PhD Position​/pre-doc in Political Science; Political Sociology

PhD Position/pre-doc in Political Science (Political Sociology)60% / 01.03.2026

The Department of Social Sciences of the University of Basel invites applications for a PhD position in Political Science (with Prof. Denise Traber) for a duration of four years. This position is for an initial period of one year, renewable for another three years after positive evaluation. The starting date of the position is March 1, 2026.

• Develop and conduct a PhD project in the fields of Political Sociology, Political Economy, Political Behavior or related areas
• Teaching (1 course per semester, in German)
• Contribute to the activities at the Political Science department

• Master's degree in political science or related discipline
• Skills in quantitative methods and/or computational methods
• Strong command of R
• Didactic competence and enthusiasm for teaching
• Willingness to collaborate with colleagues, and to contribute to the academic activities and further development of the Political Science group
• Willingness to contribute to the university's self-administration
• Strong command of German and English

This position is part of a vibrant English- and German-speaking research environment at the University of Basel.

• Opportunity to conduct independent research and collaborate in a motivated team
• Position for the maximum duration of four years (one year initially)
• Salary and social benefits according to the University of Basel guidelines
• Dedicated faculty mentorship to support your academic progress