Post-doc

The position is a post‑doctoral appointment at the Institute of Communication and Media Studies, University of Bern, an internationally connected university that encourages interdisciplinary work. The role is designed for scholars who wish to advance research within political communication while being part of a collaborative academic community. The successful candidate will conduct empirical studies that may involve surveys, experiments, statistical modelling, interviews, or discourse analysis, depending on the project’s needs. They will be expected to prepare and deliver presentations at national or international conferences and to target publication in high‑impact journals. Daily work will also include close cooperation with fellow researchers and contributing to the institute’s scholarly environment. Applicants must hold an above‑average PhD in communication science, a related social‑science discipline, or psychology, or be close to completing such a degree. They should demonstrate a strong interest in political communication, solid competence in quantitative and/or qualitative research methods, and a willingness to disseminate their work widely. Teamwork skills and fluency in English are required; knowledge of German is advantageous and French is considered a plus. The university offers a collegial atmosphere, freedom to pursue independent ideas