Join Us at the University of Zurich
The University of Zurich, Switzerland's largest university, offers a variety of exciting positions across multiple subject areas and professional fields. With approximately 10,000 employees and 12 professional apprenticeship streams, we provide an inspiring working environment that fosters cutting-edge research and exceptional education. Bring your talent and skills to our esteemed institution!
Your Responsibilities
- Conduct high-quality research in the field of strategic communication.
- Complete a dissertation in four years.
- Attend academic conferences and publish in relevant academic journals.
- Collaborate on existing projects and develop new initiatives with team members in Strategic Communication & Media Management.
- Research and teach innovative topics in strategic communication and related areas.
- Teach one class per semester aligned with your research interests within our BA programs.
- Engage in further academic qualifications.
- Manage organizational and administrative tasks.
Your Profile
- Possess an excellent Master's degree in Communication Science or related fields.
- Demonstrate a strong interest in strategic communication and its subfields, including organizational communication, corporate communication, public relations, and investor relations.
- Have a high affinity for topics such as artificial intelligence, sustainability, management, strategy, public affairs, finance, or similar areas.
- Experience with both quantitative and qualitative research methods and data analysis (e.g., content analysis, surveys, experiments, interviews) is required; familiarity with computational methods is a plus.
- Proficient in R and/or Python.
- Strong command of English, both spoken and written.
- Exhibit a scientific mindset, meticulous work ethic, ability to work independently, a flair for collaborative projects, and excellent time and project management skills.
- Willingness to relocate to Zurich and travel internationally to engage with relevant scientific communities.
Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.
Contact Information
Pinar Tidin
HR Officer
Email: personal@ikmz.uzh.ch