Professorship in politics of inequality (associate or full professor)

The University of Zurich, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, invites applications for a professorship in politics of inequality (associate or full professor) starting on 1 August 2028.

The holder of the position will conduct research and teach on the relationship between inequality and politics, broadly defined. Substantive areas may include:

• The drivers of inequality
• Its impact on political processes and representation
• Its implications for policy choices
• The relationship between inequality and individual attitudes and behavior
• The study of macro-historical patterns of inequality across world regions and international dynamics of inequality

Inequality may be defined by and explored across individual dimensions such as age, class, education, ethnicity, gender, income, language, race, wealth and across systemic dimensions such as level of development and region. Research may focus on the local, regional, national, or international level. The geographic focus and historical scope of the position are open.

• PhD in Political Science or a related discipline with a clear political science focus
• Outstanding record of academic achievement
• Excellent and internationally recognized research track record in the study of politics and inequality
• Experience in securing research funding
• Strong teaching record in the area of expertise
• Ability to teach general political science courses

The position is based at the Department of Political Science (IPZ), which offers a dynamic, collaborative, and international environment. The department provides generous support for both research and teaching. The successful candidate will be eligible to apply for funding from the Swiss National Science Foundation, other national funding bodies, and the European Union.

Teaching may be carried out in English. Non-German speaking candidates are expected to acquire a working knowledge of German within the first three years of the appointment. The successful candidate is expected to show an openness to working with colleagues in the department and across the university.

The University of Zurich is an equal opportunities employer and committed to diversity in research and teaching. Therefore, applications from candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged.

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