The University of Zurich: Join Our Inspiring Team
The University of Zurich, Switzerland's largest university, offers a range of attractive positions in various subject areas and professional fields. With around 10,000 employees and currently 12 professional apprenticeship streams, the University provides an inspiring working environment centered around cutting-edge research and top-class education. Put your talent and skills to work with us. Find out more about UZH as an employer!
Your Responsibilities
Scientific Activities (60%)
- Support the planning, conduct, and reporting of systematic reviews, scoping reviews, rapid reviews, and other evidence synthesis projects.
- Contribute to protocol development and preparation of review documentation in line with recognised methodological standards (e.g., PRISMA, RAMESES).
- Assist with drafting reports, manuscripts, presentations, and research outputs for academic and non-academic audiences.
Engagement Activities (40%)
- Support the planning, organisation, and facilitation of workshops, stakeholder meetings, and public engagement activities.
- Assist in recruiting and liaising with participants, patient and public contributors, healthcare professionals, and other stakeholders.
- Support preparation of workshop materials, presentations, discussion guides, and summary reports.
- Capture, analyse, and synthesise feedback from engagement activities.
- Provide administrative and organisational support.
Your Profile
- Bachelor's or Master's degree or equivalent practical experience in a relevant discipline (e.g., public health, health services research, psychology, social sciences, healthcare, or related field).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in German/Swiss German and English.
Desirable Criteria
- Experience supporting or facilitating workshops and public/patient engagement activities.
- Experience working within healthcare, public health, academic, or applied research environments.
- Experience planning and conducting systematic reviews, rapid reviews, or other types of evidence synthesis.
- Familiarity with evidence review software (e.g., Covidence, Rayyan, EndNote).
- Experience in implementation science and/or co-production methods.
Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.
Contact Information
Roswitha Kringel
Research Coordinator
roswitha.kringel@uzh.ch