Doctoral Researcher at University of Lucerne

Doctoral Researcher at University of Lucerne

As of February 1, 2020, the Department of Social and Cultural Anthropology at the University of Lucerne is looking for a doctoral researcher.

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

The University of Lucerne is the youngest university in Switzerland. Founded in 2000, it has four faculties and around 3,000 students. The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences with its ten institutes and departments focuses on interdisciplinarity and innovation in research and teaching. The Faculty offers its almost 900 students a range of courses that are unique in Switzerland, placing great emphasis on excellent support and a close link between research and teaching activities.

We offer :

• A committed international team of colleagues interested in cooperation and academic exchange. The doctoral student will be supervised by Dr Sandra Bärnreuther (incoming assistant professor for medical anthropology).
• A dynamic and innovative research setting within a young university with a strong focus on interdisciplinary collaboration;
• International and national networks;
• The opportunity to join the "Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences" at the University of Lucerne and the Swiss-wide "Swiss Graduate Program in Anthropology" (http : / / anthropology.cuso.ch).

Responsibilities

Requirements

We are looking forward to your application by submitting the following in one pdf file : 1) a cover letter, 2) an outline of your project idea (max. 1 page), 3) your CV, 4) a writing sample (e.g. an M.A. chapter), 5) copies of your degrees, 6) the names and contact details of two potential referees.

Please submit your application by September 29, 2019 latest.

In the interest of gender diversity in research and teaching, the university strongly encourages applications from women. The terms and conditions of the appointment are governed by the provisions of cantonal personnel law.

Expiry

This position has a past deadline (September 29, 2019); it is likely closed.

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