Phd Position On Democratic Attitudes and Climate
vor 3 Wochen
Department of Political Science_
**PhD position on democratic attitudes and climate change**
How does climate change affect the way citizens think about democracy? Will citizens weaken their commitment to democratic principles when the climate crisis is increasingly experienced in their daily lives? What is a fair way to take political decisions on climate policy? Can democratic innovations, such as climate assemblies, strengthen the perceived legitimacy of climate policy making?
Further collaboration in research projects running in the research group and the Department is encouraged.
**Your profile**:
- MA degree in political science or in a related discipline
- Interest in research on democratic attitudes, legitimacy, democratic innovation and the political consequences of climate change
- Solid training in quantitative methods, qualitative methods skills are a plus
- Ability to work both independently and in a team
- Strong command of English
- Creativity, open-mindedness and curiosity
**What we offer**:
- An inspiring, engaging and collegial work environment both at the IPZ and ZDA
- Excellent educational opportunities in the doctoral program at the IPZ and the Swiss Democracy Studies network
- Resources to conduct your own research and participate in international conferences and summer schools
- Possibility to independently develop your PhD project supported by a dedicated supervisor
- Possibility to gain experience in teaching, if desired (paid)
- 4 years of funding (conditional on approval of the PhD proposal by the end of the first year)
- Salary approximately 50'000 CHF per year (gross salary)
**Place of work**: Institut für Politikwissenschaft, Affolternstrasse, Zürich, Switzerland
**Start of employment**: Place of work: IPZ Zurich and ZDA Aarau (1 day a week)
Start of employment: March 1, 2024
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