The Department of Political Science at the University of Zurich invites applications for a PhD position in the research group of Professor Jonathan Slapin, Professor of Political Institutions and European Politics.
We offer-
Excellent working environment
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Strong substantive and methodological training
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Excellent research support
This position opens on
The starting date is negotiable, but we will aim for February 1, 2027.
Conditional on approval of the PhD proposal by the end of the first year, funding is
guaranteed for four years total, with a gross annual salary of approximately 58,000 CHF.
Closing date for applications
The deadline for applications is 10th July, 2026
Further information
Please upload your application electronically as one PDF-file comprising a brief letter of interest, CV, transcripts, a writing sample (e.g. Master thesis), a 3-4 page research plan for your PhD, and the contact details of two people willing to serve as a reference to the online form.
