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Post-doc in Political Communication at the University of Bern University of Bern in Switzerland
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Sociology
Funding
Post-doc position at 100% with an initial 3-year period for scientific qualification. The post mentions an SNF-sponsored cross-national project; no stipend amount is given.
Deadline
Oct 6, 2026
Country
Switzerland
University
University of Bern

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University of Bern, Switzerland, is advertising a post-doc (100%) in political communication at the Institute of Communication and Media Studies (icmb), Faculty of Business, Economics & Social Sciences.
The position is linked to an SNF-sponsored cross-national project on how lack of social recognition influences political information usage and effects, with a focus on social identity and identity threats in political information behavior. The role also includes the opportunity to develop and implement your own research ideas.
Responsibilities include teaching and supervision of BA/MA theses and contributing to general institute tasks. The post is described as a 3-year initial period for scientific qualification.
Applicants should have an above-average PhD in communication science, a related social science, or psychology; candidates close to completion are also considered. Strong interest in political communication is expected, along with very good quantitative and/or qualitative research skills (surveys, experiments, statistical analysis, interviews, thematic/discourse analysis). The post also asks for willingness to present at conferences, publish in top journals, and work collaboratively. English proficiency is required; German is an advantage and French is a plus.
Deadline: 6 Oct 2026. Start date: 15 Jan 2027 (or by appointment).
How to apply: Send a single PDF to Prof. Dr. Silke Adam ([email protected]) including a motivation letter with research interests/ideas, CV with publication list, certificates, two core publications, and a recommendation letter.
Funding details
Post-doc position at 100% with an initial 3-year period for scientific qualification. The post mentions an SNF-sponsored cross-national project; no stipend amount is given.
What's required
Above-average PhD in communication science, a related social science, or psychology; close to completion is also considered. Strong interest in political communication. Very good skills in quantitative methods (surveys, experiments, statistical analysis) and/or qualitative methods (interviews, thematic/discourse analysis). Willingness to present at international and national conferences, publish in top journals, and work as a team player. Proficiency in English is required; German is an advantage and French is a plus.
How to apply
Apply by sending a single PDF to Prof. Dr. Silke Adam. Include a letter of motivation with research interests/ideas, CV with publication list, certificates, two core publications, and a recommendation letter.
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