PdD candidate in computational diplomacy PdD candidate in computational diplomacy
Entité organisationnelle
Global Studies Institute
Fonction
Assistant-e (A2)
Code fonction
A2
Classe maximum
8
Corps
Assistant - maître assistant
Taux d'activité
80
Lieu de travail
Global Studies Institute - 10, rue des Vieux-Grenadiers
Délai d'inscription
Référence
7152
Description du poste
The Science in Diplomacy Lab (SiDLab), a joint initiative between ETH Zurich and the University of Geneva established in October 2021, is recruiting a PdD candidate to serve as a research and teaching assistant at the Global Studies Institute, University of Geneva.
The successful candidate will undertake an interdisciplinary PhD at the Global Studies Institute under the supervision of Prof. Didier Wernli (Global Studies). The position is offered at an 80% activity rate, with an entry date of 1 February 2027 (or to be agreed).
The successuf candidate will work on the global governance of antimicrobial resistance from a One Health and Planetary Health perspective, using computational and data science approaches. The PhD will examine the global governance of antimicrobial resistance and infectious diseases from a One Health perspective, including its effectiveness across the human health, animal health, food systems, and environmental sectors, and will draw on multilayer network and other data science and computational approaches ( , Natural Language Processing) to analyse how interactions between knowledge, norms and policies shape governance outcomes. Alongside research, the teaching assistant will contribute to teaching in systems thinking, interdisciplinary, and computational diplomacy at both the bachelor and master levels.
The candidate will join an international network of collaborators across Europe, the Americas, and Asia, working alongside colleagues from computer science, social sciences, and naturel sciences.
Titre et compétences exigés
Applicants must be fluent in English and hold a master's degree in global health or a related field (global studies, international relations, global policy, environmental studies and medicine), or in computer science/computational social science.
The role requires interdisciplinary teamwork, a strong interest in the global governance of infectious diseases and on the topic antimicrobial resistance (alongside One Health, Planetary Health, and systems-thinking approaches), and competencies in data science methods including programming in Python (or R), computational text analysis, and network analysis.
Peer-reviewed publications are an asset.
Entrée en fonction
(or to be agreed)
Contact
Requests for further information should be addressed to Professor Didier Wernli by email.
Informations complémentaires
Applications must include the following :
- Letter of motivation including the names and contact addresses of at least two references
- Curriculum vitae
- Copies of diplomas, including transcripts of grades
- A pdf copy of one or two written outputs illustrating the candidate's research competencies, ideally the master's dissertation (in French of in English) or scientific articles
- A letter of support from the candidate's master thesis supervisor or a professor who supervised you in a course relevant to the position.
The complete application must be submitted exclusively online by cliking on the "Postuler/Apply now" button below.
Paper applications will not be accepted.
Application will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position may be filled before the official deadline. Review of applications will beging immedialtely and continue until the position is filled.
The terms of reference are available in the annex.
Salary grade (08/04 at the beginning of the thesis at 100% CHF 68'357.- gross/year) to be adapted to the pro rata of the activity rate of 80%.
L'Université de Genève offre des conditions d'engagement motivantes dans un cadre de travail stimulant. En nous rejoignant, vous aurez l'occasion de mettre en valeur vos compétences ainsi que votre personnalité et contribuer activement au rayonnement d'une Institution fondée en 1559.
Dans une perspective de parité, l'Université encourage les candidatures du sexe sous-représenté.
- Université de Genève
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PdD candidate in computational diplomacy Arbeitgeber: Université de Genève
L'Université de Genève est un employeur exceptionnel, offrant un environnement de travail stimulant et collaboratif pour les assistants de recherche. Avec des opportunités de croissance professionnelle, une culture axée sur l'innovation et l'excellence académique, ainsi que des avantages uniques liés à sa localisation au cœur de Genève, cette position permet de contribuer à des projets de recherche significatifs tout en développant ses compétences dans un cadre prestigieux.
