OpenFieldCSZ Postdoctoral Fellowship in Participatory Research Methodologies
Two-year postdoctoral research appointment evaluating epistemological standards, public engagement impact metrics, and data governance in large-scale participatory science projects.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- PhD in science and technology studies (STS), sociology, human geography, or open science
- English language proficiency
- Full professional English fluency; working knowledge of German
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Track record of peer-reviewed articles evaluating citizen science quality, ethics, or epistemology
- Recommendation letters
- Three international academic referee letters
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- CHF 88,000 to CHF 98,000 annual gross salary plus university research travel budget
- Application fee
- CHF 0
- Tuition / joining costs
- Not applicable (academic staff appointment)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- April 30, 2027 (Autumn 2027 start)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Citizen Science Zurich documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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