Universität Zürich

Academic Assistant PhD-position

📍 8006 Karl Schmid-Strasse 4

Rolle und Verantwortlichkeiten

Your responsibilities will include working on your own PhD project, teaching 2 SWS (equivalent to one course a semester), and contributing to the Chair's activities in teaching, research, international collaborations and academic administration.

Team / Beschreibung

The University of Zurich, Switzerland's largest university, offers a range of attractive positions in various subject areas and professional fields. With around 10,000 employees and currently 12 professional apprenticeship streams the University offers an inspiring working environment on cutting-edge research and top-class education.

Qualifikationen und Fähigkeiten

  • Research interests in Japanese history and/or the history of the Asia-Pacific region from 1800 to the present

  • Excellent working knowledge of English and Japanese (to research level)

  • Outstanding BA and MA training (including a completed Master's degree in history or a close relevant discipline by the starting date)

  • Commitment to teach at all levels of the Department's BA courses

  • Advanced German communication skills (desirable)