The University of Zurich invites applications for a professorship in history of the earlier Middle Ages with a focus on material cultures (open rank) starting on 1 August 2028.

Depending on the qualifications of the appointee, the professorship will take the form of a chair or a tenure-track assistant professorship.

Candidates are expected to have teaching experience and an outstanding academic record of research in the history of the earlier Middle Ages. The profile of the position includes a focus on some aspect of material culture (including written documents). We expect candidates to have concrete plans for introducing innovative initiatives in this field, securing highly competitive grants (ERC, SNFS), and establishing international partnerships. In addition, the candidate is expected to be open to collaborating with colleagues at the Department of History, in the medieval fields of other disciplines of the humanities, and the «Zentrum Zürcher Mediävistik».

Candidates must hold a PhD degree at the time of application and have an excellent record of academic publications in the relevant field. Teaching may be carried out in English. Non-German speaking candidates are expected to acquire a working knowledge of German within the first three years of their appointment. The Department of History, the University of Zurich and Zurich as a university location offer a stimulating research and teaching environment with rich opportunities for professional exchange and cooperation. The University of Zurich is an equal opportunities employer. To promote diversity in academic leadership, qualified women and individuals from other underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply.

The closing date for applications is 4 November 2026. For additional information about the position, please contact Prof. Dr. Claudia Zey (claudia.zey@hist.uzh.ch).

Online-Bewerbung / Online application

Ausschreibung: 16. September 2026 / Date of publication: 16 September 2026
Bewerbungsfrist: 4. November 2026 / Application deadline: 4 November 2026

Professur für Politik der Ungleichheit / Professorship in Politics of Inequality

The University of Zurich invites applications for a professorship in politics of inequality starting on 1 August 2028.

The holder of the position will conduct research and teach on the relationship between inequality and politics, broadly defined. Substantive areas may include, but are not limited to, the drivers of inequality, its impact on political processes and representation, its implications for policy choices, the relationship between inequality and individual attitudes and behavior, as well as the study of macro-historical patterns of inequality across world regions and international dynamics of inequality. Inequality may be defined by and explored across individual dimensions such as age, class, education, ethnicity, gender, income, language, race, wealth and across systemic dimensions such as level of development and region. Research may focus on the local, regional, national, or international level. The geographic focus and historical scope of the position are open.

Candidates must hold a PhD in Political Science or a related discipline with a clear political science focus and have an outstanding record of academic achievement. Candidates must demonstrate an excellent and internationally recognized research track record in the study of politics and inequality and should have experience in securing research funding. They must also possess a strong teaching record in their area of expertise, as well as the ability to teach general political science courses.

The position is based at the Department of Political Science (IPZ), which offers a dynamic, collaborative, and international environment. The department provides generous support for both research and teaching. The successful candidate will be eligible to apply for funding from the Swiss National Science Foundation, other national funding bodies, and the European Union.

Teaching may be carried out in English. Non-German speaking candidates are expected to acquire a working knowledge of German within the first three years of the appointment. The successful candidate is expected to show an openness to working with colleagues in the department and across the university. The University of Zurich is an equal opportunities employer and committed to diversity in research and teaching. Therefore, applications from candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged.

The closing date for applications is 21 October 2026. For additional information about the position, please contact Prof. Dr. Daniele Caramani (caramani@ipz.uzh.ch).

Online-Bewerbung / Online application

Ausschreibung: 1. September 2026 / Date of publication: 1 September 2026
Bewerbungsfrist: 21. Oktober 2026 / Application deadline: 21 October 2026

Source : Universität Zürich