Call for applications
University of St. Gallen, Switzerland
Application deadline: 30 April 2026
Conversational German skills are required.
We are hiring a PhD student in the History of Science, History of Technology and/or Environmental History of the 19th or 20th century. The position is available from 1 June 2026. We welcome applications from individuals with a master's degree in history or related fields and an interest in independent research.
The position offers ample research time in a stimulating environment, transparent supervision structures provided by Professor Dania Achermann and Professor Caspar Hirschi, and space for your own ideas and projects. In addition to working on your dissertation, the job description includes a limited amount of assistant and teaching supervision tasks. There is also the possibility of additional paid teaching. The position is initially limited to three years and can be extended for a further two years after successful completion of the pre-study.
The dissertation can be written in English or German, but German language skills are required for active participation within the department.
We look forward to receiving applications from motivated ealy career researchers who are enthusiastic about the history of science, technology and/or the environment and who would like to actively participate in our regular colloquia at the Department of History.
Application deadline: 30 April 2026
Start date: 1 June 2026
Required documents: Letter of motivation, CV, certificates, and a sample of academic writing (seminar paper or Master's thesis)
You can find more information about this position on the University of St.Gallen job portal: https://jobs.unisg.ch/offene-stellen/promotionsstelle-m-w-d/314df227-e433-426a-992a-7de22340abe5
We look forward to receiving your application and working together on exciting historical research questions!
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