A teaching and research assistant post (80%) is to be filled in the Department of Islamic Studies at the Asia-Orient Institute of the University of Zurich, starting on 1 August 2027. The Asia-Orient Institute is the largest center for research and teaching on Asia and the Muslim world in Switzerland, currently with a staff of around 100 persons.
Responsibilities
This is a PhD position. In addition to contributing to teaching (amounting to 2–4 hours per semester), you will be expected to conduct independent research with the aim of obtaining a PhD in Middle Eastern Studies. The topic of the dissertation should be relevant to the field of Critical Heritage Studies. In addition, you will be required to undertake a proportionate share of general academic and administrative duties within the Department of Islamic Studies (e.g. curriculum planning, student counselling or inter- and intra-university coordination).
Requirements
A completed degree in Middle Eastern Studies or a closely related subject (MA or Master’s degree forthcoming) with a focus on the Arab world, and a very good command of Arabic. Knowledge of another working language of the SWANA region is welcome. Teaching is conducted in German or English. However, the administrative language of the University of Zurich is German. Non-German-speaking candidates are expected to acquire a working knowledge of German within the first three years of their appointment.
Teaching and administrative experience in a university context is desirable.
We offer the opportunity to conduct independent research in an academically vibrant and socially relevant environment. The post is initially for a fixed term of three years; an extension for a further three years is possible.
Diversity and inclusion are important to us.
Benefits
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Information on your application
Please submit your application (cover letter, CV, degree certificates, a 5-page abstract of your PhD proposal, the names and email addresses of three referees) via the UZH careers portal by 31 December 2026. Interviews will take place in February 2027 (online).
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