Postdoctoral Researcher on International Climate Negotiations 50 – 100 %

vor 3 Wochen


Winterthur, Schweiz ZHAW Vollzeit
Your role

As part of the BeCoSS Climate project, you will conduct research on the presence, participation and influence of small states in the international climate negotiations, including: 

  • Data collection and analysis, both quantitative and qualitative, including field research and interviews at the climate negotiations 
  • Scientific publications 
  • Assistance with the supervision of a doctoral student and student assistants 
  • Support with the project's management 

The position is planned for 2 years (100%), but part-time applications for a correspondingly longer timeframe (e.g., 50% over 4 years) are possible.

Your profile
  • PhD in political science or related disciplines (e.g., international relations, sociology, anthropology, human geography or similar) 
  • First international publications in scientific journals available 
  • Experience with or strong interest in international negotiations and climate policy 
  • Experience with quantitative methods in political science; interest in qualitative methods 
  • Candidates with experience in countries of the Global South are preferred 

Online applications – including an application letter, a curriculum vitae, a written sample of recent scientific work, and the names of two referees – will be considered on a rolling basis until a suitable candidate is found.

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