PhD Position in the Research Group of Professor Lucas Leemann

# PhD Position in the Research Group of Professor Lucas Leemann The Department of Political Science at the University of Zurich (http://www.ipz.uzh.ch) invites applications for a PhD position in the research group of Professor Lucas Leemann (https://lucasleemann.ch/). We offer excellent research support in a vibrant research community and are committed to advancing young scholars’ careers. The department aims to increase the diversity of its members and thus explicitly invites applications from women and other traditionally underrepresented groups. ## Responsibilities The PhD student will pursue his or her own research in the broad areas of Comparative Politics and empirical research on democracy. The PhD student will also be enrolled in the Department’s doctoral program, which offers advanced methodological and substantive training. She or he will contribute to teaching in the field of comparative politics or applied methods (2 hours per week), advising of BA and MA students, and some administrative tasks. Collaboration in research projects running in the research group and the Department is encouraged. ## Profile - A MA/MSc in political science ideally with a focus on Comparative Politics. - Interest in representation, political behavior, or democratic institutions. - Strong interest in academic research and motivation to pursue an academic career. - Excellent knowledge of quantitative methods as well as an interest in further developing methodological skills. - Ability to work both independently and in a team. - Strong command of English. ## What we offer - Salary: CHF 57'300 - Integration in a leading department with highly motivated and engaged members. - Possibility to independently develop a research agenda. - Financial and academic support from the research group and department. - Conditional on approval of the PhD proposal by the end of the first year funding is guaranteed for four years total. ## Place of work - Institut für Politikwissenschaft, Affolternstrasse 56, 8050 Zurich, Switzerland ## Start of employment - Duration of employment: September 2024 - August 2028 - Closing date for applications: March 18, 2024. ## How to apply Please apply through our application page (https://www.ipz.uzh.ch/de/ueber-uns/offene- stellen/2024-PhD-Leemann.html) where you can upload your letter of interest, a current CV, a writing sample (i.e., MA thesis), copy of university transcripts, and the contact details of two people willing to serve as a reference. ____________________________________________________ Lucas Leemann Associate Professor of Comparative Politics Department of Political Science University of Zurich www.lucasleemann.ch ____________________________________________________