Postdoc Position in Political Science
- PhD in Political Science or Sociology
- Skills in quantitative methods and/or computational methods (e.g. text-as-data methods)
- Strong command of R and/or Stata
- Didactic competence and enthusiasm for teaching
- Willingness to collaborate with colleagues, and to contribute to the academic activities and further development of the Political Science group
- Willingness to contribute to the university's self-administration
- Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Knowledge of German is a plus (part of courses are taught in German).
- Opportunity to conduct independent research and collaborate in a motivated team
- Position for the maximum duration of six years (two years initially)
- Salary and social benefits according to the University of Basel rules
- Dedicated faculty mentorship to support your academic progress
- Possibility to either receive a higher, paid teaching opportunity or to raise project funds independently for the duration of the employment
Please submit the following documents:
- a cover letter describing your research and teaching interests as well as other relevant work experience
- a CV, with lists of your publications and taught courses, including names of references
- a research proposal (approx. two pages)
- one publication or another writing sample.
Submit your application as PDF files using only the recruiting online tool of Basel University.
The University of Basel is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity and encourages all qualified applications irrespective of gender or physical disabilities.
For more information about the position, salary and conditions please do not hesitate to contact Stefanie Bailer (Write an email). The application deadline is May 17, 2024. The job talks and interviews are scheduled for early June 2024.
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