Implementation Science in Nursing & PINNACLE Research Group
Postdoctoral Researcher in Family-Focused, Participatory Sepsis Research 50 %
Start of employment January 2027 or by agreement, temporaryWe invite applications for Postdoctoral Research within the PPIE/Family Work Package of the Learn4Sepsis, a UMZH-based research ecosystem for precision medicine and health care in sepsis.
This PPIE/Family Work Package focuses on innovations in age-sensitive patient and public involvement and engagement (PPIE), research co-designs across the Learn4Sepsis research ecosystem, and family-reported outcome and experience measures (FROM/FREM) in sepsis, from newborns to older adults.
The position is jointly based at the Implementation Science in Nursing Research Group at the University of Zurich / University Hospital of Zurich, and the PINNACLE Research Group of the Department of Pediatric Intensive Care & Neonatology at the University Children's Hospital Zurich, offering excellent opportunities to deepen your expertise in patient and public involvement and engagement, participatory research, and family-focused outcomes in sepsis across the lifespan and innovation in instrument development within an interdisciplinary, academic-clinical setting.
Your responsibilities
This Postdoctoral Research position will lead the PPIE/Family Work Package of the UMZH Learn4Sepsis, working closely with researchers, patient/family research partners, doctoral students and other researchers across the Learn4Sepsis ecosystem. Responsibilities include:
- Contribute to developing and implementing the PPIE framework and governance of the Learn4Sepsis ecosystem, including the set-up and support of a diverse patient and public panels across age groups and illness trajectories.
- Support the development, adaptation and delivery of PPIE activities within the Learn4Sepsis together with researchers, healthcare professionals and patient and family partners and the Swiss Sepsis Programme.
- Lead the development and evaluation of PPIE processes and outcomes using qualitative / mixed methods (e.g. surveys, focus groups), including ethical and practical aspects of partnering with children and vulnerable groups.
- Lead the scientific work on family-reported outcome and experience measures in sepsis (FROM/FREM): define core outcome set, review existing instruments, and select, adapt or co-develop measures with patient and family partners for use in the Swiss Sepsis Cohort and long-term follow-up.
- Support planning and coordination of WP-specific research activities, including funding acquisition, ethics submissions and data management.
- Collaborate closely with researchers across the Learn4Sepsis ecosystem and in specific work packages.
- Contribute to supervision of doctoral and master students.
- Coordinate dissemination activities of the work package, co-author peer-reviewed publications and contribute to scientific and public lay presentations, co-produced with patient partners.
Your profile
We are looking for a highly motivated candidate with a strong background in nursing, medicine, health sciences, or psychology, and a passion for partnering patients and families in sepsis research:
- PhD in Nursing or Clinical Science, Public Health, Health Sciences, Social Sciences or related field.
- Strong interest in patient and public involvement and engagement, participatory research, and family-focused long-term outcomes of sepsis
- Emerging research profile in sepsis, PPIE, family-focused care, or long-term outcomes of critical illness is an asset.
- Clinical expertise in sepsis, nursing, medicine, allied health or critical care is an asset.
- Ability to work in partnership with patients, families, members of the public, clinicians, and researchers across Switzerland, with sensitivity to diversity, equity and inclusion.
- Excellent command of written and spoken English and German.
- Proficient skills in interdisciplinary collaborations and project management.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and in diverse research teams.
Information on your application
Please submit your electronic application (in a single PDF file), outlining your motivation for the position, including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, publication record, and certificates.What we offer
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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!
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Please apply via our job portal www.jobs.uzh.ch by 30.11.2026.
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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