PhD Position in the research group of Professor Natasha Wunsch

Stellenumfang: 65 % · Bereich: European Studies

Besonderheiten

The research group conducts research on European Politics with a special focus on challenges to democracy drawing on quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods approaches.

What we offer:

• Integration into a young, dynamic, and research-focused department
• Conditional on approval of the PhD proposal by the end of the first year, funding is guaranteed for up to five years
• Flexible work arrangement alternating between on-site and remote work
• Additional funding for conference participation and methods training is available

How to apply:

Please send your application electronically as a single pdf file to europe@unifr.ch. The file should contain a cover letter, CV, writing sample (e.g., MA thesis), copies of university transcripts (grades and diplomas), and the contact details of two people willing to serve as references.

Tätigkeitsgebiet

• Developing and conducting your own PhD project, preferably in the research area of the professorship (e.g. democracy and democratic backsliding, rise of populism and illiberalism in Europe)
• Limited teaching assistance (one course per semester)
• Support with organisational matters related to the MA programme in European Studies
• Contributing to the activities of the research group

Anforderungen

• Very good MA/MSc degree in Political Science (or close to completion)
• Strong interest in research on challenges to democracy in Europe
• Solid training in social science methods (preferably both quantitative and qualitative)
• Ability to work both independently and in a team
• Very good working knowledge of French and/or German as well as English

Sprachliche Anforderungen

andere: English

Stellenantritt: 01.02.2027 oder nach Vereinbarung

Auskunft:
Prof. Natasha Wunsch
natasha.wunsch@unifr.ch

Bewerbungsfrist:
09.11.2026

Bewerbungsadresse:
europe@unifr.ch