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Tarik Abou-Chadi @tabouchadi.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

For my new research unit Politics of Democracy at the Berlin Social Science Center @wzb.bsky.social, we have 3 open research positions. 2 postdocs: 4 + 2 years (100%) 1 doc: 2 years (75%) Starting date: 1 March 2027 (negotiable) Application deadline: 1 November

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Jochen Müller @jocmuel.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Thinking about doing a PhD in political science? We are looking for people interested in studying politics in the Baltic Sea Region (the Nordic countries, the Baltics, Poland, etc.). Projects may come from a range of subfields, including gender & politics, legislative studies, and party politics.

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Lena Stephan @lenastephan.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Our findings underline the importance of taking into account all those working in politics when studying both negative consequences of harassment and possible solutions. (3/3)

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Lena Stephan @lenastephan.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Women staffers and those working for women MPs particularly report discouragement due to witnessing harassment. We interpret these patterns by theorising about negative role model effects - meaning the more you identify with your role model, the more their negative experiences impact you (2/3)

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Lena Stephan @lenastephan.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Happy to see our paper with @annevanbavel.bsky.social on the negative consequences of political harassment towards MPs on their staff out in Parliamentary Affairs! Almost all staffers witness harassment towards MPs which discourages them from politics … (1/3) academic.oup.com/pa/advance-a...

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The negative spillover effect of political harassment toward MPs: evidence from MPs personal staff

Abstract. Harassment politicians face has direct consequences on their working reality, yet the indirect spillover effects on those who witness it remain u

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Lena Stephan @lenastephan.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

@audreyvdleene.bsky.social thanks for sharing your important expertise with all of us in such a clear way!

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Tarik Abou-Chadi @tabouchadi.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Here's a short list of real experts if you are a journalist who wants someone to talk to about the AfD (which I assume might happen the next days): @asheinze.bsky.social @krausewe.bsky.social @leoniedejonge.bsky.social @markuskollberg.bsky.social @denis-cohen.bsky.social @tevoelker.bsky.social

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Fabrizio Gilardi @fgilardi.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

I'm hiring! Three-year postdoc (80%) in my research group at @ipz.bsky.social, starting January 2027. Digital technology and politics, some teaching. Deadline: 30 September 2026. Questions welcome, and please share! www.ipz.uzh.ch/dam/jcr:bbee... (pdf)

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Kira Renée Kurz @kirareneekurz.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Finally holding the book as a real PRINTED copy feels really surreal 🤩🤩🤩 Thanks to @britanlar.bsky.social for beliving in our joint project! Find the online version here: link.springer.com/book/10.1007...

two printed copies of the book next to an iced coffee

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Laura Kettel @laurakettel.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

📣 New paper (cond. accepted at CPS)! ⚡ What happens politically when household energy becomes more expensive? In our new paper (with bluesky-less Sophia Wang) we show that even before the energy crisis (2016–2021), increases in household energy burden erode SWD, particularly among renters. 🧵 1/4

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Nils Steiner @nilssteiner.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

We are hiring a postdoc in Comparative Politics at JGU Mainz! Join our friendly and productive team, led by Armin Schäfer (@arminschaefer.bsky.social). • Full-time position • Five-year contract (!) • Start: from 1 October Apply by 22 August: stellenboerse.uni-mainz.de/jgu/job/56328 Please share!

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Jochen Müller @jocmuel.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Hier geht es zu den Ausschreibungen: Politikwissenschaft: www.uni-greifswald.de/universitaet... Soziologie: www.uni-greifswald.de/universitaet...

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Wissenschaftliche*r Mitarbeiter*in - Politikwissenschaft 26/ES17

Stellenausschreibung - Institut für Politik- und Kommunikationswissenschaft

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Jochen Müller @jocmuel.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

An der @unigreifswald.bsky.social sind zwei unbefristete Vollzeitstellen ausgeschrieben: eine für Politikwissenschaftler:innen, eine für Soziolog:innen. Bewerbungsfrist: 31. August 2026. Teilen ausdrücklich erwünscht. Die Ausschreibungen folgen im nächsten Post. Fragen gerne per DM.

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Lena Stephan @lenastephan.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Had to chair but expect my email!

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Jochen Müller @jocmuel.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

🚨 Stellenausschreibung 🚨 Promotionsstelle zu Parteien in ländlich-peripheren Räumen (4 Jahre, 75 %) Das Projekt verbindet qualitative Interviews, die Analyse lokaler Parteistrukturen und Inhaltsanalysen von Wahlprogrammen. 🗓️ Bewerbungsschluss: 31.05.2026 www.uni-greifswald.de/universitaet...

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Wissenschaftliche*r Mitarbeiter*in - Allgemeine Betriebswirtschaftslehre und Gesundheitsmanagement 26/Op09

Stellenausschreibung Allgemeine Betriebswirtschaftslehre

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Markus Patberg @mpatberg.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

🚨Stellenausschreibung🚨 Postdoc-Stelle: Politische Theorie und Ideengeschichte (100%, 3+2 Jahre) @unigreifswald.bsky.social Bewerbungsfrist: 24.06.26 Bei Fragen gerne per E-Mail bei mir melden. Gerne teilen! www.uni-greifswald.de/universitaet...

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Wissenschaftliche*r Mitarbeiter*in - Lehrstuhl für Politische Theorie und Ideengeschichte 26/ES02

Stellenausschreibung Institut für Politik- und Kommunikationswissenschaft

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Corinna Kroeber @corinnakroeber.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

📣 Call for Papers! Die Themengruppe Vergleichende Parlamentarismusforschung lädt zur Tagung am 🗓 1.–2. Oktober 2026 📍 in Greifswald (dieses Jahr bei uns vor Ort – ich freue mich sehr!) Einreichungen bis 15. Mai 👇 Hier gehts zum Call for Papers shortlink.uk/1tdsI

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Lena Stephan @lenastephan.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Come join our university! Happy to answer any questions about Greifswald :)

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Jochen Müller @jocmuel.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

This summer term, our joint lecture series at @baltic-peripeties.bsky.social and @ifzo.bsky.social returns with "Democratic Challenges in Europe". For this term's programme, @oksanaalekseev.bsky.social and I invited 7 fantastic scholars to discuss democratic resilience, stability, and contestation.

Poster for the Summer 2026 joint lecture series “Democratic Challenges in Europe” organized by Baltic Peripeties / IFZO at the University of Greifswald. Features seven lectures between April and July 2026 on topics including affective polarization, democratic backsliding, migration, youth representation, the radical right, and ethnic domination.

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British Journal of Political Science @bjpols.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

NEW - Silenced Voices: How Violence Marginalizes Women and Immigrant Politicians in Policy Debates - cup.org/4tHjlao - @sandrahkansson.bsky.social & @ceciliajosefsson.bsky.social #OpenAccess

BJPolS abstract exploring how political violence affects participation in policy debates, particularly among marginalized politicians. The study uses data from a Swedish politician survey, showing that women and immigrant‑background politicians are more likely to refrain from debates due to violence.

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Inequality and Distributive Politics - IDP @inqdp.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

4/6 🧵In @bjpols.bsky.social, @corinnakroeber.bsky.social and coauthors study gendered working conditions of ministers. Admin data & interviews in 🇩🇪🇦🇹🇪🇸🇩🇰🇧🇪. Results show that women ministers are subject to stricter legislative oversight because of gendered perceptions doi.org/qqjz

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Lena Stephan @lenastephan.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Having participated myself, I can only recommend this summer school. Beyond learning a lot about parliaments and discussing your work, you really do meet peers for the rest of your academic journey 🙏🫱🏻‍🫲🏼

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Lena Stephan @lenastephan.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Welcome to the department! 😊

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Lena Stephan @lenastephan.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Freu mich auf dich in Greifi ✨✨✨✨

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Heike Kleffner @heikekleffner.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Erst drei preisgekrönte Buchhandlungen, den Preis und die Jury beschädigen, und sich dann weder der Verantwortung noch der Kritik stellen: Das System Wolfram Weimer at work. Und wer noch nicht für die Klagen der drei Buchhandlungen der Herzen gespendet hat: lesen-hilft.org

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Lesen Hilft! - Für unabhängige Buchhandlungen

Unterstützen Sie drei unabhängige Buchhandlungen im Kampf für Transparenz und kulturelle Vielfalt.

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Katie Bolzendahl @cbolzendahl.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

🧵 Excited to share my new book w/ @hildecoffe.bsky.social : "Different and Unequal? Gendered Political Participation in European Democracies" — with @universitypress.cambridge.org Elements in Gender and Politics (open access!) TLDR? Women don't just participate less. They participate *differently*

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Sophie Suda @sophsuda.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

@christinastremming.bsky.social and I are very happy to present our paper on party reactions to external shocks. Main findings : Foreign policy events restructure party politics! You can find the full paper here: doi.org/10.1080/0964... More details below.

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British Journal of Political Science @bjpols.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

From January 2026 - Gender Bias in Legislative Oversight: Do Parliamentarians Control Women Ministers More Tightly than Men Ministers? - cup.org/45Rm9Z6 - @corinnakroeber.bsky.social, @lenastephan.bsky.social, @sarahdingler.bsky.social & @camilamontero.bsky.social #OpenAccess

BJPolS abstract of a scholarly article discussing the influence of legislators' gender on the questioning behaviors in parliamentary activities.

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Teresa Völker @tevoelker.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

NEW PUBLICATION “How the Media Cordon Sanitaire Crumbles: Lessons from Germany” now out in @prxjournal.bsky.social 🔓 doi.org/10.1080/2474736X.2026.2621808 I’m very happy that this paper is out – this project is particularly important to me.

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Ana Catalano Weeks @anacweeks.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

“I am delighted to conditionally accept your article for publication in The Journal of Politics.” 🥳 We find that gender quota laws for legislatures also increase the share of women in cabinets. w @gventurini.bsky.social @tiffanydbarnes.bsky.social dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn...

Gender Quota Laws and Women in Cabinets
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Posted: 16 Dec 2024
Last revised: 11 Feb 2026
Tiffany Barnes
University of Texas at Austin

Giulia Venturini
University of Strathclyde

Ana Weeks
University of Bath

Date Written: December 06, 2024

Abstract
Do legislative gender quotas increase women’s presence in cabinets? Women remain underrepresented in political leadership worldwide. As a remedy, over 80 countries have adopted gender quotas, requiring parties to nominate or elect a minimum share of women. But can quotas have effects beyond the positions they directly target? We argue that quotas increase the presence of women in executive cabinets by expanding the pool of experienced female legislators. Using a global dataset (168 countries) from 1990 to 2021, we find gender quotas increase the share of women ministers by 15 percent relative to the average baseline–including increases in both high- and lowprestige portfolios. Consistent with a supply-side mechanism, effects are largest in parliamentary democracies—where ministers are often selected from parliament—and in countries that experienced the greatest increases in women’s legislative representation post-quota. The findings suggest quotas can generate meaningful spillover effects at the highest levels of government.

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Léonie de Jonge @leoniedejonge.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

Für Medienschaffende ist der Umgang mit der extremen Rechten zugegebenermaßen nicht immer einfach. Aber ein Lifestyle-Interview mit Chrupalla sprengt jeden journalistischen Rahmen. Hier wird nicht nur eine Plattform geboten, sondern extrem rechte Politik aktiv normalisiert. 🤯

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Lena Stephan @lenastephan.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Well deserved also! This went straight to my syllabus for next semester:)

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Lena Stephan @lenastephan.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Fixed it for you ✨ (Also, super proud of you my favorite conference buddy)

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British Journal of Political Science @bjpols.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

NEW - Gender Bias in Legislative Oversight: Do Parliamentarians Control Women Ministers More Tightly than Men Ministers? - cup.org/45Rm9Z6 - @corinnakroeber.bsky.social, @lenastephan.bsky.social, @sarahdingler.bsky.social & @camilamontero.bsky.social #OpenAccess

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Emilia Y Belknap @emiliabelknap.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Delighted to share my first single-authored article, now published in Parliamentary Affairs: “Targeting the cereal woman: Campaigns, gender & Scottish independence” 🆓 Open access: tinyurl.com/85cxsefm @hansardsociety.bsky.social @academic.oup.com #GenderPolitics #BritishPolitics (🧵👇)

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Targeting the cereal woman: Campaigns, gender, and Scottish independence

Abstract. How do political campaigns construct and mobilize voter identities in high-stakes constitutional contests? This article examines the 2014 Scottis

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Lena Stephan @lenastephan.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

This looks super interesting, Emilia! Looking forward to reading it :)

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Corinna Kroeber @corinnakroeber.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

🚨 Postdoc in Comparative Politics/Public Opinion (2 years) We’re hiring a 100% Postdoc at the University of Greifswald. ✨ What makes this job special: Two full years to focus on research (no teaching, no admin overload) embedded into an International Research Training Group

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Postdoctoral Research Associate - International Research Training Group 2560 “Baltic Peripeties" 25/E19

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Liza Mügge @lizamugge.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

📢♀️ 'Resilience in Action: A Toolkit for Feminist Strategies in Times of Backlash' is out now! 🧰⚒️ Free to use and share. May this support many of you in pushing back against backlash. 💯⚡Proud of the Push*Back*Lash team @aissr.bsky.social ⬇️👇Download here #Toolkit2 pushbacklash.eu/dissemination/

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Push Back Lash - Dissemination

Cartoons You can browse and download each episode of our Cartoon Series: Let’s Design Equality Together here. Cartoons and supporting materials are available in English and an additional language depe...

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Clara Weißenfels @clarawe.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

1/ Does growing up poor always lead to political apathy? Very happy to share my first paper published (open access) in @electoralstudies.bsky.social, where I show that parents' influence mitigates the poverty gap in participation, while economic mobility does not. 🔗 shorturl.at/p5Bac

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Lena Stephan @lenastephan.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Congrats, Dylan (and Christian & Marius) - seems to have been one great bachelor‘s thesis :) looking forward to reading it!

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Marianne Tøraasen @mariannetoraasen.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

New article by @rmuriaas.bsky.social and I: While seniority can benefit all parliamentarians and serve as a powerful resource, it does not confer power equally. Women face structural barriers to accessing seniority, and even when they attain it, their legitimacy and influence remains contested.

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Staying Power: Unpacking Seniority as a Gendered Informal Institution in Parliament

Abstract. Political seniority—commonly understood as accumulated parliamentary tenure—is an underexamined informal institution that structures access to po

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theresa gessler @gessler.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

We're looking for a colleague (postdoc) 📢 @politikuhh.bsky.social 3+3 years Doing your own research while teaching 2.5 courses per semester Research agenda with links to our team (democracy, digital politics, political competition/behaviour) DL 🗓️ 05/01 stellen.uni-hamburg.de/jobposting/6...

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Research Associate (Postdoc) Political Science § 28 Subsection 2 HmbHG

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Dylan Paltra @dpltr22.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

🚨Publication Alert! My first first-author publication with @msaeltzer.bsky.social and @pluggedchris.bsky.social is out in @polbehavior.bsky.social, which began as my bachelor's thesis. We study how party polarization shapes affective polarization—with a particularly important role of the AfD. (1/7)🧵

Cover page of the article. "Affective States: Cultural and Affective Polarization in a Multilevel-Multiparty System" by Dylan Paltra, Marius Sältzer and Christian Stecker. "Affective Polarization—the growing mutual dislike among partisan groups—has been identified as a major concern in democracies. Although both economic and cultural ideological divides contribute to ideological polarization, their affective consequences can differ. This paper argues that cultural polarization becomes especially consequential when mobilized by far-right parties. Using data from 116 elections in Germany’s 16 states (1990-2023), we combine more than 550 state-level manifestos with more than 150,000 survey responses to examine how party polarization translates into voter affect. Our analyses show that both economic and cultural polarization increase affective divides, but cultural disagreements fuel hostility only in the presence of the Alternative for Germany (AfD). Acting as a cultural entrepreneur, the AfD amplifies the emotional impact of cultural divisions such as immigration, employing affective rhetoric and provoking strong rejection from other parties and voters. These findings highlight the catalytic role of far-right parties in transforming ideological competition into affective polarization."

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Nathalie Giger @nathaliegiger.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

🔔Job Alert 🔔 Thrilled to share that @stefaniebailer.bsky.social and I have been awarded 1.5 million CHF in SNSF funding for our new project: “Electoral choice: Which role does legislators’ quality play?” We’re recruiting 1 postdoc and 2 PhD candidates to join us in Basel and Geneva!

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Lena Stephan @lenastephan.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

Might as well take a train to Amsterdam to take you up on that offer ☕️

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Lena Stephan @lenastephan.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

📢 Call for Papers and Panels: join our section on Gender, Sexuality and Political Careers at the #ECPG2026! We invite contributions on the gendered architecture of political careers across elected, appointed & informal roles - whether theoretical, empirical, critical, or methodological.

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