Job offer at University of Zurich (Application deadline: 8 March 2026)
チューリッヒ大学では、社会学のバックグラウンドを持ち、日本を専門とし日本語能力を有する新たな上級研究員を特に募集しております。
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Postdoctoral Position (60%)
Institute of Asian and Oriental Studies, Department of Japanese Studies
Start of employment 1 September 2026 or upon agreement
The Institute of Asian and Oriental Studies at the University of Zurich (UZH) is the largest center for research and teaching on Asia in Switzerland. The Chair in Social Science of Japan, led by Prof. David Chiavacci, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Position. In addition to other research activities, the Chair currently hosts two major third-party funded research projects:
Agenda Setting and Framing of Immigration in Japan, 1975–2025
The Japan Transnational Education and Career Panel Study (JTEPS): International Student Mobility and Its Consequences
The position is designed to enable postdoctoral scholars to strengthen and further develop their independent research profile with a view to pursuing an academic career. Responsibilities include independent teaching at the Bachelor’s and Master’s levels (2 hours per semester), participation in administrative duties at the Chair, and the opportunity to contribute to the Chair’s ongoing research projects.
Applicants are expected to have:
A PhD in Japanese Studies or a social science discipline with a focus on Japan
Broad expertise on contemporary and modern Japan
Solid training in social science theories and methodologies
Very good command of Japanese and English
Desirable qualifications include a strong publication record, an independent teaching portfolio, as well as experience in academic self-governance and in the acquisition of third-party research funding.
We offer:
A Postdoc position (60%), initially appointed for three years, with the possibility of extension
A collegial, cooperative, and intellectually stimulating working environment with good infrastructure within a small and highly motivated team
Opportunities to strengthen and further develop one’s research profile and teaching portfolio
Support in the acquisition of third-party research funding
Funding opportunities for fieldwork in Japan
For more information
https://jobs.uzh.ch/job-vacancies/postdoctoral-position-japanese-studies/aa8400bd-3f1b-4cb2-97d1-ca6bae9db2d8
Application deadline:
8 March 2026
Questions about the job:
Prof. David Chiavacci
david.chiavacci@uzh.ch
