PhD position in Human Geography

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• In collaboration with the PI of the project you will develop and carry out the project outlined above, conduct original fieldwork (qualitative interviews with headteachers and with racially and/or socio-economically minoritized students of Gymnasia in German-speaking Switzerland), data analysis (including participative data analysis workshops) and complete a doctoral dissertation (paper based dissertation).
• You will participate actively in project activities, including workshops, and international conferences, and contribute to academic and practice-oriented publications emerging from the project.
• You will contribute to teaching in the field Human Geography and to services in the Geography Teacher Training unit (GTT) at GIUZ.
• You will participate in the Zurich Graduate School in Geography & Earth System Science.

• You hold a Master’s degree or are about to complete a Master’s degree in geography, sociology, educational studies, youth studies, social anthropology, social work or in a closely related field.
• You have demonstrated substantial experience in qualitative research and a strong interest in questions on (in) equality and justice. Experience with participative methods is an advantage.
• You enjoy fieldwork and are interested in the views of young people.
• You are motivated to engage critically with questions of (in) equality, justice, and institutional discrimination.
• You bring strong communication and teamwork skills.
• You speak and write German and English fluently.

• You will work in a stimulating and supportive research environment and be part of an SNSF research project.
• You will receive regular mentoring and support in pursuing your academic career.
• You are part of a structured doctoral program.
• You will get paid according to the salary scale of the Swiss National Science Foundation.
• You will get a personal workplace with technical equipment.
• You will be able to profit from the lively, culturally diverse and inspiring institute and campus environment, from the attractive working conditions and the manifold opportunities for further education h around 30,000 students and 10,000 employees, UZH is the largest university in Switzerland.
• You will be able to enjoy the excellent living environment of Zurich and its surroundings that offer a broad range of cultural activities and easy access to lakes, countryside and mountains.

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