Phd Position in The Research Project “the Japan Transnational Education and Career Panel Study
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**Institute of Asian and Oriental Studies, Chair in Social Science of Japan**
**PhD position in the research project “The Japan Transnational Education and Career Panel Study (JTEPS): International Student Mobility and its Consequences” 80 %**: Start of employment 1 August 2025 or upon agreement
The Institute of Asian and Oriental Studies at the University of Zurich (UZH) is the largest center of research and teaching on Asia in Switzerland with about 100 employees. Its Chair in Social Science of Japan (lead by Prof David Chiavacci) invites applicants for a PhD position for conducting qualitative research in the project “The Japan Transnational Education and Career Panel Study (JTEPS): International Student Mobility and its Consequences”, financed by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF).
**Your responsibilities**:
The PhD position includes the following responsibilities:
- Collaborating in the development and implementation of the research project with the other team members (Prof David Chiavacci, Prof Sho Fujihara [University of Tokyo], and Dr Steve Entrich)
- Developing and realizing qualitative PhD project based on your own research interests within the joint project
**Your profile**:
- Excellent MA in social science research on Japan
- Solid training in qualitative methods
- Very good knowledge of Japanese and English
- Experience in qualitative social science research and training in quantitative methods advantageous, but not a requirement
We offer:
- Employment (80 %) until end of January 2029
- Salary in accordance with SNSF guidelines (gross annual salary starting at approximately 50,000 CHF)
- Opportunity to develop and realize your own qualitative PhD research project in cooperation and coordination with quantitative survey
- Attractive funding for your qualitative fieldwork in Japan
- Cooperative and stimulating work environment with good infrastructure in a small and highly motivated team
- Motivation letter (including a short research statement)
- CV
- Diploma copies
- A sample of your work (e.g., a chapter of your MA thesis)
**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**:
**Institute of Asian and Oriental Studies, Chair in Social Science of Japan***:Zürichbergstrasse 4, 8032 Zürich, Switzerland
**Further information**:
**Questions about the job**:
**David Chiavacci**
- Professor in Social Science of Japan
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