Simon Weschle
@simonweschle.bsky.social
Associate Professor of Political Science at UNC.
www.simonweschle.com
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Alright, I'll tell you all the details he mentioned in a few months ;)
February 10, 2026 at 6:06 PM
Alright, I'll tell you all the details he mentioned in a few months ;)
🚨 JOB ALERT 🚨
We're hiring a Teaching Assistant Professor in Comparative Politics!
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I'm on the committee, so send any questions my way.
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We're hiring a Teaching Assistant Professor in Comparative Politics!
Come join a great department: unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/312...
I'm on the committee, so send any questions my way.
#polisky #academicjobs
February 10, 2026 at 5:54 PM
🚨 JOB ALERT 🚨
We're hiring a Teaching Assistant Professor in Comparative Politics!
Come join a great department: unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/312...
I'm on the committee, so send any questions my way.
#polisky #academicjobs
We're hiring a Teaching Assistant Professor in Comparative Politics!
Come join a great department: unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/312...
I'm on the committee, so send any questions my way.
#polisky #academicjobs
That'll pass. I remember talking to someone who works for the Nets who is usually a very diplomatic person, and he had absolutely zero good things to say about Harden.
February 10, 2026 at 3:31 PM
That'll pass. I remember talking to someone who works for the Nets who is usually a very diplomatic person, and he had absolutely zero good things to say about Harden.
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☀️☀️ Exciting news in Madrid!
We are VERY happy to officially announce the creation of the Instituto Juan Linz (aka “IJL”).
ijlinz.es
The IJL ("Juan Linz Institute" in English) is dedicated to cutting-edge research and teaching in political science, sociology, economic history and more.
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We are VERY happy to officially announce the creation of the Instituto Juan Linz (aka “IJL”).
ijlinz.es
The IJL ("Juan Linz Institute" in English) is dedicated to cutting-edge research and teaching in political science, sociology, economic history and more.
thread 1/12
February 5, 2026 at 11:35 AM
☀️☀️ Exciting news in Madrid!
We are VERY happy to officially announce the creation of the Instituto Juan Linz (aka “IJL”).
ijlinz.es
The IJL ("Juan Linz Institute" in English) is dedicated to cutting-edge research and teaching in political science, sociology, economic history and more.
thread 1/12
We are VERY happy to officially announce the creation of the Instituto Juan Linz (aka “IJL”).
ijlinz.es
The IJL ("Juan Linz Institute" in English) is dedicated to cutting-edge research and teaching in political science, sociology, economic history and more.
thread 1/12
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PEEP is back this year🤌 ! The 4th Political Economy of Europe APSA Pre-Conference will be hosted at Harvard on Sept 2, the day before APSA.
We welcome observational, experimental and formal theory work focused on Europe. Deadline: March 1st.
forms.gle/V6NEy4AfnSs7...
We welcome observational, experimental and formal theory work focused on Europe. Deadline: March 1st.
forms.gle/V6NEy4AfnSs7...
PEEP 2026 - Submission
Please complete this form if you would like to attend the 2026 Political Economy of Europe APSA Pre-Conference. The pre-conference will be held on Wednesday September 2, 2026 (the day before APSA) at ...
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January 30, 2026 at 12:01 PM
PEEP is back this year🤌 ! The 4th Political Economy of Europe APSA Pre-Conference will be hosted at Harvard on Sept 2, the day before APSA.
We welcome observational, experimental and formal theory work focused on Europe. Deadline: March 1st.
forms.gle/V6NEy4AfnSs7...
We welcome observational, experimental and formal theory work focused on Europe. Deadline: March 1st.
forms.gle/V6NEy4AfnSs7...
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🚨 Postdoctoral Position at the University of Konstanz 🚨
We’re hiring a post-doc for our @excinequality.bsky.social project on political elites and decision-making.
4-year position | Deadline: Feb. 20 | Start: Sept 2026
Please share widely 🙏
The ad is here stellen.uni-konstanz.de/jobposting/f...
We’re hiring a post-doc for our @excinequality.bsky.social project on political elites and decision-making.
4-year position | Deadline: Feb. 20 | Start: Sept 2026
Please share widely 🙏
The ad is here stellen.uni-konstanz.de/jobposting/f...
Postdoctoral Position at the Cluster of Excellence “The Politics of Inequality”
Deadline: 20 February 2026, 12:00 pm CET
stellen.uni-konstanz.de
January 23, 2026 at 12:44 PM
🚨 Postdoctoral Position at the University of Konstanz 🚨
We’re hiring a post-doc for our @excinequality.bsky.social project on political elites and decision-making.
4-year position | Deadline: Feb. 20 | Start: Sept 2026
Please share widely 🙏
The ad is here stellen.uni-konstanz.de/jobposting/f...
We’re hiring a post-doc for our @excinequality.bsky.social project on political elites and decision-making.
4-year position | Deadline: Feb. 20 | Start: Sept 2026
Please share widely 🙏
The ad is here stellen.uni-konstanz.de/jobposting/f...
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NEW -
Like ’Em Rich? Public Perceptions and Opinions of Politicians’ Wealth - https://cup.org/3L6V50J
- Marko Klašnja & @luciamotoliniac.bsky.social
#OpenAccess
Like ’Em Rich? Public Perceptions and Opinions of Politicians’ Wealth - https://cup.org/3L6V50J
- Marko Klašnja & @luciamotoliniac.bsky.social
#OpenAccess
December 22, 2025 at 10:10 AM
NEW -
Like ’Em Rich? Public Perceptions and Opinions of Politicians’ Wealth - https://cup.org/3L6V50J
- Marko Klašnja & @luciamotoliniac.bsky.social
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Like ’Em Rich? Public Perceptions and Opinions of Politicians’ Wealth - https://cup.org/3L6V50J
- Marko Klašnja & @luciamotoliniac.bsky.social
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I am hiring a post-doctoral fellow (2 years) to work on all things political finance in Africa. There are no teaching obligations, and lots of opportunities for fieldwork. A PhD in Political Science is a requirement. Please spread the word! Happy to answer questions - send them to my LSE email.
🚨We're #hiring!
We're looking for a #Research #Fellow to join our team. The successful candidate will be part of the research project "Political #Finance in #Africa" led by Associate Professor @sarahbrierley.bsky.social for 2 years.
🗓️Apply by Monday 12 January 👇🏽
jobs.lse.ac.uk/Vacancies/W/...
We're looking for a #Research #Fellow to join our team. The successful candidate will be part of the research project "Political #Finance in #Africa" led by Associate Professor @sarahbrierley.bsky.social for 2 years.
🗓️Apply by Monday 12 January 👇🏽
jobs.lse.ac.uk/Vacancies/W/...
Research Fellow (Political Finance in Africa (POLFINA))
Research Fellow (Political Finance in Africa (POLFINA)),
,
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December 17, 2025 at 11:58 AM
I am hiring a post-doctoral fellow (2 years) to work on all things political finance in Africa. There are no teaching obligations, and lots of opportunities for fieldwork. A PhD in Political Science is a requirement. Please spread the word! Happy to answer questions - send them to my LSE email.
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📣 New EJPR publication!
@stefaniebailer.bsky.social, @nathaliegiger.bsky.social and I study citizens’ attitudes toward MPs’ side income disclosure in 7 European countries.
MPs who conceal income are trusted least, even less than those with very high side incomes.
doi.org/10.1017/S1475676525100303
@stefaniebailer.bsky.social, @nathaliegiger.bsky.social and I study citizens’ attitudes toward MPs’ side income disclosure in 7 European countries.
MPs who conceal income are trusted least, even less than those with very high side incomes.
doi.org/10.1017/S1475676525100303
October 17, 2025 at 12:07 PM
📣 New EJPR publication!
@stefaniebailer.bsky.social, @nathaliegiger.bsky.social and I study citizens’ attitudes toward MPs’ side income disclosure in 7 European countries.
MPs who conceal income are trusted least, even less than those with very high side incomes.
doi.org/10.1017/S1475676525100303
@stefaniebailer.bsky.social, @nathaliegiger.bsky.social and I study citizens’ attitudes toward MPs’ side income disclosure in 7 European countries.
MPs who conceal income are trusted least, even less than those with very high side incomes.
doi.org/10.1017/S1475676525100303
Nice write-up of our recent paper on the link between campaign finance permissiveness and the wealth of politicians.
Only the Super-Rich can Run
Campaign finance doesn't just influence winning, it decides who can even stand for elections
open.substack.com
September 25, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Nice write-up of our recent paper on the link between campaign finance permissiveness and the wealth of politicians.
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We're hiring at UNC Political Science!
Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Methods (Deadline Oct 24)
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Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Methods (Deadline Oct 24)
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Assistant Professor
This tenure-track position includes 40% teaching, 40% research and 20% service to the department/college. The service portion includes, but is not limited to search committees, review committees and a...
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September 24, 2025 at 3:19 PM
We're hiring at UNC Political Science!
Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Methods (Deadline Oct 24)
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Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Methods (Deadline Oct 24)
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We're hiring at UNC Political Science!
Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Methods (Deadline Oct 24)
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#polisky #psjobs #poliscijobs
Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Methods (Deadline Oct 24)
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#polisky #psjobs #poliscijobs
Assistant Professor
This tenure-track position includes 40% teaching, 40% research and 20% service to the department/college. The service portion includes, but is not limited to search committees, review committees and a...
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September 24, 2025 at 3:19 PM
We're hiring at UNC Political Science!
Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Methods (Deadline Oct 24)
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Just out at JOP (www.journals.uchicago.edu/doi/epdf/10....) : Why do so few working-class people hold office? It's not lack of interest. Noam Lupu and I ran 10 surveys in 8 countries and found no evidence of a social class gap in how often qualified people consider running.
September 16, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Just out at JOP (www.journals.uchicago.edu/doi/epdf/10....) : Why do so few working-class people hold office? It's not lack of interest. Noam Lupu and I ran 10 surveys in 8 countries and found no evidence of a social class gap in how often qualified people consider running.
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🚨 Reposting to avoid any confusion between EPSS & EPSA 🚨
If you want to support non-for-profit, member-led political science association, EPSS is the place to be!
More here 👇🏽
If you want to support non-for-profit, member-led political science association, EPSS is the place to be!
More here 👇🏽
EPSA have announced that they will hold a conference in July 2026.
😵💫 We understand that there might be some confusion about EPSS and EPSA.
👉🏽 So we thought we would clarify some things.
A short 🧵
😵💫 We understand that there might be some confusion about EPSS and EPSA.
👉🏽 So we thought we would clarify some things.
A short 🧵
September 10, 2025 at 7:39 AM
🚨 Reposting to avoid any confusion between EPSS & EPSA 🚨
If you want to support non-for-profit, member-led political science association, EPSS is the place to be!
More here 👇🏽
If you want to support non-for-profit, member-led political science association, EPSS is the place to be!
More here 👇🏽
At this point my book is practically writing itself...
Revealed: how Boris Johnson traded PM contacts for global business deals
Exclusive: Leak exposes how former leader has used publicly subsidised office to manage commercial interests
www.theguardian.com
September 9, 2025 at 12:52 AM
At this point my book is practically writing itself...
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🌟🎉 Celebrating @luciamotoliniac.bsky.social (WashU)—recipient of the 2025 Emerging Scholar Award!
Her research is already shaping the field in big ways.
Come and celebrate with her at the business meeting (Sept 12, Friday, @12pm)
#APSA25 @apsa.bsky.social #EmergingScholar
Her research is already shaping the field in big ways.
Come and celebrate with her at the business meeting (Sept 12, Friday, @12pm)
#APSA25 @apsa.bsky.social #EmergingScholar
September 3, 2025 at 4:01 PM
🌟🎉 Celebrating @luciamotoliniac.bsky.social (WashU)—recipient of the 2025 Emerging Scholar Award!
Her research is already shaping the field in big ways.
Come and celebrate with her at the business meeting (Sept 12, Friday, @12pm)
#APSA25 @apsa.bsky.social #EmergingScholar
Her research is already shaping the field in big ways.
Come and celebrate with her at the business meeting (Sept 12, Friday, @12pm)
#APSA25 @apsa.bsky.social #EmergingScholar
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I'm delighted to advertise an exciting job as centre manager, helping me build Oxford's new Centre for Advanced Social Science Methods (CASSM). We start this academic year and aim to attract as new faculty some of the world's top people in computational, experimental and qualitative methods.
CASSM Centre Manager
Full-timeFixed-term for 5 yearsGrade 8: £48,235 - £57,255 per annum
www.politics.ox.ac.uk
August 13, 2025 at 4:28 PM
I'm delighted to advertise an exciting job as centre manager, helping me build Oxford's new Centre for Advanced Social Science Methods (CASSM). We start this academic year and aim to attract as new faculty some of the world's top people in computational, experimental and qualitative methods.
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Pal if you can share the secret of how to control a group of 3yos that’ll make you more cash than any AI project
Godfather of AI Geoffrey Hinton at world’s biggest AI conf AI4 in Las Vegas. Is asked what could AI gain control of soon?
“Us…they’re just going to be much smarter than us. Imagine you were in charge of a playgroup of 3 year olds…it wouldn’t be very hard to get control of them….
“Us…they’re just going to be much smarter than us. Imagine you were in charge of a playgroup of 3 year olds…it wouldn’t be very hard to get control of them….
August 13, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Pal if you can share the secret of how to control a group of 3yos that’ll make you more cash than any AI project
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EPSA have announced that they will hold a conference in July 2026.
😵💫 We understand that there might be some confusion about EPSS and EPSA.
👉🏽 So we thought we would clarify some things.
A short 🧵
😵💫 We understand that there might be some confusion about EPSS and EPSA.
👉🏽 So we thought we would clarify some things.
A short 🧵
August 7, 2025 at 4:28 PM
EPSA have announced that they will hold a conference in July 2026.
😵💫 We understand that there might be some confusion about EPSS and EPSA.
👉🏽 So we thought we would clarify some things.
A short 🧵
😵💫 We understand that there might be some confusion about EPSS and EPSA.
👉🏽 So we thought we would clarify some things.
A short 🧵
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5/6 🧵In @ajpseditor.bsky.social @luciamotoliniac.bsky.social Klašnja & @simonweschle.bsky.social show that higher pressures to spend in campaigns leads to a wealthier politician pool. Use data on MP wealth from 40 countries, & quasiexperimental evidence from 🇧🇷 & 🇨🇱 https://doi.org/pz7c
August 7, 2025 at 1:40 PM
5/6 🧵In @ajpseditor.bsky.social @luciamotoliniac.bsky.social Klašnja & @simonweschle.bsky.social show that higher pressures to spend in campaigns leads to a wealthier politician pool. Use data on MP wealth from 40 countries, & quasiexperimental evidence from 🇧🇷 & 🇨🇱 https://doi.org/pz7c
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Our paper (w/ wonderful co-authors @rwillh11.bsky.social, @simonweschle.bsky.social, @cbwlezien.bsky.social, and Jim Adams) is now out in print! 🎉 May be of interest to those studying electoral behavior, party strategy, or how citizens use information!
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Does political sophistication moderate how citizens use information to infer left-right distances between parties?
Research identifies numerous factors associated with citizens’ perceptions of party ideologies, including the Left-Right orientations of parties’ election manifestos, governing coalition arrangemen...
www.tandfonline.com
July 29, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Our paper (w/ wonderful co-authors @rwillh11.bsky.social, @simonweschle.bsky.social, @cbwlezien.bsky.social, and Jim Adams) is now out in print! 🎉 May be of interest to those studying electoral behavior, party strategy, or how citizens use information!
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Now out in @ajpseditor.bsky.social:
@luciamotoliniac.bsky.social, Marko Klašnja and I show that greater pressures to spend more money on campaigning leads not just to more politicians who are rich, but especially to more politicians who are are *super* rich
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
@luciamotoliniac.bsky.social, Marko Klašnja and I show that greater pressures to spend more money on campaigning leads not just to more politicians who are rich, but especially to more politicians who are are *super* rich
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
American Journal of Political Science | MPSA Journal | Wiley Online Library
We provide a comprehensive theoretical and empirical account of the relationship between campaign finance pressures and the wealth of politicians. We argue that the heavily right-skewed wealth distri...
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
July 11, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Now out in @ajpseditor.bsky.social:
@luciamotoliniac.bsky.social, Marko Klašnja and I show that greater pressures to spend more money on campaigning leads not just to more politicians who are rich, but especially to more politicians who are are *super* rich
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
@luciamotoliniac.bsky.social, Marko Klašnja and I show that greater pressures to spend more money on campaigning leads not just to more politicians who are rich, but especially to more politicians who are are *super* rich
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
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🚨 Big News for European Political Science 🚨
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of the European Political Science Society (EPSS): a new, member-led, not-for-profit association built to support our scholarly community.
🔗 epssnet.org
Here’s a thread with everything you need to know.
🧵
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of the European Political Science Society (EPSS): a new, member-led, not-for-profit association built to support our scholarly community.
🔗 epssnet.org
Here’s a thread with everything you need to know.
🧵
June 26, 2025 at 5:07 PM
🚨 Big News for European Political Science 🚨
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of the European Political Science Society (EPSS): a new, member-led, not-for-profit association built to support our scholarly community.
🔗 epssnet.org
Here’s a thread with everything you need to know.
🧵
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of the European Political Science Society (EPSS): a new, member-led, not-for-profit association built to support our scholarly community.
🔗 epssnet.org
Here’s a thread with everything you need to know.
🧵
To be fair, he's tweeting that he's upset that he *didn't* get anything out of it, which suggests he thinks the causal effect of campaign finance is zero :)
June 5, 2025 at 5:34 PM
To be fair, he's tweeting that he's upset that he *didn't* get anything out of it, which suggests he thinks the causal effect of campaign finance is zero :)