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**Department of Political Science**
**Post-Doctoral Research Position in the Research Group of Professor Silja Häusermann 80 %**: Start of employment 01.09.2025, temporary
The research agenda of our group is situated at the intersection of comparative political economy, comparative politics, political behavior and welfare state research. Substantively, our research relates to the development of party systems, political conflict and electoral sociology, economic regimes, labor markets, social policy and inequality in Western Europe. Our teaching is in the areas of both Comparative Political Economy, as well as Swiss Politics.
**Your responsibilities**:
- Engage in research related to the research priorities of the group/chair.
- Conduct and publish high-quality research.
- Collaborate with other members of the research group and the Department.
- Develop your own research agenda, a strong academic network and engage in acquiring project funding.
- Teach at the BA and/or MA level (1.5 classes per semester on average, in English or German) and advise students (incl. MA theses). Teaching can be in the broader areas of either CPE or Swiss Politics.
- Provide support for research, organizational, and administrative tasks.
**Your profile**:
- PhD in political science (completed or close to completion).
- Ambition and ability to produce high-quality and high-impact research in the area of the research group.
- Proficiency in quantitative methods skills with knowledge of relevant statistical software.
- Ability and willingness to work in a team and also to conduct independent research.
- Motivation to pursue an international academic career.
- Excellent command of English, knowledge of German is a plus.
**What we offer**
- Starting date: 1 September 2025, or later upon agreement.
- Duration of employment: 3 years with renewal for further 3 years contingent on research productivity, teaching quality and participation to departmental activities.
- Salary according to UZH/cantonal guidelines, approx. CHF 82,000 per year.
- Opportunities for paid optional additional teaching.
- Funding for conferences, additional training, and research.
- A highly motivated, engaged and supportive team.
- Excellent working conditions in a leading research-oriented and international department that provides a constructive and collaborative research environment.
- Career mentoring.
Zurich, Switzerland
UZH, Department of Political Science, Affolternstrasse 56, 8050 Zurich
**Application**
- Application files should include: a letter of interest, CV including a list of publications, diplomas, a writing sample, the contact details of 2-3 people willing to serve as references.
**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**:
**Prof. Dr. Silja Häusermann**
- Professor of Swiss Politics and Comparative political Economy
**Susanne Arlt**
- Personalverantwortliche Institut für Politikwissenschaft
- 044 634 39 19
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