Join Us at the University of Zurich
The University of Zurich, Switzerland's largest university, offers a wide range of attractive positions across various disciplines 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. We invite you to apply your talents and skills with us and learn more about UZH as an employer!
Your Responsibilities
The postdoctoral researcher will play a crucial role in project management. Key responsibilities include:
- Assisting the principal investigator with various research tasks.
- Managing the translation of the questionnaire and programming the survey.
- Providing feedback on pre-registrations by subgroups and troubleshooting issues.
- Preparing and analyzing data while facilitating workshops in Zurich.
- Engaging in outreach activities, including writing descriptive summary reports.
- Leading several manuscripts and contributing to a meta-science manuscript aimed at enhancing global science initiatives.
- Collaborating with leading scholars on specific subtopics within the broader project, gaining international experience through partnerships with prominent figures in Social Psychology, Health Research, and Public Policy.
- Presenting work at international scientific conferences.
- Co-authoring at least one manuscript with a PhD student while assuming a supervisory role to develop mentoring skills alongside the principal investigator.
Your Profile
We are looking for candidates with the following qualifications:
- PhD degree or equivalent in (Social or Clinical) Psychology or a related field.
- Strong interest in psychological research and LGBTIQ+ issues.
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals.
- Project management skills and experience with quantitative research methods and statistical analysis (e.g., R).
- Knowledge of qualitative research methods is a plus.
- Proficient written and spoken English; knowledge of or willingness to acquire German.
- Cultural sensitivity and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Supervision experience is advantageous.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong interest and connection to the LGBTIQ+ community.
Why Join Us?
- Impactful Experience: Contribute to meaningful research and outreach activities that support LGBTIQ+ rights, well-being, and health on a global scale.
- Supportive Environment: Work in a collaborative and inclusive team that values diverse perspectives and offers equitable working conditions.
- International Experience: Collaborate with scholars, practitioners, and key institutions from across Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, North America, and Oceania. Engage with established scholars globally and participate in international conferences.
Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.