PhD Position in Political Science / Public administration
UNIL is a leading international teaching and research institution, with over 5,000 employees and 17,000 students split between its Dorigny campus, CHUV and Epalinges. As an employer, UNIL encourages excellence, individual recognition and responsibility.
Are you interested in why public administrations have to operate in increasingly challenging circumstances? Why they have to carry out ever more tasks and increasingly come under pressure from politicians and the media? Are you passionate about improving the functioning of the public sector in this more demanding environment? Do you enjoy engaging in research and want to become part of an international research community? If you answered these questions with “yes”, then this job is for you!
The Swiss Graduate School of Public Administration (IDHEAP) at the University of Lausanne invites applications for a position of:
PhD Candidate 80-100%
The successful candidate will work in the research unit “Public Administration and Political Institutions”, directed by Prof. Dr. Markus Hinterleitner. You will be part of a team with a modern, autonomous working culture. The candidate is expected to conduct research and write a doctoral thesis within the context of one of the unit’s two major research foci: i) policy growth and administrative overburdening; or ii) political pressure on administrations (interpreted broadly). Our research unit is embedded in a dense international network and entertains close ties with other universities (e.g., Munich, Oslo, and Barcelona) – offering you great possibilities for collaborations and research stays.
Expected start date in position : 01.09.2024 or to be agreed
Contract length : 1 year, renewable 2 x 2 years, maximum 5 years
Activity rate : 80-100.%
Workplace : IDHEAP
- Completion of a doctoral thesis
- Participation in research projects in the above-mentioned fields and their valorization (articles, conferences)
- Active support for the research unit’s teaching activities
- Participation in mandates for public administrations
- Master’s degree in political science, public administration, or related disciplines
- Please note: If you do not have a Master’s degree yet, there is also the possibility to be first employed as a research assistant for up to 6 months – an engagement that can be transformed into a PhD contract afterwards.
- Basic knowledge of quantitative and/or qualitative methods, and willingness to refine and improve your methodological skills
- Passionate about research and willingness to work independently
- Reliable and creative personality
- Very good knowledge of English
- Proficiency in French is an asset
- Knowledge of the Swiss political and administrative system is an asset
- Attractive salary and excellent working conditions in a fast-growing institute at the University of Lausanne
- A multicultural and diverse working environment
- Continuing education opportunities, a multitude of activities and other benefits to discover
- Access to (inter)national training programs and the possibility of research stays abroad
Prof. Dr. Markus Hinterleitner Write an email
Deadline : 30.06.2024
Please, send your full application in Word or PDF. Please upload a motivation letter, CV, a writing sample (e. g. your master’s thesis or a seminar paper) and an overview of your recent grades.
Only applications through this website will be taken into account.
We thank you for your understanding.
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1015 Lausanne / Lausanne / CH-1015 Lausanne / Epalinges
