University of Zurich, Switzerland
The Science Communication Division (Prof. Dr. Mike S. Schäfer) at the Department of Communication and Media Research at the University of Zurich invites applications for a doctoral position (60%). Start of employment: August 15 or September 1, 2022.
About the position
- 3-year doctoral position (60%, paid according to cantonal salary scheme)
- Contract can be extended by an additional 3 years
- Workplace is Zurich
What would be your main tasks?
- Conduct high-quality research on science communication
- Collaborate in team projects
- Attend conferences and publish in leading communication journals
- Pursue your PhD within the period of appointment
- Teach one class per semester relevant to your research interests in our BA/MA programs
- Some organizational or administrative tasks
What should you bring to the team?
- Master’s degree in communication science or a related subject (certificate required at start of employment)
- Interest in research on science communication, preferably also on climate change communication
- Experience with computational methods of social/communication science would be welcome
- Proficiency in English and ideally also in German
- Interest in/ability to work in a team, but also to work independently on your PhD project
What can we offer you?
- Dynamic and research-oriented team
- Collegial and inspiring working atmosphere
- Excellent resources
- Track record of successful PhD supervision
How to apply
Your application should include a motivation letter, your CV, copies of degrees and relevant transcripts, and a list of scientific publications (if applicable) in one PDF file.
Further information and application details: https://www.ikmz.uzh.ch/dam/jcr:9922060a-bcba-49ff-a251-9aae305b03da/CfA2022.pdf
