Bewerbungsfrist: 15.06.2025

Beginn: 01.09.2025

Franklin University Switzerland invites applications for a Postdoc position (100%) in the SNSF research project DIVIDE of Professor Oliver Strijbis.

The starting date for the position is September 1, 2025 or later by agreement. Funding is guaranteed for four years total, with a gross annual salary of approximately CHF 90,000 (as per SNF Funding conditions).

We are seeking a post-doctoral researcher with research experience and/or interest in political behavior and/or nationalism. The Postdoc will lead a working package of the project DIVIDE, which investigates the effects of secession referenda on interethnic relations. The Postdoc will be able to dedicate at least 80% of the working time for research activities and teach one course per semester, on average.

The position requires:

• A PhD degree in political science or a related discipline

• A strong interest in academic research, ideally proven through internationally visible publications, third-party funding, or related research activities

• Strong interest in political behavior and/or nationalism

• Excellent knowledge of quantitative methods

• Ability to work independently and lead a small team

• Strong command of English

• A commitment to learn basic Italian (at least A1) within two years

• Command of additional languages relevant to the project is welcome.

What we offer:

• Integration in a dynamic division with highly motivated and engaged members

• Possibility to co-author within the research group and beyond

• Possibility to develop an independent research agenda

• Opportunity to develop leadership abilities

• Financial and academic support from the research group and the University

Further inquiries can be directed to Prof. Oliver Strijbis (ostrijbis@fus.edu). Information about the research activities of the project leader is available on Oliver Strijbis' website ( https://www.fus.edu/academics/faculty/oliver-strijbis) .

Please send your application electronically as a single PDF-file comprising your letter of interest, CV, transcripts, a writing sample (e.g. publications, job market paper), and the contact details of two people willing to serve as a reference to this email address: DIVIDEPostdoc@fus.edu

The deadline for applications is June 15, 2025.