Department of Communication and Media Research (IKMZ) at the University of Zurich

The position is based in the division "Strategic Communication & Media Management" headed by Prof. Dr. Nadine Strauß. This division is part of the Department of Communication and Media Research (IKMZ) at the University of Zurich (UZH).

Your Responsibilities

• Completion of a dissertation in three to four years
• Collaborating in existing projects and developing new projects with members of the team "Strategic Communication & Media Management”
• Research and teaching in innovative areas of media management and related areas
• Teaching in German at BA level
• Conference participation, publications, further academic qualifications, academic service

Your Profile

• Excellent Master's degree in Communication Studies or related areas
• Strong interest in research of media management, sustainable business models (media enterprises), innovation and user-oriented content
• Experience with quantitative and qualitative methods and data analysis (e.g. content analysis, surveys, experiments, interviews); interest and first experiences in computational methods
• Fluent in English (spoken and written)
• Advantageous: Familiarity with the Swiss and/or German media systems

What We Offer

• The department offers an outstanding research and teaching environment, a wide range of work areas and an inspiring intellectual climate.
• The division "Strategic Communication & Media Management" fosters a culture of cooperation and mutual support towards new recruits. It offers new members excellent opportunities for national and international networking.

Place of Work

• Andreasstrasse 15, 8050 Zürich

Start of Employment

• From 1 April 2021 onwards or, in coordination with the candidate, at a later date.

Documents for Application:

• 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: 16 February 2021

More info: https://jobs.uzh.ch/offene-stellen/research-and-teaching-assistant-in-media-management/ba86ff14-d653-403e-bfbf-d071b04735c9