Doctoral Student in Instructional Psychology 80 %

Join a Dynamic Academic Environment

The University of Zurich, Switzerland's largest university, invites talented individuals to explore a range of opportunities across various subject areas and professional fields. With a workforce of around 10,000 employees and twelve professional apprenticeship streams, we pride ourselves on providing an inspiring environment characterized by cutting-edge research and top-class education.

Your Responsibilities

We offer an engaging platform for you to:

• Research with Impact: Pursue an original and high-quality dissertation project in digital education that aligns with our lab’s research agenda and addresses pertinent scientific and practical questions.
• Co-construction Instead of Convention: Cultivate an independent academic profile through innovative research ideas, conceptual precision, and a strong interest in theory-based or experimental work.
• Methodological Strength: Develop advanced methodological competencies, particularly in experimental designs and meta-analytic approaches, and apply these rigorously in your research.
• Academic Collaboration and Responsibility: Actively contribute to the intellectual life of the lab, engaging reliably in collaborative projects and taking ownership of project-related responsibilities.
• Transfer with Substance: Foster dialogue between your research and educational practice, engaging relevant stakeholders to enhance the societal relevance and visibility of our lab’s work.

Your Profile

The ideal candidate possesses:

• A master’s degree (or equivalent qualification) in educational science, psychology, computer science, instructional design, or a related field.
• A strong focus on scientific inquiry and a keen interest in interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Expertise in quantitative methods, preferably with a focus on experimental research.
• A desire to pursue an academic career.
• Courage to innovate, combined with a pragmatic approach.
• Initial experience working in teams and on research projects is advantageous.
• Confident communication skills in English as the primary working and publication language. Knowledge of German is a plus but not a requirement.