The University of Geneva seeks a Junior PhD Assistant in Geography and Environment for a fixed-term, onsite role. The position involves conducting doctoral research, teaching, and participating in departmental activities.
This PhD assistant position, funded by the Department of Public Instruction, is based at the University of Geneva. The primary objective is to complete a doctoral thesis within the Department of Geography and Environment while contributing to teaching and research initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Conduct original doctoral research and write a thesis within the Department of Geography and Environment's scope.
- Deliver instruction for Bachelor-level courses at the department.
- Mentor students, design examinations, and grade assessment materials.
- Join the Geography doctoral program of the Conference of Universities of Western Switzerland and engage in departmental research activities.
Requirements
- Possess a Master's degree in geography or an equivalent qualification in social sciences, territorial planning, or urbanism.
- Demonstrate strong interest and capability in geography research aligned with the department's expertise.
- Show familiarity with or interest in critical, qualitative, creative, or visual research methodologies.
- Communicate fluently in French, both spoken and written.
- Maintain a good proficiency level in English.
What the company offers
- Initial two-year contract, renewable for two additional periods of two and one year, with a maximum tenure of five years.
- Academic supervision for the doctoral thesis provided by a department professor.
- Compensation aligned with class 8, year 4 of the Geneva State salary grid.
About the company
The University of Geneva hosts a robust academic environment, integrating its Geography doctoral program with the Conference of Universities of Western Switzerland. The institution supports research and teaching within the Department of Geography and Environment.
- Integration into the regional Geography doctoral program of the Conference of Universities of Western Switzerland.
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