Added: 2025-05-15 13:35.00
Updated: 2025-05-21 03:54.34

Post-doctoral Researcher

Sorengo , Ticino, Switzerland

Type: n/a

Category: Healthcare & Pharma

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Requirements: English
Company: Franklin University Switzerland
Region: Sorengo , Ticino

Franklin University Switzerland (https://www.fus.edu/academics/divisions/communication-history-and-politics) invites applications for a Postdoc position (100%) in the SNSF research project DIVIDE of Professor Oliver Strijbis.

Franklin is a private liberal arts university in Lugano (Sorengo), Switzerland, accredited as a Swiss university institute by the Swiss Accreditation Council, authorized to offer Swiss-accredited Bachelor, Master, and Doctoral degrees. Franklin is also accredited as an American university by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education in the USA, authorized to offer US-accredited Bachelor and Master degrees.

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The starting date for the position is September 1, 2025 or later by agreement. Funding is guaranteed for four years total, with a gross annual salary of approximately CHF 90,000 (as per SNF Funding conditions).

We are seeking a post-doctoral researcher with research experience and/or interest in political behavior and/or nationalism. The Postdoc will lead a working package of the project DIVIDE, which investigates the effects of secession referenda on interethnic relations. The Postdoc will be able to dedicate at least 80% of the working time for research activities and teach one course per semester, on average.

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The position requires:



A PhD degree in political science or a related discipline

A strong interest in academic research, ideally proven through internationally visible publications, third-party funding, or related research activities

Strong interest in political behavior and/or nationalism

Excellent knowledge of quantitative methods

Ability to work independently and lead a small team

Strong command of English

A commitment to learn basic Italian (at least A1) within two years

Command of additional languages relevant to the project is welcome.

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What we offer:



Integration in a dynamic division with highly motivated and engaged members

Possibility to co-author within the research group and beyond

Possibility to develop an independent research agenda

Opportunity to develop leadership abilities

Financial and academic support from the research group and the University

- Politics - Politique - Politik - Social Sciences - Sciences sociales - Sozialwissenschaften - Reference: jobs.myscience.ch/id67319
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