The newly established Chair of Global Security, held by Prof. Annette Idler, is part of the Department of Humanities, Social and Political Sciences (D-GESS) at ETH Zurich. The Chair examines global security, especially in relation to armed conflicts, the global illicit economy, transitions from war to peace, and the interconnections between local conflict dynamics and global shifts in order and power. Its mixed-methods research programme integrates macro-level theory with detailed, contextualised fieldwork across world regions, combines qualitative, quantitative, and computational approaches, and bridges the social sciences with complexity science and other disciplines. The Chair’s international research group engages closely with international organisations, governments, and civil society.
This position is an ideal entry point after completing a university degree and is fixed-term for about two years. You will work closely with Prof. Idler, gain insight into teaching and research at a newly established chair at ETH Zurich and engage with a wide range of global security issues. There is also scope to develop a small independent research project of your own, for example towards a PhD proposal.
Tasks
- Prepare the Chair’s courses each semester.
- Manage the online learning environment for the Chair’s courses.
- Help with grading.
- Represent the Chair on the departmental Teaching Committee as needed.
- Support Prof. Idler with research for teaching and research projects, including literature and background research, data collection and management, editorial support, and preparing presentations.
- Maintain the Chair’s teaching records.
Requirements
- Hold a Master’s degree in Political Science, International Relations or a related discipline.
- Have specialist knowledge of international politics and global security.
- Be familiar with relevant research institutes and publication outlets.
- Have an excellent command of written and spoken English.
- Knowledge of German is an advantage.
- Experience with qualitative and/or quantitative research methods.
- Demonstrate a high degree of independence.
- Possess very good IT skills.
Benefits
- Varied and challenging work in a stimulating and motivating environment at a world-leading university.
- Opportunity to develop a small independent research project, for example towards a PhD proposal.
- Numerous benefits such as public transport subscriptions and car sharing, a wide range of sports offered by ASVZ, childcare, and attractive pension benefits.
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Das Team
The Chair’s international research group engages closely with international organisations, governments, and civil society. You will work closely with Prof. Idler and be part of a newly established chair at ETH Zurich.