Postdoctoral Research Assistant / Postdoctoral Research Assistantess

Universität Zürich - June 20, 2025

Join the University of Zurich

The University of Zurich, Switzerland's largest university, offers a range of attractive positions across various subject areas and professional fields. With approximately 10,000 employees and 12 professional apprenticeship streams, the University provides an inspiring working environment characterized by cutting-edge research and top-class education. Put your talent and skills to work with us and discover more about UZH as an employer!

Your Responsibilities

As part of our team, you can expect to:

  • Research with Impact: Develop your priorities in the field of digital education, embedded in ongoing projects or with a view to new funding lines (e.g., SNSF, DIZH, Horizon Europe, foundations, etc.).
  • Co-construction Instead of Convention: Actively shape your academic profile with your own ideas, research-based design, and a passion for experimentation.
  • Teaching with Depth: Contribute your expertise in teaching through research-based seminars or the supervision of dissertations and other theses.
  • Leadership on a Small Scale: Provide specialist advice and support to doctoral candidates and students in a goal-oriented manner, according to project responsibilities.
  • Transfer with Substance: Share your ideas with the public and engage in dialogue with schools, universities, or EdTech start-ups.

Your Profile

  • A doctorate in educational science, psychology, computer science, instructional design, or related fields.
  • Independent scientific work with a desire for interdisciplinary collaboration.
  • Sound expertise in quantitative methods, ideally with an emphasis on experimental research.
  • A passion for implementing research-based teaching concepts.
  • A strong interest in leveraging your postdoc phase to advance your research career.
  • The courage to innovate, balanced with a pragmatic approach.
  • Initial experience in acquiring third-party funding and/or implementing larger projects is a bonus.
  • Confident communication skills in English, as it is our common working and publication language. Knowledge of German is a plus, but not a requirement.

Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Nina Metzger
Secretary
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Location : Zürich
Country : Switzerland

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