PhD Candidate / Doctoral Researcher (100%) for the REPAIR project

The PhD Candidate / Doctoral Researcher position at the University of Lucerne is a fully funded four-year doctoral appointment linked to the ERC-funded REPAIR project, focusing on AI, welfare state politics and labour markets across OECD countries. The role involves conducting independent doctoral research, contributing to cross-national analyses, and publishing in international journals, with opportunities to participate in conferences and workshops within an international research network.

Four years of fully funded employment, opportunities to publish in international journals, career mentoring and professional development support, participation in international conferences and workshops

Applicants must hold a completed Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Political Science, Public Administration, Sociology, Economics or a closely related discipline and demonstrate strong interest in welfare state institutions, labour market regulation, and technology governance.

Submit a doctoral research proposal and application through the university’s vacancies portal