PhD, Master’s & Postdoc Opportunities in International Relations in Switzerland

The University of Zurich invites applications for a 50% Postdoctoral Researcher position in family-focused, participatory sepsis research , starting in January 2027 or by agreement. The role is part of the PPIE/Family Work Package of Learn4Sepsis, a University Medicine Zurich research ecosystem for precision medicine and healthcare in sepsis. The postdoctoral researcher will lead work on age-sensitive patient and public involvement and engagement (PPIE), research co-design across the Learn4Sepsi...

This fully funded PhD project, Authority on Shifting Ground , investigates how land ownership shapes political authority and post-war political order in Lebanon and Syria. The research examines the relationship between land, civil war, and governance through a combination of archival research, interviews, and survey data. The project is situated at the intersection of international relations and political science, with a focus on conflict-affected societies and the political transformations that...

The Chair of International Finance (SFI-LL) at EPFL’s College of Management of Technology invites applications for a postdoctoral position in international macroeconomics and finance . The position is centered on research in open-economy macroeconomics and macro-finance, with particular attention to banking regulation , fiscal and monetary policy, and related questions in international macroeconomics. The successful postdoctoral researcher will join a research environment that emphasizes rigorou...

EPFL’s Chair of International Finance (SFI-LL), based in the College of Management of Technology, invites applications for a postdoctoral position in international macroeconomics and finance , beginning in June 2027. The successful postdoctoral researcher will develop an independent research program in the chair’s broad areas of interest and collaborate with existing research programs. Relevant topics include open-economy macroeconomics, macro-finance, fiscal and monetary policy, and banking reg...

The Chair of International Finance (SFI-LL) at the College of Management of Technology at EPFL is seeking a postdoctoral researcher in international macroeconomics and finance. The position is based in Lausanne within an international research community at one of Europe’s leading university campuses. The successful candidate will develop an independent research program aligned with the chair’s broad interests and collaborate on existing research programs. The research environment emphasizes rigo...

The Jacobs Foundation Research Fellowship Program is a globally competitive fellowship for early career researchers working to improve the development, learning, and living conditions of children and youth. The fellowship supports research across a broad interdisciplinary scope, including education sciences, psychology, economics, sociology, family studies, media studies, political science, linguistics, neurosciences, and medical sciences . It is intended for researchers developing projects that...

The Chair of Operations, Economics and Strategy (OES) at EPFL’s College of Management of Technology is recruiting a full-time PhD student to join its doctoral research environment within the EPFL doctoral school program in Management of Technology (EDMT). The position is centered on research at the intersection of operations, economics, and strategy, with a focus on organizations and their interactions. The successful candidate will work on the design, analysis, and implementation of innovative ...

The University of St.Gallen’s Chair of Legal History, Sociology of Law, and Criminal Law, led by Prof. Dr. Lukas Gschwend , is seeking a research assistant / PhD student to contribute to its research and teaching activities. The role combines academic research with teaching support. The successful candidate will help prepare and deliver lectures, organize seminars and scientific events, and support the design, administration and supervision of examinations and other teaching formats. The positio...

The Department for Law and Economics at the University of St. Gallen is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to work at the intersection of law and technology. The research focuses on legal AI, legal technology, and the implementation of legal automation in practice. The successful researcher will conduct high-impact research, develop an independent research profile, and contribute to the broader law and technology community through publications and community events. The role includes mentoring mas...