项目介绍

2026年8月28日

Your responsibilities

• Teach at the BA and/or MA level (1.5 classes per semester on average, in English or German).
• Conduct and publish high-quality research.
• Collaborate with other members of the research group.
• Provide support for research, organizational, and administrative tasks.

Your profile

• PhD in political science or a related discipline (completed or close to completion).
• Research experience relevant to digital technology and politics, broadly defined; interest in public policy is an asset.
• Ambition and ability to produce high-quality and high-impact research, both independently and in a team.
• Ability to work constructively and effectively both independently and as part of a research team.
• Proficiency in quantitative research methods, preferably computational social science, experimental design, and/or causal inference.
• Very good command of English; working knowledge of German is an asset

Information on your application

What we offer

• Opportunity to develop your own research agenda and to develop a strong academic network.
• Access to state-of-the-art research infrastructure.
• Funding for conferences, research activities, and additional training.
• A highly motivated, engaged, and supportive team.
• Career mentoring.
• Excellent working conditions in a leading research-oriented and international department that provides a construc-tive and collaborative research environment.
• Place of work: Zurich
• Duration of employment: January 2027 – December 2029.

How to apply

• Closing date for applications: September 30, 2026.