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 — Present

University of Zurich • Zurich, CH

Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Zurich focusing on research in political communication.

Assistant Professor

2024-01-01 — 2025-01-01

California State University, Dominguez Hills • Dominguez Hills, CA, US

Teaching and conducting research in the Department of Political Science.

Administrator

2022-01-01 — 2024-01-01

Center 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 — 2022-01-01

University of California, Santa Barbara • Santa Barbara, CA, US

Assisted in teaching undergraduate courses in Political Science.

Teaching Assistant

2016-01-01 — 2017-01-01

University of California, Santa Barbara • Santa Barbara, CA, US

Supported teaching staff and assisted in academic responsibilities.

Fulbright Teaching Scholar

2016-01-01 — 2017-01-01

Wabash College • Crawfordsville, IN, US

Engaged in cultural and educational exchange, teaching courses related to Political Science.

Instructor

2013-01-01 — 2016-01-01

Université Populaire Européenne • Europe

Instructed courses in political science and related fields.

Requirements for University of Zurich

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Law or equivalent from a recognized university Minimum 180 ECTS credits
Application Checklist
  • Matriculation certificate
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Copy of passport
  • Motivation letter
Specialization Notes

Department of Law