Department of Political Science
Three-Year Post-Doctoral Research Position in the Research Group of Professor Fabrizio Gilardi 80 %
Start of employment 01.01.2027, temporaryThe Department of Political Science at the University of Zurich invites applications for a post-doctoral research position in the research group of Professor Fabrizio Gilardi.
Your responsibilities
- Teach at the BA and/or MA level (1.5 classes per semester on average, in English or German).
- Conduct and publish high-quality research.
- Collaborate with other members of the research group.
- Provide support for research, organizational, and administrative tasks.
Your profile
- PhD in political science or a related discipline (completed or close to completion).
- Research experience relevant to digital technology and politics, broadly defined; interest in public policy is an asset.
- Ambition and ability to produce high-quality and high-impact research, both independently and in a team.
- Ability to work constructively and effectively both independently and as part of a research team.
- Proficiency in quantitative research methods, preferably computational social science, experimental design, and/or causal inference.
- Very good command of English; working knowledge of German is an asset
Information on your application
What we offer- Opportunity to develop your own research agenda and to develop a strong academic network.
- Access to state-of-the-art research infrastructure.
- Funding for conferences, research activities, and additional training.
- A highly motivated, engaged, and supportive team.
- Career mentoring.
- Excellent working conditions in a leading research-oriented and international department that provides a construc-tive and collaborative research environment.
- Place of work: Zurich
- Duration of employment: January 2027 - December 2029.
How to apply
- Closing date for applications: September 30, 2026.
Please apply through our application page where you can upload your letter of interest, a current CV, a writing sample (i.e., job market paper), and the contact details of two people willing to serve as a reference.
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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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Please apply through our application page where you can upload your letter of interest, a current CV, a writing sample (i.e., job market paper), and the contact details of two people willing to serve as a reference.
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/en/explore/work.html
Please apply through our application page where you can upload your letter of interest, a current CV, a writing sample (i.e., job market paper), and the contact details of two people willing to serve as a reference.
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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