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Department of Geography at the University of Zurich (GIUZ)
University of Zurich PhD Position in Human Geography 2026
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A doctoral research position contributing to an SNSF project on institutional conditions for racially and/or socio-economically minoritized students at highly selective secondary schools in Switzerland. The work includes original fieldwork, data analysis and a doctoral dissertation.
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- degree Master’s degree in geography, sociology, educational studies, youth studies, social anthropology, social work…
- Substantial experience in qualitative research
- Strong interest in questions of (in)equality and justice
- Enjoy fieldwork
- Interest in the views of young people
- Motivated to engage critically with questions of (in)equality, justice, and institutional discrimination
- Strong communication skills
- Strong teamwork skills
+2 more requirements
- language Speak and write German fluently
- language Speak and write English fluently
Preferences and flexible criteria (1)
- Experience with participative methods
- Level of study
- PhD
- Fields of study
- Social sciences
What's covered Coverage unconfirmed
- Duration
- 3-4 years
- Host country
- Switzerland
- Host institution
- Department of Geography at the University of Zurich (GIUZ)
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- English requirement
- Application materials must be in English
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- Upload the required documents in English as a single PDF file using the “Apply now” button. Required
- Deadline
- 8 July 2026
- Deadline notes
- Shortlisted candidates are to be notified by mid-July; review of applications continues until the position is filled.
- Application cycle
- 2026 application cycle
- Notes
- Application materials are to be uploaded as a single PDF in English and include a motivation letter, CV, referee contact details, academic transcripts, a writing sample, and a 400–500-word essay.
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