Postdoctoral Researcher Opportunity at the Geneva Graduate Institute in International Relations and Political Science, Switzerland

Overview

The Geneva Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies is offering a Postdoctoral Researcher position in International Relations and Political Science. The role is based at NORRAG, the Global Education Centre of the Geneva Graduate Institute in Switzerland, and contributes to an SNSF-funded research project investigating the politics of expertise within organizations such as UNESCO, the OECD, and the World Bank. The research utilizes a mixed-methods design that combines social network analysis with network-cued interviews to explore how expert knowledge is produced, organized, mobilized, and circulated in global education governance.

Who can apply

Experienced researchers interested in international organizations, global governance, education policy, expertise, and international relations are invited to apply for this position. Applicants should be prepared to work within an international, multicultural, and interdisciplinary academic setting that connects academic research with international education policy and global knowledge networks.

What you get

The successful candidate receives a maximum-duration contract running until August 2030, operating at an 80% activity rate. The position offers an opportunity to conduct research within a prominent academic institution located in an important international policy environment surrounded by international organizations and diplomatic institutions.

Key dates

The application deadline is October 21, 2026. The expected starting date is February 2027, though the exact start date will be agreed upon with the successful candidate.