University of Zurich PhD Position in Human Geography 2026

Applications are invited for a fully-funded doctoral position in Human Geography at the University of Zurich. The project investigates institutional conditions related to race and socio-economic minorization in Swiss education and will involve qualitative fieldwork, data analysis, and a dissertation. The position is for four years with an initial three-year appointment and a one-year extension, and includes participation in the Zurich Graduate School in Geography & Earth System Science and opportunities to attend international conferences.

Structured doctoral program, regular mentoring, opportunities to attend workshops and international conferences, supervision by project team, access to university facilities.

Master’s degree in geography, sociology, educational studies, youth studies, social anthropology, social work, or a closely related field; experience in qualitative research and interest in inequality and justice; willingness to engage with questions of equality and institutional discrimination.

Submit documents as a single PDF via the Apply now button; includes motivation letter, CV, referees, degree transcripts, writing sample, and a short English essay.