Post-doctoral Research Position

The post-doctoral researcher will pursue his or her own research agenda in the field of comparative politics (e.g. representation, political behavior, democratic institutions, historical CP) and produce scholarship with the potential for publication in international outlets. He or she will contribute to teaching in the field of comparative politics or applied methods (3 hours per week), advising BA, MA, and PhD students, and some administrative tasks. Collaboration in research projects running in the research group and the Department is encouraged.

Preference will be given to scholars whose current and future research is aligned with the research group and anchored in comparative politics or applied methodology.

Your profile

• A PhD in political science, ideally with a focus on Comparative Politics
• Strong interest in academic research, ideally proven through internationally visible publications, third-party funding, or related research activities
• Strong methodological skills and willingness to keep learning how to use new tools
• Teaching experience and ability to engage in high-quality teaching, proven through teaching evaluations, didactical training etc
• Dedication, ability to work in a team, and ability to work independently
• Strong command of English

What we offer

• Integration in a leading department with highly motivated and engaged members.
• Possibility to independently develop a research agenda.
• Financial and academic support from the research group and department.
• The initial appointment is for three years, renewal up to six years is possible, conditional on satisfying performance.
• Salary is according to cantonal guidelines and approximately 77'000 CHF per year (gross salary).

The department aims to increase the diversity of its members, and thus explicitly invites applications from women and other traditionally underrepresented groups.

Start of employment: August 1, 2022 (or by arrangement)
Closing date for applications: April 1, 2022

Please send us the following documents electronically as one PDF-file with the subject “Postdoctoral Position Prof. Leemann”, to sekretariat@ipz.uzh.ch

Your letter of interest, a current CV, a writing sample (e.g. job market paper), and the contact details of two people willing to serve as a reference together with this PDF form.