[DemocracyNet.eu-list] FW: [PHILOS-L] CORRECTION: 5-year PhD Position (with Assistantship) in Political Theory, University of Lausanne

[Chiara Valsangiacomo-Balmelli]

Dear friends of DemocracyNet,

Here below is a job ad for a 5-year PhD position in political (democratic!) theory at the University of Lausanne. Please feel free to circulate it among any students who may be interested.

Best wishes,
Chiara


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Chiara Valsangiacomo-Balmelli, Ph.D.

University of Lausanne

Center for Public Law

+41 (0)79 266 06 45<tel:+41792660645>

chiara.valsangiacomo<mailto:chiara.valsangiacomo at ucd.ie>-balmelli at unil.ch

Personal website<https://chiaravalsangiacomo.owlstown.net/>





From: Philosophy in Europe <PHILOS-L at LISTSERV.LIV.AC.UK> on behalf of Baris Can Kastas <00001d71c4920db9-dmarc-request at LISTSERV.LIV.AC.UK>
Date: Monday, 5 January 2026 at 22:17
To: PHILOS-L at LISTSERV.LIV.AC.UK <PHILOS-L at LISTSERV.LIV.AC.UK>
Subject: [PHILOS-L] CORRECTION: 5-year PhD Position (with Assistantship) in Political Theory, University of Lausanne

Dear all,

Our research unit at the University of Lausanne is looking for a new PhD student to join us!

The position comes with assistantship duties and offers a contract that can be extended for up to 5 years. The prospective doctoral assistant will work with Professor Sandrine Baume on the topic of "the relationship between democracy and the life cycle (e.g. old age or youth)", either in political theory or the history of political ideas. We welcome all thesis proposals that are connected to the proposed theme. The position requires only proficiency in English, but knowledge of French would be an appreciated bonus.

The deadline for applications ends on February 15, with an expected start date of April 1st 2026 (or another date to be agreed upon).

Applications should include:

  *   A cover letter;
  *   A curriculum vitae;
  *   Copies of academic diplomas;
  *   A research paper (Master’s thesis, seminar paper, conference paper, or other scholarly publication);
  *   A brief presentation of a doctoral thesis project (2 pages) related to the announced theme.

Applications must be made through the following link: https://career5.successfactors.eu/career?career%5fns=job%5flisting&company=universitdP&navBarLevel=JOB%5fSEARCH&rcm%5fsite%5flocale=en%5fUS&career_job_req_id=22614&selected_lang=en_US&jobAlertController_jobAlertId=&jobAlertController_jobAlertName=&browserTimeZone=Europe/Zurich&_s.crb=WbqwQo4oZj1musvW9d7Hhgl%2fsAySYWoungYDdKqitpk%3d

UNIL is an equal-opportunity employer, committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, promoting a healthy work-life balance and supporting early career researchers.

Interested applicants can also contact Professor Sandrine Baume (sandrine.baume at unil.ch<mailto:sandrine.baume at unil.ch>) for more information.

We are looking forward to hearing from prospective candidates!

All the best,

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Barış C. Kaştaş (il/he)

Assistant diplômé en Théorie Politique, Université de Lausanne (Centre de droit public)

MA Théorie Politique, Sciences Po Ecole de la Recherche (ancien Ecole doctorale)
T: +41 21 692 28 18

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