Senior Research and Teaching Associate/Postdoc Position Media

vor 2 Wochen

Zürich, Zürich, Schweiz Universität Zürich Vollzeit CHF 80'000 - CHF 120'000 pro Jahr

Department of Communication and Media Research

Senior Research and Teaching Associate/Postdoc Position Media & Internet Governance Division, IKMZ 80 %

Start of employment 1 February 2026 or upon agreement, temporary

The Media & Internet Governance Division (Prof. Dr. Natascha Just) at the Department of Communication and Media Research (IKMZ) studies media policy and media economics in the convergent communications sector. Alongside research on traditional mass media, the division focuses on Internet Governance and Platform Studies.

Your responsibilities
  • Collaboration in the Division's research projects and research proposals
  • Further academic qualification within the Division's research and teaching areas that qualifies for application for a professorship
  • Publications and conference participation
  • Teaching
  • Student supervision and administrative work
Your profile
  • PhD degree in communication science or a related discipline in the social sciences
  • Excellent knowledge in the fields of media policy and Internet Governance; knowledge of media economics and media law of advantage; interest in theory building
  • Strong interest in further academic qualification (habilitation or equivalent qualification)
  • Very good knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods and their applications; experience with statistical and other analysis software
  • Strong team orientation
  • Accurate and reliable work attitude
  • Excellent time management, ability to take initiative and independent work attitude
  • Proficiency in written and spoken German and English; additional foreign languages (Swiss national languages in particular) of advantage
Information on your application
  • Review starts with the receipt of applications, but the position will remain open until a qualified candidate is found.
  • The position has a maximum term of six years and can under certain conditions be extended by another three years. The contract is subject to annual renewal.
  • The University of Zurich is committed to gender equality, diversity and inclusion. It therefore expressly invites all qualified persons to apply for this position.
  • Your application should include a motivation letter, a CV with a list of publications, conference presentations and other previous academic achievements, proof of degrees (certificates) and up to three selected scientific publications in one PDF file.
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 Communication and Media Research

Andreasstrasse 15, 8050 Zürich, Switzerland

Further information
Questions about the job

Alena Birrer

MA

Working at UZH

The University of Zurich, Switzerland's largest university, offers a range of attractive positions in various subject areas and professional fields. With around 10,000 employees and currently 12 professional apprenticeship streams the University offers an inspiring working environment on cutting-edge research and top-class education. Put your talent and skills to work with us. Find out more about UZH as an employer

  • Research and Teaching Associate

    vor 2 Wochen

    Zürich, Zürich, Schweiz Universität Zürich Vollzeit CHF 60'000 - CHF 80'000 pro Jahr

    Department of Communication and Media ResearchResearch and Teaching Associate / Doctoral Position 60 %Start of employment 1 February 2026 or as agreed upon, temporaryThe Media & Internet Governance Division (Prof. Dr. Natascha Just) at IKMZ studies media policy and media economics in the convergent communications sector. Alongside research on traditional...

  • Research and Teaching Associate

    vor 1 Woche

    Zürich, Zürich, Schweiz Universität Zürich Vollzeit CHF 48'000 - CHF 60'000 pro Jahr

    ### The University of Zurich, Switzerland's largest university, offers a range of attractive positions in various subject areas and professional fields. With around 10,000 employees and currently 12 professional apprenticeship streams the University offers an inspiring working environment on cutting-edge research and top-class education. Put your talent and...

  • Senior Research Associate

    Vor 4 Tagen

    Zürich, Zürich, Schweiz Universität Zürich Vollzeit

    Department of ArchaeologySenior Research Associate 80 %Start of employment by 1 January 2026 or by agreement, temporaryThe Department of Archaeology, Classical Philology and Ancient Studies (IAKA) at the University of Zurich is inviting applications for a fixed-term Senior Research Associate position (for 3.5 years until June The establishment of IAKA, which...

  • Senior Research Associate 80

    Vor 2 Tagen

    Zürich, Zürich, Schweiz Universität Zürich Vollzeit CHF 60'000 - CHF 120'000 pro Jahr

    ### The University of Zurich, Switzerland's largest university, offers a range of attractive positions in various subject areas and professional fields. With around 10,000 employees and currently 12 professional apprenticeship streams the University offers an inspiring working environment on cutting-edge research and top-class education. Put your talent and...

  • Doctoral Positions In Computational Visual Media Research

    Vor 2 Tagen

    Zürich, Zürich, Schweiz Universität Zürich Vollzeit CHF 50'403 - CHF 53'617 pro Jahr

    Department of Communication and Media ResearchDoctoral Positions In Computational Visual Media Research (Prof. Dr. Jing Zeng) 80 %Start of employment Earliest July 1, 2026, or by agreement, temporaryThe Department of Communication and Media Research (IKMZ) is seeking two PhD candidates to join the SNSF-funded project VizTox – Visual toxicity in the digital...

  • Senior Research Associate, In Vivo Pharmacology

    vor 2 Wochen

    Zürich, Zürich, Schweiz Universität Zürich Vollzeit CHF 90'000 - CHF 120'000 pro Jahr

    Institute of Pharmacology and ToxicologySenior Research Associate, In Vivo Pharmacology (Immuno-Oncology %Start of employment Immediate start or to be mutually agreedThe group of Prof. Schwank is working on translational genome editing and cell-based therapies. We are seeking an experienced Research Associate %) to drive the in vivo components of a...

  • Post-Doctoral Research Associate in Organizational Behavior with Expertise in Leadership and Emotions

    Vor 4 Tagen

    Zürich, Zürich, Schweiz Universität Zürich Vollzeit

    Department of Business Administration /Chair of Human Resource Management and Leadership / Center for Leadership in the Future of WorkPost-Doctoral Research Associate in Organizational Behavior with Expertise in Leadership and Emotions %Start of employment : as soon as possible or upon agreement Spring 2026, temporaryThe Chair of Human Resource Management...

  • Professorship in Communications Sciences with a Concentration on Change and Innovation in Communication

    vor 2 Wochen

    Zürich, Zürich, Schweiz Universität Zürich Vollzeit CHF 80'000 - CHF 120'000 pro Jahr

    Department of Communication and Media ResearchProfessorship in Communications Sciences with a Concentration on Change and Innovation in CommunicationStart of employment 1 August 2027, permanent employmentThe University of Zurich invites applications for a professorship in communication sciences with a concentration on change and innovation in communication...

  • Research Associate, RNA/LNP

    vor 2 Wochen

    Zürich, Zürich, Schweiz Universität Zürich Vollzeit CHF 60'000 - CHF 90'000 pro Jahr

    Institute of Pharmacology and ToxicologyResearch Associate, RNA/LNP %Start of employment Immediate start or to be mutually agreed.The group of Prof. Schwank is working on translational genome editing and cell-based therapies.We are seeking a full-time Research Associate to support the experimental workflow of a translational project developing in vivo CAR...

  • PostDoc position with a Focus on Cryo-Electron and Cryo-Correlative Light-Electron Microscopy

    vor 2 Wochen

    Zürich, Zürich, Schweiz Universität Zürich Vollzeit CHF 60'000 - CHF 90'000 pro Jahr

    Center for Microscopy and Image AnalysisPostDoc position with a Focus on Cryo-Electron and Cryo-Correlative Light-Electron Microscopy 100 %Start of employment Position available immediately, temporaryThe Center for Microscopy and Image Analysis at the University of Zurich offers researchers a wide range of light and electron microscopy methods. We support...