PhD Candidate & History Lecturer - Asia-Pacific Studies

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 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.