Post-doctoral Research Position at The Chair of

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Zürich, Zürich, Schweiz Department of Political Science Vollzeit
Department of Political Science_

Post-Doctoral Research Position at the Chair of Comparative Politics

Your responsibilities:

  • Engage in research, supervision and teaching in the area of comparative politics.
  • Publish and present highquality research at international conferences.
  • Collaborate with other members of the Chair of Comparative Politics.
  • Develop your own research agenda and a strong academic network.
  • Teaching load: two seminars in the Fall Semester and one seminar in the Spring Semester (14 weeks per semester), and cosupervise BA and MA papers.
  • Provide support for research, organizational, and administrative tasks.

Your profile:

  • PhD in political science (completed or close to completion).
  • Specialization in the field of comparative politics and willingness to build independently a research area through publications, datasets, events and networks.
  • Ambition and ability to produce highquality and highimpact research, both independently and in a team.
  • Proficiency in quantitative methods and statistical packages (Stata and R).
  • Very good command of academic English, international experience, and motivation to pursue an academic career.

What we offer:

  • Starting date: February 1, 2024 or upon agreement.
  • Duration of employment: three years with renewal contingent on research productivity, teaching quality and participation to departmental activities.
  • Salary is according to cantonal guidelines. Details can be discussed at interview stage.
  • Opportunity to teach for an additional 0.2 FTE (upon agreement).
  • Funding for conferences, additional training, and research activities.
  • A highly motivated, engaged, and supportive team.
  • Career mentoring.
  • Excellent working conditions in a leading researchoriented and international department that provides a constructive and collaborative research environment.

Place of work:
Institut für Politikwissenschaft, Affolternstrasse, Zürich, Switzerland

Start of employment:
February 1, 2024 or upon agreement

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