Chanwoong Baek

Fully funded PhD opportunity at the Geneva Graduate Institute in International Relations and Political Science , within the SNSF-funded project “Knowledge Production, Networks, and Power in Global Education Governance: The Politics of Expertise in UNESCO, OECD, and the World Bank.” The doctoral researcher will join a collaborative team led by Professor Chanwoong Baek (UNESCO Co-Chair of Comparative Education Policy) and contribute to research on how international organizations produce, mobilize, and circulate expert knowledge in global education governance. The project uses a mixed-methods design, combining social network analysis and network-cued interviews, with a focus on expertise networks, organizational practices, and policy knowledge production. This is a 4-year fully funded PhD position (September 2026–August 2030) with salary and welfare benefits aligned with the SNSF range for doctoral researchers. The role also offers mentoring, supervision, conference participation, workshops, and international research travel. Eligibility highlights include a Master’s degree in political science , international relations , comparative and international education , education policy , or a related social science field. Applicants should have strong research and analytical skills, an interest in the politics of expertise and international organizations, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively. Experience with mixed methods and/or social network analysis is preferred. An English language certificate is required according to the Institute’s language rules. Deadline: May 4, 2026. Applications must be submitted through the Institute job portal as a PDF package including a motivation letter, short research proposal (max. 1,000 words), CV, transcripts and degree diplomas, writing sample, two reference letters or referee contacts, and the English language certificate.

Fully funded PhD opportunity in International Relations and Political Science at the Geneva Graduate Institute for the SNSF-funded project “Knowledge Production, Networks, and Power in Global Education Governance: The Politics of Expertise in UNESCO, OECD, and the World Bank.” The doctoral researcher will join a collaborative team led by Professor Chanwoong Baek and contribute to a mixed-methods project combining social network analysis and network-cued interviews . The research examines how international organizations produce and mobilize expert knowledge in global education governance, how networks of expertise are structured, and how organizational practices shape the production and circulation of knowledge. This is a 4-year fully funded doctoral position (September 2026–August 2030) with salary and welfare benefits in line with the SNSF range for doctoral researchers. The role also includes opportunities for international and European conferences, workshops, and research travel. Applicants should hold a Master’s degree in political science, international relations, comparative and international education, education policy, or a related social science discipline. The post seeks candidates with strong research and analytical skills, interest in the politics of expertise and international organizations, and preferably experience with mixed methods and/or social network analysis. Application deadline: May 4, 2026 . Apply through the Geneva Graduate Institute job portal with a motivation letter, short research proposal (max. 1,000 words) connected to the SNSF project, CV, transcripts and degree diplomas, writing sample, two reference letters or referee names, and an English language certificate.

Postdoctoral Researcher opportunity at the Geneva Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies / NORRAG Global Education Centre in Switzerland. The project is SNSF-funded and titled “Knowledge Production, Networks, and Power in Global Education Governance: The Politics of Expertise in UNESCO, OECD, and the World Bank.” The role is centered on global education governance , politics of expertise , international organizations , and social network analysis . Eligibility highlights: applicants should hold a PhD in political science, international relations, comparative and international education, education policy, or a related social science field. A strong background in the politics of expertise, global governance, and international organizations is preferred, together with training and experience in social network analysis. Position details: 80% appointment , expected start in February 2027 , running through August 2030 . Application deadline: October 21, 2026 . The post notes that the deadline in the attached document is incorrect. Apply via the provided link and review the call materials before submitting.