Phd Position in The Research Group of Professor - Zurich, Schweiz - Department of Political Science

Department of Political Science

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Zurich, Schweiz

vor 1 Woche

Geschrieben von:

Lena Schneider

beBee Recruiter

Beschreibung

Department of Political Science_

PhD Position in the Research Group of Professor Lucas Leemann

The Department of Political Science offers excellent research support in a vibrant research community and is committed to advancing young scholars' careers.

Your responsibilities:

The PhD student will pursue his or her own research in the broad areas of Comparative Politics and empirical research on democracy.

The PhD student will also be enrolled in the Department's doctoral program, which offers advanced methodological and substantive training.

She or he will contribute to teaching in the field of comparative politics or applied methods (2 hours per week), advising of BA and MA students, and some administrative tasks.

Collaboration in research projects running in the research group and the Department is encouraged.

Your profile:

A MA/MSc in political science ideally with a focus on Comparative Politics.
Interest in representation, political behavior, or democratic institutions.
Strong interest in academic research and motivation to pursue an academic career.
Excellent knowledge of quantitative methods as well as an interest in further developing methodological skills.
Ability to work both independently and in a team.
Strong command of English.

What we offer:

Integration in a leading department with highly motivated and engaged members.
Possibility to independently develop a research agenda.
Financial and academic support from the research group and department.
Conditional on approval of the PhD proposal by the end of the first year funding is guaranteed for four years total.
Salary is according to cantonal guidelines and approximately 57'300 CHF per year (gross salary, 0.6 FTE).

Place of work:
Institut für Politikwissenschaft, Affolternstrasse, Zürich, Switzerland

Start of employment:
September 1, 2024