IKMZ - Department of Communication and Media Research
Postdoc. (Oberassistent:in) 80 %
Start of employment Summer 2025, temporaryThe Department of Communication and Media Research at the University of Zurich is one of the leading international research institutions in its field. This postdoctoral scholar position is within the group “Internet Use and Society” led by Professor Eszter Hargittai. The group is especially interested in the relationship of Internet use and social inequality.
Your responsibilities
- Active participation in the group's research activities
- Planning and execution of high-quality research projects
- Publications in leading communication journals and presentations at international conferences
- Teaching one course per semester and mentoring junior colleagues
- Academic service
Your profile
- PhD in Communication Studies or other social science
- Strong interest in understanding how people incorporate digital media into their lives and with what consequences
- Advanced skills in quantitative methods of empirical social science, skills with Stata and/or R preferred
- Excellent written and spoken English
Information on your application
Please submit the following application documents as PDF files:- Letter of motivation
- Your CV, including a list of scientific publications
- Contact details for two academics who can speak to your academic qualification
The deadline for applications is April 10 2025. Applications arriving later will also be considered in case no candidate has been selected until then.
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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!
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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 → https://www.uzh.ch/cmsssl/en/explore/work.html
Working at UZH
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!
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