Job Alert! University Assistant (pre doc) from September 1, 2025

16.02.2025

We are looking for a university assistant (predoc) in research areas represented at the Department of Government, especially on political representation, party competition, political institutions, or political behaviour.

Your future tasks:

  • Pursuing your doctoral research independently with the support of two academic supervisors from the department 
  • Completing a dissertation agreement (incl. full doctoral proposal to be assessed by a faculty board) within 12 months
  • Presenting your research at international conferences
  • Publishing your research in international outlets
  • Independent teaching of courses as defined by the university’s collective bargaining agreement
  • Participation in administrative activities
  • Participation in evaluation activities and quality assurance 

 

This is part of your personal profile:

  • Completed Diploma or Master's Degree in the Social Sciences (Political Science, Economics, Psychology, Sociology, Communication) by the start date of the position
  • Clear vision of an innovative doctoral research project
  • Research focus on comparative political institutions and/or comparative political behaviour
  • Advanced knowledge of social research methods
  • Excellent command of written and spoken English (C1 Level)

  

It is this easy to apply:

  • Academic curriculum vitae
  • Motivation letter, including an identification of 2 or 3 suitable supervisors for your project in the department (max. 2 pages)
  • Doctoral project proposal (between 1500 and 2000 words)
  • Contact details of two academic referees
  • University certificates, including full transcripts of records
  • Via our job portal/ Apply now – button

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