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Stefanie Bailer

9 months ago

PhD/Predoc Position in Political Science (Comparative Politics, 60%) University of Basel in Switzerland

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Political Science

Funding

Available

Deadline

Expired

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Switzerland

University

University of Basel

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Keywords

Political Science
International Relations
Comparative Politics
Public Policy
Political Communication
Legislative Studies
Computational Mathematics
Political Economy
Representation Theory
Corruption

About this position

The Department of Social Sciences at the University of Basel is offering a PhD/Predoc position in Political Science, focusing on comparative politics and related fields. The position is supervised by Professor Stefanie Bailer and is available for a maximum of four years, with an initial one-year contract renewable for three additional years upon positive evaluation. The anticipated start date is March 1, 2026.

The successful candidate will conduct independent research and contribute to publications in areas such as representation, legislative studies, corruption, and political methodology. The role also involves collaboration on research and pedagogical projects, limited academic administration, and teaching two hours per week during the semester. The position is embedded in a vibrant, bilingual (English and German) research environment, offering opportunities for professional development and faculty mentorship.

Applicants must possess a Master's degree in Political Science or a closely related discipline. Essential qualifications include proficiency in quantitative and/or computational methods (e.g., text-as-data), strong command of R and/or Stata, didactic competence, and enthusiasm for teaching. Fluency in English is required, while knowledge of German is advantageous as some courses are taught in German. Candidates should demonstrate a willingness to collaborate, contribute to the academic community, and participate in university self-administration.

Salary and social benefits are provided according to the University of Basel's guidelines, with the position offered at 60% (part-time). The university is committed to diversity and equal opportunity, encouraging applications from all qualified individuals regardless of gender or physical ability.

To apply, candidates should submit a motivation letter, CV, diploma, 1-2 academic references, a writing sample (such as a master's thesis), a brief outline of a proposed PhD project (1-2 pages), and 1-2 seminar suggestions (title and abstract) as PDF files via the University of Basel's online recruiting tool. The application deadline is January 23, 2026. For further information, applicants may contact Prof. Stefanie Bailer at [email protected]. Job talks and interviews are scheduled for February 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic research group and advance your academic career in political science at a leading Swiss university.

Funding details

Available

What's required

Applicants must hold a Master's degree in Political Science or a related field. Required skills include quantitative and/or computational methods (such as text-as-data), strong command of R and/or Stata, didactic competence, and enthusiasm for teaching. Fluency in written and spoken English is required; knowledge of German is an advantage as some courses are taught in German. Candidates should be willing to collaborate with colleagues, contribute to academic activities and university self-administration, and propose possible seminars to teach. Application materials include a motivation letter, CV, diploma, 1-2 academic references, a writing sample, a brief PhD project outline, and 1-2 seminar suggestions.

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Research Interests

Political Communication

Comparative Politics

Political Behavior

Legislative Studies

Political Science