Department of Psychology
Senior scientist position (tenured) in cultural psychology 100 %
Start of employment 01.08.2025, permanent employmentThe Department of Psychology at the University of Zurich, seeks applications for a tenured, full-time position in Cultural Psychology.
With its wide-ranging research and teaching activities, the Department of Psychology offers a rich academic environment that values scientific exchange and cooperation. The Department of Psychology endorses open science practices that lead to transparent, reproducible and replicable research.
Your responsibilities
- This position has a strong focus on research but also encompasses teaching of two classes of 90 min per week, each (in German or English).
- Candidates are expected to deliver high-quality teaching, develop and implement an engaging curriculum in cultural psychology, and advise students in this area.
Your profile
Candidates should hold a PhD in psychology (or related disciplines), have an excellent track record of academic achievements showing both a strong theoretical focus and emphasis on robust, replicable empirical results in the field of cultural psychology, and demonstrate willingness to collaborate actively with researchers from related disciplines.
Information on your application
Please send applications including a cover letter including the applicant's fit with one or more of the department's research topics (see the 10-year mission statement of the Dept. of Psychology; 1–2 pages), a CV with a list of publications and grants, a description of up to three major achievements (1 page), a research statement detailing the planned research at the University of Zurich (1 page), an open-science statement (0.5 pages), and a teaching statement (0.5 pages) as a single PDF to Prof. Andreas Maercker no later than December 12, 2024.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!
More → https://www.uzh.ch/cmsssl/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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