Doctoral (PhD) position 80 %
Start of employment September 1, 2026, or as agreed, temporaryThe chair of Individual Differences and Assessment (headed by Prof. Dr. Wiebke Bleidorn) focuses on measuring, explaining, and predicting the structures and processes of personality that underlie human experience and behavior. As part of a research project funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation (PI: Dr. Michael Krämer; duration: 4 years), we will investigate solitude as a psychological experience. In several subprojects, we will analyze relationships between solitude and personal and contextual factors to develop an integrative theory of the circumstances under which people experience solitude as positive or negative. A central goal is to gain a better understanding of the regulatory processes underlying the desire for solitude and solitude behavior. To this end, we will collect ambulatory assessment data and integrate existing data sets.
Your responsibilities
- Planning, implementation, and analysis of meta-analyses and intensive longitudinal data (experience sampling, smartphone sensing)
- Conducting independent studies in the areas of personality development, solitude, or social relationships
- Authoring scientific publications
- Presenting research findings at national and international conferences
Your profile
- Above-average degree in psychology (MSc or equivalent)
- Strong interest in the topics of personality (development), social relationships, and/or loneliness
- Strong statistical skills (e.g., multilevel regression, structural equation modeling); preferably, intermedi-ate proficiency with the statistical software R
- Very good command of English (written and oral)
- High consicentiousness and ability to work independently
Information on your application
Please submit your application electronically as a single PDF to Dr. Michael Krämer, including the standard documents (CV, transcripts), a cover letter of approximately one page explaining why you are a good fit for the position, and a relevant publication (e.g., master's thesis). The application deadline is May 31, 2026.The Department of Psychology at the University of Zurich values transparent, reproducible, and replicable research and supports open science practices. As an applicant, you are asked to explain in your letter how you have already pursued these practices and/or intend to pursue them in the future.
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