Switzerland: National Center of Competence in Research, PostDoc Researcher

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The Swiss National Center of Competence in Research (NCCR) for migration and mobility studies nccr – on the move brings together research projects from the social sciences, economics and law. Managed from the University of Neuchâtel, the network comprises eight Higher Education Institutions in Switzerland. The nccr – on the move promotes equal opportunities, values diversity and fosters an inclusive research and learning environment.

At the University of Geneva we have an open position for a PostDoc Researcher (80%)

The preferred start date is 1 September 2022 (or as agreed upon) for a maximum duration until 31 March 2026 with a 80% occupation rate.

The successful applicant is expected to contribute to a research project on the impact of crises on the work of international organizations dealing with migration and refugees and their regulatory output. The project takes a longitudinal and comparative perspective across member countries from the Global North and the Global South and covers different crises (starting in the 1970s). The project is under the supervision of Prof. Sandra Lavenex (Unige) and is co-led with Prof. Vincent Chetail (Graduate Institute, Geneva). It combines an international relations / political science perspective with international law.

Requirements: You have completed a doctorate in political science / international relations which you defended no later than five years ago (date of viva voce) and are versed with the role and functioning of the main international organizations dealing with migration and refugees, international institutions and inter-institutional relations more generally. Excellent knowledge of quantitative methods is an asset. Working language is English, knowledge of French is welcome.

You should have an interest in interdisciplinary collaborations with PostDocs, doctoral students and other network members in the framework of NCCR activities. Regular event attendance at the University of Neuchâtel, or elsewhere in Switzerland as well as online is required.

Employer and benefits: The position is based at the Department of Political Science and International Relations, University of Geneva. The University of Geneva is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The salary is in accordance with the regulations of the Swiss National Science Foundation. The nccr – on the move offers attractive working conditions, including support measures for researchers with childcare duties and for early career scholars as well as numerous opportunities for academic exchange.

Submitting application: Applications should be submitted to sandra.lavenex@unige.ch before 30 April 2022 and include a letter of motivation, a CV, the grade transcript of your last degree, a list of publications, and two sample readings (published article or conference paper) as well as the name of two potential referees. Please use this address as well for information about the position.

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