Postdoctoral Researcher / Postdoctoral Researcheress

Join the University of Zurich

The University of Zurich, Switzerland's largest university, offers a range of attractive positions in various subject areas and professional fields. With around 10,000 employees and currently 12 professional apprenticeship streams, the University provides an inspiring working environment centered around cutting-edge research and top-class education. Put your talent and skills to work with us and discover 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 apply online, please use the form below. Note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

For further information, please contact:

Sonja Ulrich
General Manager
sonja.ulrich@uzh.ch