IKMZ - Department of Communication and Media Research

PhD Position 80 %

Start of employment March to May 2025, temporary

The PhD student will work in a large-scale, mixed-methods research project (Link) on "Science Communication in the Age of AI: Assessing the Swiss Landscape". The project is funded by the Seiss National Science Foundation (SNSF).

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Science Communication

Your responsibilities

  • Conduct high-quality research on science communication and AI
  • Attend conferences and publish in leading communication journals
  • Pursue you PhF in the context of the project
  • Some organizational or administrative tasks

Your profile

  • Master's degree in communication science or related subject
  • Interest in research on science communication an AI
  • Experience with various methods of social/communication science
  • Proficiency in German or French; and also proficiency in English
  • Ability to work in a team, but also to work independently

Information on your application

Please send the following documents through the "Apply now" Button until 20. November 2024:
  • Letter of motivation
  • Your CV
  • Copies of degrees and relevant transcripts of study records
  • Your master thesis (or extended abstract if not completed)
  • List of scientific publications (if applicable)

The interviews will take place on 16.-18. December 2024
The position is for four years.

What we offer

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Work-Life Balance
  • Flexible working models (such as part-time positions, mobile working, job-sharing)
  • Childcare at the kihz foundation of UZH and ETH


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Learning and Development
  • Wide range of continuing education courses of UZH and the Canton of Zurich
  • Language Center run jointly with ETH Zurich

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Food
  • Food and drinks at reduced prices in the UZH cafeterias
  • Lunch-Check-card with UZH contribution

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Healthcare
  • Special conditions on the Academic Sports Association ASVZ
  • Free seasonal flu vaccinations
  • Rest and relaxation at the quiet room in the university tower

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Discounts
  • Private traffic: Carsharing, rent a vehicle, parking space
  • Digitalization: Hardware, software, mobile phone subscriptions
  • Special conditions on hotel reservations

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Conditions of Employment
  • Policies of the UZH
  • Most UZH staff are employed according to public law


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International Services
  • Support for people from outside Switzerland

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Campuses
  • Campuses Zurich City, Zurich Irchel, Oerlikon and Schlieren
  • Sites Zurich West, Old Botanical Garden, Botanical Garden and Lengg

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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 offers an inspiring working environment on cutting-edge research and top-class education. Put your talent and skills to work with us. Find out more about UZH as an employer! More
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