Professor Dr. Julien Labarre
Assistant Professor
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Biography
Julien Labarre is a political scientist and Postdoctoral Researcher at the Department of Communication and Media Research at the University of Zurich. His research specializes in political communication and political behavior with a focus on the impacts of media on health and democracy, specifically investigating phenomena such as disinformation, polarization, and populism. Labarre holds a PhD in Political Science from the University of California, Santa Barbara. Prior to his current position, he served as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science at California State University, Dominguez Hills, and as an Administrator at the Center for Information Technology & Society at UC Santa Barbara. His findings have been featured in prominent media outlets such as New York ABC News, Bloomberg, and Le Monde. Furthermore, he has an extensive publication record that contributes to the understanding of media's role in democratic societies.
Research Interests
Experience
Postdoctoral Fellow
2025-01-01 — PresentUniversity of Zurich • Zurich, CH
Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Zurich focusing on research in political communication.
Assistant Professor
2024-01-01 — 2025-01-01California State University, Dominguez Hills • Dominguez Hills, CA, US
Teaching and conducting research in the Department of Political Science.
Administrator
2022-01-01 — 2024-01-01Center for Information Technology & Society, University of California, Santa Barbara • Santa Barbara, CA, US
Managed administrative tasks and contributed to research at the Center.
Teaching Associate
2018-01-01 — 2022-01-01University of California, Santa Barbara • Santa Barbara, CA, US
Assisted in teaching undergraduate courses in Political Science.
Teaching Assistant
2016-01-01 — 2017-01-01University of California, Santa Barbara • Santa Barbara, CA, US
Supported teaching staff and assisted in academic responsibilities.
Fulbright Teaching Scholar
2016-01-01 — 2017-01-01Wabash College • Crawfordsville, IN, US
Engaged in cultural and educational exchange, teaching courses related to Political Science.
Instructor
2013-01-01 — 2016-01-01Université Populaire Européenne • Europe
Instructed courses in political science and related fields.
Requirements for University of Zurich
Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
IELTS
TOEFL
Prerequisites
Application Checklist
- Matriculation certificate
- Official transcripts
- CV/Resume
- Copy of passport
- Motivation letter
Specialization Notes
Department of Law