PhD Candidate / PhD Candidate

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Your Responsibilities

The PhD student will pursue research in the broad field of democracy studies and public governance, with a particular focus on Switzerland's direct democratic polity.

The selected candidate will be enrolled in the Department's Doctoral Programme in Democracy Studies, which offers advanced methodological and substantive training. Responsibilities include:

• Contributing to teaching in the field of Swiss politics, empirical research on democracy, or public governance (2 hours per week)
• Advising BA and MA students
• Handling some administrative tasks
• Collaborating on research projects within the research group and the Centre for Democracy Studies

Your Profile

The successful candidate should possess an MA/MSc in Political Science or Public Administration and have a solid foundation in research methods. Proficiency in both English and German is required, while knowledge of French is advantageous. Candidates should have a strong interest in academic research and a motivation to pursue an academic career, demonstrating the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team.

Application Process

Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

Contact Information

Susanne Arlt
Human Resources Manager
Phone: 044 634 39 19
Email: personal@ipz.uzh.ch