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[ecrea] Job posting - Two research assistants for political communication in Zurich

Fri Jan 23 09:58:23 GMT 2015



*******************Two research assistants for political communication in Zurich***********



The division of political communication (Prof. Dr. Katharina Kleinen-von Königslöw) at the IPMZ – Institute of Mass Communication and Media Research, University of Zurich, is looking for



2 research assistants (60%)



Starting date: March/April 2015. Both positions are for doctoral students, the contracts run for three years, but extensions are possible.



Profile

* Diploma/master’s degree in communication science or a related field
* Excellent knowledge of quantitative research methods and their applications, in particular standardized (if possible automated) content analysis (position 1) OR methods of media reception and effects research (position 2) * Experience with statistical software, position 1: interest in/knowledge of computer programming useful
* Knowledge of the Swiss media and political system useful
* Very good proficiency in German and English, German non-native speakers are welcome to apply
* Ability to work in teams
* Diligent and reliable



Job description

* Phd project related to research and teaching focus of the division, i.e., either with a focus on the content of political communication (position 1) OR on reception and effects of political communication (position 2) * Contribution to publications, participation in research projects and international conferences
* Participation in research, teaching and administration



We offer

* An attractive research environment, a competitive salary
* Funding for conference travel available



Applications including a letter of motivation should be submitted no later than January 31th, 2015, as a single pdf-file to (sekretariat /at/ ipmz.uzh.ch).



The University of Zurich is committed to gender equality in academic positions and therefore strongly encourages qualified women to apply.


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