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October 2, 2025
Two PhD positions at the University of Zurich
From: David Chiavacci <dachiava@hotmail.com>
Date: 2025/04/09
Two PhD positions in the research project "Agenda setting and framing of immigration in Japan, 1975-2025" 80 %, University of Zurich
Institute of Asian and Oriental Studies, Chair in Social Science of Japan
Start of employment 1 October 2025 or upon agreement
We seek two PhD candidates with a strong interest in media and political representation of labor or refugee immigration in Japan and in frame analysis. The research project will study the agenda setting and immigration framing in public and political debate in Japan from 1975 to 2025 and its consequences on immigration policy. The aim of the project is to clarify the shifts between different frames of immigration (for example, portrayal of labor immigration in the context of national identity, international reputation, public security, economic growth etc.) over five decades, the interrelation between media framing and political framing (in policy proposals, diet debates etc.) and the influence of their interaction on agenda-setting processes as well as immigration policymaking by blocking or enabling immigration reforms.
The two PhD positions include the following responsibilities:
The two PhD positions include the following responsibilities:
- Collaborating in the development and implementation of the research project with the other team members (Prof. David Chiavacci and Prof. Tobias Weiss [Sophia University, Tokyo])
- Developing and realizing a PhD project on agenda setting and framing of labor or refugee immigration in Japan based on your own research interests within the joint project
Your profile:
- Excellent MA in social science research on Japan
- Solid training in social science methods
- Very good knowledge of Japanese and English
- Training and experience in frame analysis / content analysis advantageous, but not a requirement
- Previous studies and good knowledge of immigration to Japan advantageous, but not a requirement
What we offer:
- Employment (80 %) until end of September 2029
- Salary in accordance with SNSF guidelines (gross annual salary starting at approximately 50,000 CHF)
- Opportunity to develop and realize your own PhD research project
- Attractive funding for your fieldwork in Japan
- Cooperative and stimulating work environment with good infrastructure in a small and highly motivated team
For more information: https://www.aoi.uzh.ch/de/
Deadline for applications: 10 May 2025
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For further information, please contact David Chiavacci (david.chiavacci@uzh.ch).
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