Three-Year Post-Doctoral Research Position in the Research Group of Professor Fabrizio Gilardi (80%)

The Department of Political Science at the University of Zurich invites applications for a post-doctoral research position in the research group of Professor Fabrizio Gilardi (https://fabriziogilardi.org/). 

Your responsibilities

•  Teach at the BA and/or MA level (1.5 classes per semester on average, in English or German). 
• Conduct and publish high-quality research. 
• Collaborate with other members of the research group. 
• Provide support for research, organizational, and administrative tasks.

Your profile 

• PhD in political science or a related discipline (completed or close to completion). 
• Research experience relevant to digital technology and politics, broadly defined; 
• interest in public policy is an asset. Ambition and ability to produce high-quality and high-impact research, both independently and in a team. 
• Ability to work constructively and effectively both independently and as part of a research team. 
• Proficiency in quantitative research methods, preferably computational social science, experimental design, and/or causal inference. 
• Very good command of English; working knowledge of German is an asset.

What we offer 

• Opportunity to develop your own research agenda and to develop a strong academic network. 
• Access to state-of-the-art research infrastructure. 
• Funding for conferences, research activities, and additional training. 
• A highly motivated, engaged, and supportive team. 
• Career mentoring. 
• Excellent working conditions in a leading research-oriented and international department that provides a constructive and collaborative research environment. 
• Place of work: Zurich 
• Duration of employment: January 2027 - December 2029.

How to apply 

• Closing date for applications: September 30, 2026. 
• Further inquiries can be directed to Fabrizio Gilardi (gilardi@ipz.uzh.ch). 
• Please apply through our application page (https://www.ipz.uzh.ch/de/ueber-uns/offene-stellen/2026-Postdoc-Gi lardi.html) where you can upload your letter of interest, a current CV, a writing sample (i.e., job market paper), and the contact details of two people willing to serve as a reference.