Phd Position in The Research Project “contested Representation of Ine- Qualities in International Cooperation”
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**Department of Political Science**
**PhD position in the research project “Contested Representation of Ine
- qualities in International Cooperation” 80 %**: Start of employment 01.09.2025, temporary
The Department of Political Science at the University of Zurich invites applicants for a PhD position in the research group of Dr. Thomas Malang. The PhD student will work in the project entitled Contested Representation of Inequalities in International Cooperation which is part of the University Research Priority Program (URPP) _Equality of Opportunity_.
**Project background**
**Your responsibilities**:
- The PhD student will conduct their own research within the_ Contested Representation of Inequalities_ project. This includes the following responsibilities:
- Collaborate in the development and implementation of the research project with the PI
- Conduct a dissertation project within the field of political science and international relations. The dissertation project can draw on the joint project but also leaves room for independent research.
- Participate in the coursework of the Department's doctoral program
- Contribute to and participate in the intellectual life at the Department and the URPP
**Your profile**:
- Master's degree in political science or closely related discipline (ideally, the degree should be completed by August 2025)
- Substantive research interest in more than one subfield of political science
- Solid training in social science methods and strong interest in developing methodological skills
- Ambition to produce high-quality research, both independently and in a team
- Additional language skills and exposure to Global south contexts are an advantage (the working language is English)
**What we offer**
- Employment for 3.5 years (conditional on approval of the dissertation proposal by the end of the first year)
- Salary in accordance with SNF guidelines (gross annual salary starting at approximately 50'000 CHF)
- integration in a leading department with highly motivated and engaged members within a collaborative and supporting working atmosphere
- Opportunity to develop your own dissertation project
- Possibility of teaching in the department (paid additionally and depending on departmental teaching needs)
University of Zurich, Department of Political Science, Affolternstrasse 56, 8050 Zurich
**Closing date**: 3 March 2025
**Start of employment**:1 September 2025 (or by agreement)
**How to apply**
- Motivation letter (including a short summary of your research interests)
- CV
- Transcripts
- One writing sample (for example a Master thesis chapter, does not need to be published)
- Name of a potential reference (no reference letters are required for the time being)
**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**:
**Department of Political Science***:Affolternstrasse 56, 8050 Zürich, Switzerland
**Further information**:
**Questions about the job**:
**Dr. Thomas Malang**
- Head of Research Area Governance of Global Inequalities
**Susanne Arlt**
- Personalverantwortliche Institut für Politikwissenschaft
- 044 634 39 19
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