Academic Assistant (80% PhD-position) 80 %

University of Zurich; Zürich; On-site; CHF 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Zurich invites applications for a doctoral student position to pursue an own PhD project, teach 2 SWS per semester, and contribute to the Chair's activities in teaching, research, international collaborations and academic administration.

The position targets candidates with strong research interests in Japanese history and Asia-Pacific studies, fluency in English and Japanese, and a completed MA in history by the start date, with German language skills desirable.

Qualifications

• Research interests in Japanese history and/or Asia-Pacific history (1800–present)
• Completed MA in history or related discipline by start date
• Commitment to teach at all levels of the Department's BA courses

Responsibilities

• Pursue own PhD project
• Teach 2 SWS per semester
• Contribute to the Chair's activities in teaching, research, international collaborations and academic administration

Skills

English

Japanese

German

Education

MA in History

Job description

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!

Your responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include working on your own PhD project, teaching 2 SWS (equivalent to one course a semester), and contributing to the Chair's activities in teaching, research, international collaborations and academic administration.

Your profile

• Research interests in Japanese history and/or the history of the Asia-Pacific region from 1800 to the present
• Excellent working knowledge of English and Japanese (to research level)
• Outstanding BA and MA training (including a completed Master's degree in history or a close relevant discipline by the starting date)
• Commitment to teach at all levels of the Department's BA courses
• Advanced German communication skills (desirable)