Call for Applications<br/><br/><br/>"Postdoctoral Position at the Chair for Science Communication (Prof. Dr. Mike S. Schäfer)" — Universität Zürich
- Location
- Zürich
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 3 days ago
Role overview
IKMZ
Department of Communication and Media Research
Start of employment approximately in 01.02.2027 or upon agreement
- IKMZ
- Department of Communication and Media Research
- Your responsibilities
- Conduct excellent research in science communication and/or climate change communication
- Doctoral degree in communication science or a closely related discipline
- Excellent track record of conceptually guided, rigorous empirical research
Main responsibilities
- Your responsibilities
- Conduct excellent research in science communication and/or climate change communication
- Contribute to team research projects and develop your own research agenda
- Contribute to the mentoring of junior colleagues and the collaborative development of the team
- Contribute to ongoing and future empirical projects, including survey-based research
- Publish in leading academic journals and present research at international conferences
- Teach one class per semester in IKMZ's BA/MA programs and supervise BA/MA theses
- Take on a limited amount of organizational and administrative responsibilities
Key requirements
- Doctoral degree in communication science or a closely related discipline
- Excellent track record of conceptually guided, rigorous empirical research
- A research profile in science communication, climate change communication, or a closely related area
- Strong methodological expertise; experience with survey research would be particularly welcome
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in an ambitious research environment
- Experience in mentoring, project coordination, or other forms of academic leadership would be an asset
- Proficiency in English; knowledge of German would be helpful What we offer
- Find out more: https://www.uzh.ch/de/explore/work.html. Work-Life Balance
- Flexible working models (such as part-time positions, mobile working, job-sharing)
- Childcare at the kihz foundation of UZH and ETH More Learning and Development
- Wide range of continuing education courses of UZH and the Canton of Zurich
- Language Center run jointly with ETH Zurich Food
What the company offers
- Our employees benefit from a wide range of attractive offers.
Additional details
- Research at the Chair for Science Communication examines how science- and technology-related issues are publicly communicated and perceived, including topics such as climate change, artificial intelligence, health, and emerging technologies, as well as the role of digital platforms, political actors, scientists, and other stakeholders. About the position
- Can potentially be extended for an additional 3 years Workplace is Zurich
- Proficiency in English; knowledge of German would be helpful
- Find out more: https://www.uzh.ch/de/explore/work.html.
- Childcare at the kihz foundation of UZH and ETH Learning and Development
- Language Center run jointly with ETH Zurich
- Food and drinks at reduced prices in the UZH cafeterias Lunch-Check-card with UZH contribution
- Special conditions on the Academic Sports Association ASVZ Free seasonal flu vaccinations
- Rest and relaxation at the quiet room in the university tower
- Digitalization: Hardware, software, mobile phone subscriptions Conditions of Employment Policies of the UZH
Notes and original content
- Research at the Chair for Science Communication examines how science- and technology-related issues are publicly communicated and perceived, including topics such as climate change, artificial intelligence, health, and emerging technologies, as well as the role of digital platforms, political actors, scientists, and other stakeholders.
- About the position
- Can potentially be extended for an additional 3 years
- Workplace is Zurich
- Your profile
- What we offer
- Work-Life Balance
- Childcare at the kihz foundation of UZH and ETH
- Learning and Development
- Food and drinks at reduced prices in the UZH cafeterias
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