University of Zurich,  Department of Communication and Media Research (IKMZ)

The doctoral position is based in the division "International and Comparative Communication Research" headed by Professor Frank Esser. This division is part of the Department of Communication and Media Research at the University of Zurich (IKMZ). The department offers an outstanding research and teaching environment, a wide range of work areas and an inspiring intellectual climate.

Your responsibilities

Completion of a dissertation in three to four years

Collaborating in existing projects and developing new projects with members of the team "International and Comparative Communication Research"

Research and teaching in innovative areas of political communication, digital journalism, news audience research and neighboring areas

Teaching in German at BA level

Your profile

Excellent Master's degree in Communication Studies

Strong interest in international comparative communication research

Experience with quantitative methods and data analysis (e.g. content analysis, surveys, experiments); interest in computational methods

Fluent in English and German

What we offer

An outstanding research and teaching Environment

A wide range of work areas and an inspiring intellectual climate

A culture of cooperation and mutual support

Excellent opportunities for national and international networking

Place of work

Andreasstrasse 15, 8050 Zurich

Start of employment

Start of employment is November 1, 2020 or later

Please send us the following documents through the button below:

A letter of motivation addressing the match between your profile and the position

• Curriculum Vitae
• 1-2 page outline of potential dissertation idea that could fit the division's profile
• Copies of transcripts, degrees, relevant certificates
• A full text example of a representative academic work (e.g. MA thesis)

Deadline: October 23, 2020

Further information

Prof. Dr. Frank Esser

Apply here: https://jobs.uzh.ch/offene-stellen/research-and-teaching-assistant/a3eba080-3914-44ac-ab1f-cd7f0734d403?fbclid=IwAR0ytv3owRePejTCTD80PfuDKFeGsxMECNWeC0lzrUFBWX7Z5d9OLRXNPOQ