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Senior Research Fellow (Oberassistenz) in Cultural Studies and European Ethnology – Postdoc University of Basel in Switzerland
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Anthropology
Funding
Oberassistenz appointment at 60% starting 1.2.2027 for two years, with the possibility of extension for a further four years. Terms of employment follow University of Basel guidelines.
Deadline
Nov 30, 2026
Country
Switzerland
University
University of Basel
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Senior Research Fellow (Oberassistenz) in Cultural Studies and European Ethnology at the University of Basel, Switzerland. This is a postdoctoral opening (60%) starting in the spring semester of 2027, with the appointment beginning on 1.2.2027. The post is designed for researchers aiming to complete a habilitation while contributing to a dynamic department working across culture, everyday life, politics, globalization, migration, mobility, anthropology of knowledge, science and technology studies, the body, senses, health, museums, memory, and narrative studies.
The successful candidate will focus especially on visual, material, media, and digital culture, museums, and memory and narrative studies. The role includes expanding collaborative networks with museums, cultural heritage organizations, collections such as the multimedia archive of Swiss Empirical Cultural Studies (EKWS), and with civil society and artistic actors in Basel and beyond. Teaching duties are included (2 hours per week), along with supervision of students, including bachelor’s and master’s theses, as well as committee and self-administration work.
Eligibility highlights include a doctorate in European Ethnology/Empirical Cultural Studies or Social and Cultural Anthropology; a strong research profile in the specified thematic areas; experience with empirical-qualitative research in a European context; and prior collaboration with museums, heritage organizations, collections, civil society, or artistic communities. Teaching experience at university level is required. Strong German and English are essential, and Italian is an advantage. The department also welcomes candidates with experience in museum, exhibition, or curatorial work, collections management, multimedia software (video/audio), and multimodal teaching or exhibition projects.
Funding and conditions: the position is 60% and follows University of Basel employment guidelines. The initial appointment is for two years, with the possibility of extension for a further four years. Applications must be submitted exclusively via the University of Basel online portal by 2026-11-30. Required documents include a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, a research and teaching concept (maximum 2 pages each), and a sample essay or qualifying thesis. Interviews will take place in Basel on 2027-01-18.
Funding details
Oberassistenz appointment at 60% starting 1.2.2027 for two years, with the possibility of extension for a further four years. Terms of employment follow University of Basel guidelines.
What's required
Doctorate in European Ethnology/Empirical Cultural Studies or Social and Cultural Anthropology; research focus on visual, material, media, and digital culture, museums, and memory and narrative studies; experience in empirical-qualitative research in a European context, with possible extension to non-European fieldwork; experience collaborating with museums, cultural heritage organizations, collections, civil society organizations, or artistic communities; experience teaching at university level; excellent German and English, Italian as a plus; independent, structured, and team-oriented working style; preferred experience in museum, exhibition, or curatorial work and/or collections management; preferred familiarity with multimedia software (video/audio) and multimodal teaching or exhibition projects.
How to apply
Apply exclusively through the University of Basel online application portal. Submit a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, an outline of your research and teaching concept (max. 2 pages per document), and a sample essay or qualifying thesis. Interviews will be held in Basel on January 18, 2027.
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