PhD Position in Political Science at University of Basel, Switzerland

Eligibility Criteria

• Eligible Countries: All nationalities are eligible to apply.
• Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in Political Science or related fields offered by the University of Basel.
• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:
• Hold a Master’s degree in Political Science or a closely related discipline
• Demonstrate strong quantitative research skills
• Have a strong command of R or another statistical software
• Show motivation to conduct independent PhD research and collaborate within an international research team
• Have a clear interest in research on legislators, voters, and electoral behavior
• Be fluent in written and spoken English.

Offered Benefits

• A joint research project (University of Basel and Geneva) in which you can set your own research focus
• A position for four years
• Salary and social benefits according to the University of Basel and SNF rules
• Resources to conduct your own research and participate in international conferences and summer schools
• Membership in the Graduate School of Social Sciences (G3S)
• An international research environment.

Application Process

Applicants must submit the following documents:

• Cover letter outlining motivation, research interests, and project fit

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)

• One academic writing sample (e.g., Master’s thesis or seminar paper)

• Copies of relevant diplomas and certificates

Applications must be submitted online.