Postdoctoral Researcher / Postdoctoral Researcheress in Instructional Psychology

Universität Zürich - June 16, 2025

The University of Zurich: Join Our Innovative Team

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 currently 12 professional apprenticeship streams, the University provides an inspiring working environment focused on cutting-edge research and top-tier education. Leverage your talent and skills with us, and discover more about UZH as an employer!

Your Responsibilities

What you can expect from us:

  • Research with Impact: Develop your priorities in the field of digital education, contributing to ongoing projects or exploring new funding opportunities.
  • Co-construction instead of Convention: Shape your academic profile through innovative ideas, research-based designs, and a passion for experimentation.
  • Teaching with Depth: Share your expertise by leading research-based seminars and supervising dissertations and other theses.
  • Leadership on a Small Scale: Provide specialist advice and support to doctoral candidates and students, tailored to project responsibilities.
  • Transfer with Substance: Communicate your ideas effectively in dialogues with schools, universities, or EdTech start-ups.

Your Profile

  • A doctorate in educational science, psychology, computer science, instructional design, or a related field.
  • Proven ability to conduct independent scientific work with a keen interest in interdisciplinary collaboration.
  • Strong expertise in quantitative methods, ideally with a focus on experimental research.
  • A passion for implementing research-based teaching concepts.
  • A high interest in using your postdoctoral phase to establish yourself as a researcher.
  • Courage to innovate, complemented by a pragmatic approach.
  • Initial experience in acquiring third-party funding and/or managing larger projects is preferable.
  • Confidence in communicating in English; 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.

For inquiries, please contact:

Nina Metzger
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Location : Zürich
Country : Switzerland

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