Fully Funded PhD in Human Geography at University of Zurich University of Zurich in Switzerland

PhD position in Human Geography at Göttingen University on the topic “Regional Transformative Capacities and Transdisciplinary Methods” . This opportunity is aimed at applicants interested in geography, regional transformation, and transdisciplinary research approaches. The post specifically notes that the candidate should ideally speak German. The announcement is a repost shared for visibility and links to the official Göttingen University vacancy page for full details and application instructi...

Fully funded PhD position in Human Geography at the University of Zurich . The project is part of an SNSF research initiative led by Dr. Sara Landolt and examines racism and classism in Switzerland’s elite secondary schools (Gymnasia). The work involves qualitative fieldwork and interviews with headteachers and students, making it a strong fit for candidates interested in geography, education, sociology, and related social-science research. The position is a 4-year PhD starting in October 2026 ,...

University of Zurich (UZH) is recruiting a PhD researcher in Human Geography for a fully funded doctoral opportunity in Switzerland. The project is supported by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) and focuses on racism , classism , educational inequality , and the experiences of minoritized students in selective secondary schools. This is a strong fit for applicants interested in social inequality, education, and geography-oriented research on schooling and marginalization. Opportunity ...

PostDoc in Urban Planning at the Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research WSL This is a 2-year postdoctoral opening in the Land Use Systems Group within the Land Change Science research unit at WSL, part of the ETH Domain. The position is embedded in the SNSF-funded UNSEAL project, “Understanding and enabling the transition towards reverting soil sealing for improving urban biodiversity and nature-based solutions.” The project focuses on comparative case study research on ...

University of Oslo is recruiting PhD Research Fellows in Human Geography through an open call in the Department of Sociology and Human Geography . The position is especially relevant for applicants working in human geography , economic geography , China studies , and research on extractive and post-extractive landscapes . The post is announced by Heidi Østbø Haugen , Professor of Human Geography at the University of Oslo. This is a competitive PhD opening. Applicants are expected to have an MA i...