IKMZ - Department of Communication and Media Research

Postdoc. (Oberassistent:in) 80 %

Start of employment Summer 2025, temporary

The 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.

What we offer

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What we offer

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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Further information

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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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