Phd Position in The Field of Social Anthropology and Human Reproduction, with a Focus On Declining Fertility in Asia
Vor 3 Tagen
**URPP Human Reproduction Reloaded | H2R**
**PhD position in the field of social anthropology and human reproduction, with a focus on declining fertility in Asia 80 %**: Start of employment 1 July 2025 or by arrangement, temporary
The University Research Priority Program (URPP) "Human Reproduction Reloaded | H2R" explores rapidly developing medical technologies in the field of human reproduction, the societal challenges they pose and their legal implications. This interdisciplinary positioned URPP is hosted by the Faculty of Law and brings together researchers from six faculties as well as from various disciplines from the humanities, social, medical and natural sciences. The URPP's phase 2 (2025-2028) revolves around three main research foci: family, kinship and gender; declining fertility and non-reproduction; and CRISPR. information about the URPP, the people involved, the research and the activities to date can be found here.
The PhD position is part of sub-project 3 that traces the global entanglements of human reproduction through emperical, qualitative case studies from different parts of the world. The PhD position will be attached to the Chair for Social Transformation Processes at the Department of Social Anthropology and Cultural Studies (Prof. Dr. Annuska Derks).
**Your responsibilities**:
- You will develop your own dissertation project within the field of human reproduction with a focus on declining fertility in Asia.
- You write a doctoral thesis in the field of Social Anthropology.
- You participate in the URPP's events and actively take advantage of the opportunities for interdisciplinary exchange and interfaculty networking.
**Your profile**:
- You hold an excellent MA degree in Social Anthropology or a related discipline.
- You have a strong interest in the anthropology of reproduction, in particular in relation to declining fertility and voluntary childlessness in relation to in changing conceptions of gender, kinship and family. Previous experience with ethnographic research and/or qualitative empirical methods is highly desirable.
- You are fluent in English as an academic working language and, ideally, in the language of your intended field site; fluency in German is desirable.
- You are an enthusiastic person with a community spirit and a strong sense of initiative and you are able to work in an international and interdisciplinary environment.
- your detailed CV, including - if applicable - relevant publications;
- brief outline of your project ideas, including problem statement, research question, methodology and relevance (approx. 2-3 pages);
- a letter of motivation;
- your (draft) Master's thesis or, if not available in English or German, another substantial writing sample;
- academic transcripts (list of grades obtained) of Bachelor's and Master's.
Deadline for submission: March 3, 2025
**What we offer**:
**Work-Life Balance**
- Flexible working models (such as part-time positions, mobile working, job-sharing)
- Childcare at the kihz foundation of UZH and ETH
**Learning and Development**
- Wide range of continuing education courses of UZH and the Canton of Zurich
- Language Center run jointly with ETH Zurich
**Food**
- Food and drinks at reduced prices in the UZH cafeterias
- Lunch-Check-card with UZH contribution
**Healthcare**
- Special conditions on the Academic Sports Association ASVZ
- Free seasonal flu vaccinations
- Rest and relaxation at the quiet room in the university tower
**Discounts**
- Private traffic: Carsharing, rent a vehicle, parking space
- Digitalization: Hardware, software, mobile phone subscriptions
- Special conditions on hotel reservations
**Conditions of Employment**
- Policies of the UZH
- Most UZH staff are employed according to public law
**International Services**
- Support for people from outside Switzerland
**Campuses**
- Campuses Zurich City, Zurich Irchel, Oerlikon and Schlieren
- Sites Zurich West, Old Botanical Garden, Botanical Garden and Lengg
**Location**:
**URPP Human Reproduction Reloaded | H2R***:Rämistrasse 74, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
**Further information**:
**Questions about the job**:
**Prof. Dr. Annuska Derks**
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