PhD Candidate in Sociology — Universität Zürich
- Location
- Zürich
- Contract
- Part-time, Full-time
- Posted
- 6 days ago
Full description
Jacobs Center for Productive Youth Development
Start of employment February 2027 or by arrangement, temporary
Professor Robin Samuel's research group at the Jacobs Center for Productive Youth Development and the Department of Sociology at the University of Zurich investigates how the interplay between digital and physical social spaces shapes how young people grow up. Its research focuses on social inequalities, everyday socialization processes, and their role for the development of children and adolescents, while integrating a biopsychosocial perspective.
Your responsibilities
- Develop and pursue independent research questions as part of an article-based doctoral dissertation comprising three empirical papers.
- Contribute to the design, implementation and analysis of a longitudinal study supplemented by diary, geo-spatial and experimental data.
- Conduct additional analyses of secondary data.
- Apply and further develop quantitative analytical methods in collaboration with an experienced postdoctoral researcher.
- Present and publish research findings and contribute to interdisciplinary collaboration at the Jacobs Center.
- Co-supervise Bachelor's and Master's theses in sociology.
Your profile
- A Master's degree in sociology or a related social science discipline by the start of employment.
- Strong interest in sociological questions concerning socialization, childhood and adolescence, social inequalities, and digital and physical living environments.
- Very good quantitative methodological skills and experience with R or Python; knowledge of longitudinal analysis is an advantage.
- Interest in deepening your expertise in advanced quantitative methods, especially longitudinal, experimental and spatial analyses.
- Very good academic communication skills in German and English.
- An independent, analytical and meticulous working style, and enjoyment of interdisciplinary collaboration and academic exchange.
What we offer
Our employees benefit from a wide range of attractive offers. Find out more: https://www.uzh.ch/de/explore/work.html.
What we offer
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
- Food and drinks at reduced prices in the UZH cafeterias
- Lunch-Check-card with UZH contribution
Healthcare
- Special conditions on the Academic Sports Association ASVZ
- Free seasonal flu vaccinations
- Rest and relaxation at the quiet room in the university tower
Discounts
- Private traffic: Carsharing, rent a vehicle, parking space
- Digitalization: Hardware, software, mobile phone subscriptions
Conditions of Employment
- Policies of the UZH
- Most UZH staff are employed according to public law
International Services
- Support for people from outside Switzerland
Campuses
- Campuses Zurich City, Zurich Irchel, Oerlikon and Schlieren
- Sites Zurich West, Old Botanical Garden, Botanical Garden and Lengg
Working at UZH
The University of Zurich, Switzerland's largest university, offers a range of attractive positions in various subject areas and professional fields. With around 10,000 employees and currently 12 professional apprenticeship streams the University offers an inspiring working environment on cutting-edge research and top-class education. Put your talent and skills to work with us. Find out more about UZH as an employer! More
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