PhD Fellowships: Governing the Party in China (SNSF)

University of Zurich; Zürich; On-site; CHF 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Zurich invites applications for an independently conducted doctoral dissertation within one of four research areas, supervised by Prof. Dr. Jean Christopher Mittelstaedt.

You will develop large datasets from Chinese-language sources and contribute to a shared analytical framework. Applicants should hold an excellent MA in political science or a related field, with strong Chinese proficiency and a keen interest in political institutions.

Qualifications

• MA degree (or equivalent) in political science, sociology, Chinese studies, history or related discipline.
• Proficiency in modern Chinese sufficient to work with primary sources.
• Strong interest in political institutions, and ability to engage with theory.
• Willingness to acquire new research methods.
• Excellent written and spoken English; German is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and complete an independent doctoral dissertation within one of the project's four areas of research, under supervision.
• Develop, with guidance, large datasets from published Chinese-language sources for the dissertation, and contribute to the project's shared analytical framework.
• Publish findings from the dissertation in peer-reviewed journals and contribute to co-authored outputs of the project.
• Conduct fieldwork, archival or interview research where the dissertation requires it and conditions allow
• Take part in the research activities of the team and present work at conferences
• Enrol in a doctoral programme of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Zurich
• Assist with the organisation of workshops and with limited administrative tasks of the project

Skills

Chinese language proficiency

English fluency

Independent work

Teamwork

Research mindset in political science

Willingness to learn new methods

Education

MA degree in political science or related field

Job description

The University of Zurich invites applications for an independently conducted doctoral dissertation within one of four research areas, supervised by Prof. Dr. Jean Christopher Mittelstaedt.

You will develop large datasets from Chinese-language sources and contribute to a shared analytical framework. Applicants should hold an excellent MA in political science or a related field, with strong Chinese proficiency and a keen interest in political institutions.