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Postdoc and PhD Opportunity in Digital Technology and Politics at University of Zurich University of Zurich in Switzerland
Degree Level
PhD, Postdoc
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
3-year postdoc position at 80% from January 2027 to December 2029. Funding includes support for conferences, research and training, and career mentoring. No stipend amount is stated.
Deadline
Sep 30, 2026
Country
Switzerland
University
University of Zurich

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University of Zurich, Department of Political Science, Gilardi Research Group is advertising a 3-year postdoc (80%) starting January 2027 and running through December 2029, focused on digital technology and politics.
The project emphasizes quantitative methods, computational social science, experimental design, and causal inference. The postdoc will also teach 1.5 classes per semester in English or German and is expected to develop an independent research agenda.
Funding includes support for conferences, research and training, and career mentoring. The post is based at the University of Zurich in Switzerland.
Eligibility highlights: applicants should have a PhD in political science or a related field (completed or near completion), strong English, and German is a plus. The post also mentions a PhD-level opening in the same research context.
How to apply: submit a letter of interest, CV, writing sample/job market paper, and two references. Deadline: September 30, 2026. Inquiries can be sent to [email protected].
Funding details
3-year postdoc position at 80% from January 2027 to December 2029. Funding includes support for conferences, research and training, and career mentoring. No stipend amount is stated.
What's required
Postdoc applicants should have a PhD in political science or a related field, completed or near completion. Strong English is required and German is a plus. Applicants should be prepared to teach 1.5 classes per semester in English or German and develop an independent research agenda. For the PhD-related opening, the post indicates a PhD in political science or related field is expected, with strong English and German as a plus.
How to apply
Send a letter of interest, CV, writing sample (job market paper), and two references. Use the application link provided in the post and direct inquiries to [email protected].
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