The Department of History at the University of Zurich is filling a vacancy as of January 1, 2027
Senior Teaching and Research Assistant position
The Department of History at the University of Zurich is one of the largest and most diverse historical institutes in the German-speaking world. Around 130 members of staff teach and conduct research here; around 2000 students are enrolled on Bachelor's and Master's degree courses and doctoral programs.
The Senior Teaching and Research Assistant position is affiliated with the Department of History. Applications
from all periods (from antiquity to contemporary history) are possible.
Your Responsibilities:
• Development and implementation of a postdoctoral project / habilitation
• Teaching 3 courses per year
• Participation in the academic administration at the Department of History
• Active participation in at least one of the Department of History’s key research themes
Your Profil:
• An excellent PhD in history (Thesis defense completed at the time of application), academic career of no more than 4 years since obtaining a Ph.D.
• International visibility (demonstrated through high-quality publications and mobility)
• Determination to pursue an academic career
• Excellent language skills in German and English
• Teaching experience and willingness to undergo further didactic training
What we offer:
You will have the opportunity to advance your own research while expanding your teaching and organizational skills. You will be part of a vibrant Department and have the opportunity to interact with researchers and faculty from different areas and periods of history. The position is limited to an initial 3 years with the possibility of one 3-year extension. The conditions of employment and salary are based on cantonal regulations.
Place of work: University of Zurich, Karl Schmid-Strasse 4, 8006 Zürich
The Application should include the following documents:
• Letter of motivation, CV, list of publications, list of courses taught, teaching evaluations, transcripts of records
• Project outline (2-3 pages)
• Details of 2 people from whom references can be obtained
For further information please contact: Prof. Dr. Monika Dommann (Head of Department)
Please submit your application by 31.08.2026 to sek@hist.uzh.ch
The University of Zurich aims to increase the proportion of women in academic positions and therefore
strongly encourages female academics to apply.
