and post-doctoral studies.
• A truly multicultural community of 1100 academics at all career stages and support staff of approximately 85 different nationalities.
• A commitment to a genuine culture of equality, diversity and inclusion, and to attracting, encouraging and retaining a diverse and highly qualified workforce.
• A world-class research library, the Historical Archives of the European Union, and many other excellent research facilities.
• Language courses and soft skills training opportunities.
• Access to all EUI facilities: library, PC rooms, crèche, cafeteria, gym, participation in seminars and workshops.
• Competitive salary package.
• A healthy work-life balance in a family-friendly environment.

To know more about the positions and the application process, please read the

• Vacancy Notice V/PR/RSC/15/2026 (pdf)
• Further particulars (pdf)