University Hospital of Psychiatry / University of Zurich
Postdoctoral Researcher - fMRI Data Analysis in translational clinical trauma- related emotional memory research 20 - 40 %
Start of employment 01.03.2025, temporaryThe Department of Adult Psychiatry and Psychotherapy at the University of Zurich (UZH) is inviting applications for a one- year Postdoctoral Researcher (20–40%), starting March 2026 or as arranged.
This position is embedded in the Clinical Research Priority Program (CRPP) “Synapse, Trauma and Addiction (STA)”, an interdisciplinary research initiative at UZH. The successful candidate will work on well-curated, high-quality fMRI datasets from clinical studies investigating trauma/PTSD, addiction, and memory-related mechanisms.
Your responsibilities
The postdoc will contribute to ongoing projects examining:
- Trauma-related memory processes and memory plasticity
- Pharmacological modulation of traumatic memories
- Neural mechanisms of memory updating and persistence
- fMRI markers relevant to trauma and addiction psychopathology
Your profile
We are looking for a motivated and analytically strong candidate who:
- Holds a PhD in neuroscience, psychology, psychiatry, cognitive science, or a related field
- Has solid experience in fMRI data analysis (e.g., GLM-based analyses, connectivity, multivariate approaches)
- Is proficient in relevant tools and pipelines (e.g., SPM, Python, MATLAB, R)
- Has a strong interest in trauma, memory, and neural plasticity
- Enjoys working independently with complex datasets and is ready to dive into exciting existing data
- Is motivated to contribute to publications within an interdisciplinary clinical research environment
Information on your application
We offer:- A part-time postdoctoral position (20–40%) with flexible start date
- Access to rich, high-quality clinical fMRI datasets
- A highly collaborative and interdisciplinary research environment
- Integration into the CRPP Synapse, Trauma and Addiction (STA) network
- Excellent infrastructure and scientific support at UZH
- Opportunities for publication, networking, and career development
Please submit the following documents in one PDF:
- A brief motivation letter
- Curriculum vitae
- List of publications (if available)
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
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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 offers an inspiring working environment on cutting-edge research and top-class education. Put your talent and skills to work with us. Find out more about UZH as an employer!
More → https://www.uzh.ch/en/explore/work.html
Please apply via our job portal www.jobs.uzh.ch.
Working at UZH
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 offers an inspiring working environment on cutting-edge research and top-class education. Put your talent and skills to work with us. Find out more about UZH as an employer!
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