Post-doc

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Start Date 15.01.2027 or by arrangement
Employment Relationship 100%, for an initial period of three years.
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Tasks

  • (potential) collaboration in an SNF-sponsored cross-national research project about how the lack of social recognition influences political information usage and effects. This project draws on the role of social identity and identity threats for political information behavior.
  • development and implementation of own research ideas
  • teaching of courses and supervision of BA and MA theses
  • contribution to the general tasks of the institute

Requirements

  • above-average PhD in communication science, a related social science discipline or psychology (applicants who are close to the completion of their PhD will also be considered)
  • strong interest in political communication
  • very good skills in quantitative (e.g., surveys & experiments, statistical analysis) and/or quali-tative (e.g., interviews, thematic / discourse analysis) methods of empirical social science
  • willingness to present research at (inter-)national conferences and to publish in top journals
  • ability to work in a team
  • proficiency in English; German is an advantage (French is a plus)

We offer

An attractive working environment awaits you at the Institute of Communication and Media Studies at the University of Bern: a collegial team, cooperation and exchange, as well as the freedom to develop your own ideas. Employment adheres to the regulations of the Canton of Bern.

Your Benefits

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Strong research infrastructure and international network
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Collaborative environment and ambitious team
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International reputation
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Individual career support
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Your Benefits

  • Strong research infrastructure and international network
  • Collaborative environment and ambitious team
  • International reputation
  • Individual career support

Working at the University of Bern

The University of Bern not only offers exciting tasks but also an environment that actively promotes development, diversity, and equal opportunities. Discover what makes us stand out as an employer and how you can grow with us.

Application and Contact

Please send your application with the usual documents electronically by no later than 06.10.2026 to the following e-mail address: silke.adam@unibe.ch

Questions about the position?

Dr. Prof. Silke Adam
silke.adam@unibe.ch

Questions about the application?

Dr. Prof. Silke Adam
silke.adam@unibe.ch

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