Doctoral Position in Strategic Communication (Research and Teaching Assistant, 3-6 Years)

University of Zurich; Hamburg; Vor Ort; CHF 60.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player seeks a dedicated researcher to contribute to the field of strategic communication. This role involves conducting high-quality research, teaching, and engaging in innovative projects. With excellent resources and working conditions, you will work towards your doctoral degree under experienced supervision. The position offers a collegial and globally connected team environment, funding for conferences, and the opportunity to participate in cutting-edge research. If you are passionate about communication and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Leistungen

Funding for conferences

Additional training

Research activities

Excellent resources and working conditions

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree in Communication Science or related fields required.
• Experience with quantitative and qualitative methods and data analysis is essential.

Aufgaben

• Conduct high-quality research in strategic communication and complete a dissertation.
• Teach one class per semester relevant to research interests.

Kenntnisse

Quantitative methods

Qualitative methods

Data analysis

R

Python

Strategic communication

Organizational communication

Public relations

Investor relations

Time management

Ausbildung

Master's degree in Communication Science

Tools

Content analysis

Surveys

Experiments

Interviews

Jobbeschreibung

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-quality research in the field of strategic communication
• Complete a dissertation in three to four years
• Attend academic conferences and publish in academic journals in the field
• Collaborate in existing projects and develop new projects with members of the team “Strategic Communication & Media Management”
• Research and teach in innovative areas of strategic communication, sustainable / environmental communication, and neighboring areas
• Teach one class per semester relevant to your research interests in our BA programs
• Engage in further academic qualifications
• Handle organizational and administrative tasks

Your Profile

• Excellent Master's degree in Communication Science or related areas
• Strong interest in strategic communication and related fields such as organizational communication, corporate communication, public relations, or investor relations
• High affinity towards topics like sustainability, management, strategy, finance, public affairs, or related topics
• Experience with quantitative and qualitative methods and data analysis (e.g., content analysis, surveys, experiments, interviews); first experiences in computational methods
• Good command of R and / or Python
• Strong command of English (spoken and written)
• A scientific and open mindset, careful and reliable working method, capacity for working independently, strong affinity for cooperative collaboration, and excellent time and project management skills
• Willingness to move to Zurich and travel internationally to engage with relevant scientific communities

What We Offer

• Excellent resources and working conditions to work on your doctoral degree at the Department of Communication and Media Research under the supervision of Prof. Strauß
• A collegial, globally connected, research-oriented team
• Funding for conferences, additional training, and research activities
• Participation in cutting-edge research in the field of strategic communication
• 3 years of employment, with a possible extension of 1-3 years
• An internationally competitive salary
• An attractive work environment: the University of Zurich is Switzerland's largest university. Zurich is a vibrant, cosmopolitan city that regularly ranks as one of the cities with the highest quality of life in the world