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Dr. Jochen Rehmert serves as a Research Fellow at the University of Basel's Department of Social Sciences within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. He has held this research associate position in the Institute of Political Science since January 2024, leading his SNF Ambizione project focused on politician non-nomination processes. His institutional affiliation places him within Bernoullistrasse 14/16, 4056 Basel, Switzerland, where the Department of Social Sciences collaborates with swisspeace and the Basel Institute on Governance.
Dr. Rehmert completed his doctorate at the Hertie School of Governance in Berlin. His academic trajectory includes postdoctoral research assistant positions at both the Department of Political Science in Zurich (IPZ) and Humboldt University in Berlin, establishing his expertise in comparative political systems before joining the University of Basel.
His research program centers on candidate selection mechanisms within political parties, coalition formation dynamics, and parliamentary representation systems, with specialized attention to Japanese politics. This focus manifests in investigations of how parties manage candidate lineups, balance local interests against party priorities, and determine renomination processes for incumbents. His methodological approach frequently employs quantitative analysis and experimental designs to examine political behavior across different electoral systems.
Analysis of his recent publications reveals consistent scholarly contributions examining representation patterns in proportional representation systems, committee appointment processes, and gender dynamics in candidate selection. His work demonstrates particular strength in German and Japanese political contexts while maintaining comparative relevance across parliamentary democracies. The progression from candidate selection studies to coalition formation research shows expanding analytical scope in his academic career.
Currently heading an SNF Ambizione project, Dr. Rehmert manages significant research funding that supports his investigation into political non-nomination phenomena. While specific advising relationships aren't documented in available materials, his project leadership role suggests mentorship responsibilities for junior researchers within his team. His collaborations with scholars like Fujimura and Jankowski indicate active international research networks.
As part of Basel's Institute of Political Science, Dr. Rehmert contributes to the department's research environment focused on political institutions, electoral systems, and comparative politics. His work intersects with colleagues researching party behavior and parliamentary dynamics, strengthening the department's reputation in these subfields while bringing distinctive expertise in Japanese political systems to the European academic context.
