PhD Position in the research group of Professor Natasha Wunsch
Uni Freiburg CH, Germany
- Institution
- Uni Freiburg CH
- Country
- Germany
- Position type
- PhD
- Subject area
- Social Sciences
- Application deadline
- 9 November 2026
- Location
- Freiburg, CH
- Funding
- Fully funded position
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About this position
Stellenumfang: 65 % · Bereich: European Studies
Besonderheiten
The research group conducts research on European Politics with a special focus on challenges to democracy drawing on quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods approaches.
What we offer:
- Integration into a young, dynamic, and research-focused department
- Conditional on approval of the PhD proposal by the end of the first year, funding is guaranteed for up to five years
- Flexible work arrangement alternating between on-site and remote work
- Additional funding for conference participation and methods training is available
How to apply:
Please send your application electronically as a single pdf file to europe@unifr.ch. The file should contain a cover letter, CV, writing sample (e.g., MA thesis), copies of university transcripts (grades and diplomas), and the contact details of two people willing to serve as references.
Tätigkeitsgebiet
- Developing and conducting your own PhD project, preferably in the research area of the professorship (e.g. democracy and democratic backsliding, rise of populism and illiberalism in Europe)
- Limited teaching assistance (one course per semester)
- Support with organisational matters related to the MA programme in European Studies
- Contributing to the activities of the research group
Anforderungen
- Very good MA/MSc degree in Political Science (or close to completion)
- Strong interest in research on challenges to democracy in Europe
- Solid training in social science methods (preferably both quantitative and qualitative)
- Ability to work both independently and in a team
- Very good working knowledge of French and/or German as well as English
Sprachliche Anforderungen
andere: English
Stellenantritt: 01.02.2027 oder nach Vereinbarung
Auskunft:
Prof. Natasha Wunsch
natasha.wunsch@unifr.ch
Bewerbungsfrist:
09.11.2026
Bewerbungsadresse:
europe@unifr.ch
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