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The Department of Political Science at the University of Zurich has Three Post-Doctoral Research Positions in research group of Professor Fabrizio Gilardi. The postdoctoral researchers will be part of Fabrizio Gilardi’s ERC-funded research project “Problem Definition in the Digital Democracy” Fabrizio Gilardi, as well as of the Digital Democracy Lab.

Qualifications:

• Applicant must hold PhD in Political Science or a related discipline (completed or close to completion).
• High level of interest in digital technology and politics.
• Ambition and ability to produce high-quality and high-impact research, both independently and in a team.
• Ability to work constructively and effectively as part of a research team.
• Proficiency in quantitative research methods.
• Applicant must possess very good command of English. Knowledge of German and other European languages is an asset.

Duration: A minimum of two-year commitment is requested; renewal up to five years in total is possible and contingent on research productivity and continued fit.

Starting date: The preferred starting date is January 2021. A later start is possible.

How to apply:

Send application electronically as one PDF-file including letter of interest, CV, a writing sample, and the contact details of two references to gilardi@ipz.uzh.ch.