We offer a 5-year research position starting from
September 2026
(or by mutual agreement) at the research group led by Prof. Lena Schaffer. The position offers the opportunity to pursue a doctoral dissertation in political science within a vibrant research and teaching environment. We offer flexible working hours and opportunities for interdisciplinary exchange and further training within the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (GSL) at the University of Lucerne.
Tasks
Writing a doctoral dissertation in political science with possible specializations including climate politics, the politics of migration and/or political behavior
Teaching undergraduate-level courses (2 SWS)
Supervising seminar papers and contributing to examinations
Supporting the professorship in research activities and third-party funding acquisition
Assisting with the organization of workshops, and other academic events
Participating in academic self-governance
Requirements
an MA degree in political science / political economy / economics or a related discipline
a keen interest in international or comparative politics, IPE/CPE and/or political behavior
knowledge of quantitative methods, and ideally experience with data analysis
an ability to work independently as well as within a team
a strong command of English and – preferably – a good working knowledge of German
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September 2026
(or by mutual agreement) at the research group led by Prof. Lena Schaffer. The position offers the opportunity to pursue a doctoral dissertation in political science within a vibrant research and teaching environment. We offer flexible working hours and opportunities for interdisciplinary exchange and further training within the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (GSL) at the University of Lucerne.
Tasks
Writing a doctoral dissertation in political science with possible specializations including climate politics, the politics of migration and/or political behavior
Teaching undergraduate-level courses (2 SWS)
Supervising seminar papers and contributing to examinations
Supporting the professorship in research activities and third-party funding acquisition
Assisting with the organization of workshops, and other academic events
Participating in academic self-governance
Requirements
an MA degree in political science / political economy / economics or a related discipline
a keen interest in international or comparative politics, IPE/CPE and/or political behavior
knowledge of quantitative methods, and ideally experience with data analysis
an ability to work independently as well as within a team
a strong command of English and – preferably – a good working knowledge of German
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Doctoral student (50%) Arbeitgeber: Universität Luzern
Die Universität Luzern ist ein hervorragender Arbeitgeber, der eine dynamische und inklusive Arbeitsumgebung bietet, in der innovative Forschung und Lehre im Bereich der Gesundheitswissenschaften und Blockchain-Technologie gefördert werden. Mit einem klaren Fokus auf interdisziplinäre Zusammenarbeit und persönlicher Entwicklung unterstützt die Universität ihre Mitarbeiter durch vielfältige Weiterbildungsmöglichkeiten und ein starkes Engagement für Chancengleichheit. Die Lage im Kanton Zug, bekannt für seine hohe Lebensqualität und als Zentrum für Blockchain-Innovation, bietet zudem einzigartige Vorteile für alle Beschäftigten.
