Postdoctoral Researcher / Postdoctoral Researcheress

The University of Zurich: Join Our Dynamic Team

The University of Zurich, the largest university in Switzerland, offers a diverse array of attractive positions across various academic disciplines and professional fields. With a dedicated workforce of around 10,000 employees and 12 professional apprenticeship streams, UZH fosters an inspiring work environment that emphasizes cutting-edge research and exceptional education. We invite you to apply your talents and skills with us and explore more about UZH as an employer!

Your Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Pursue independent research while contributing to the preparation of a major research proposal (ERC/SNSF level) in close cooperation with the Principal Investigator;
• Support the development of the project's conceptual framework, including literature reviews and research design;
• Take an active role in organizing and contributing to project meetings and workshops.

Your Profile

Applicants should possess:

• A completed PhD in economic history, history, political economy, or a related field;
• Expertise or strong interest in Eastern European history, ideally including energy, infrastructure, or economic systems;
• Interest in interdisciplinary research across history and political economy;
• Excellent command of English (spoken and written);
• Ability to conduct independent research and contribute to collaborative work.

Familiarity with archival research in Eastern Europe, relevant language skills (e.g., Russian or other Eastern European languages), and experience in historical data analysis are assets.

Application Process

To join our team, apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

For further inquiries, please contact:

Sonja Ulrich
General Manager
sonja.ulrich@uzh.ch