Call for Applications \"Postdoctoral Position at the Chair for Science Communication (Prof. Dr. Mike S. Schäfer)\"

University of Zurich; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

University of Zurich's IKMZ invites applications for a research-focused position in science communication and climate change communication. The role encompasses independent research, collaboration on team projects, mentoring junior colleagues, and contributing to empirical studies including surveys.

You will publish in top journals, present at international conferences, and teach one BA/MA class per semester while supervising theses.

Qualifikationen

• Doctoral degree in communication science or closely related discipline.
• Excellent track record of conceptually guided, rigorous empirical research.
• Research profile in science communication, climate change communication or related area.
• Strong methodological expertise; experience with survey research welcome.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an ambitious research environment.
• Experience in mentoring, project coordination, or other academic leadership.
• Proficiency in English; knowledge of German would be helpful.

Aufgaben

• Conduct excellent research in science communication and/or climate change communication.
• Contribute to team research projects and develop your own research agenda.
• Mentor junior colleagues and support collaborative team development.
• Involve in ongoing and future empirical projects, including survey-based research.
• Publish in leading academic journals and present at international conferences.
• Teach one class per semester in IKMZ's BA/MA programs and supervise theses.
• Take on limited organizational and administrative responsibilities.

Kenntnisse

Empirical research

Survey research

Mentoring

Project coordination

Leadership

English proficiency

Ausbildung

Doctoral degree in communication science

Rigorous empirical research track record

Science/climate change communication focus

Strong methodological expertise

Independent & collaborative work ability

Academic leadership experience

English proficiency; German helpful

Jobbeschreibung

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

• 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

Your profile

• 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

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