Job Description

Department of Psychology

Lecturer Research Psychological Data Management and -Stewardship 100 %

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Start of employment June 1, 2026, or by agreement, permanent employment
The Department of Psychology at the University of Zurich invites applications for a tenured Lecturer Research position for Psychological Data Management and -Stewardship. We are seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable individual to lead and develop our IT, Data Management and Data Stewardship service unit to ensure state-of-the-art, responsible and effective data management, curation and sharing, in alignment with FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable and Reusable) data principles and along the research data lifecycle. This is an independent, non-professorial position not attached to a specific chair reporting to the department head.

Your responsibilities

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The lecturer will lead the IT, Data Management and Data Stewardship areas of the central support unit of the Department of Psychology to bundle and tailor research support services for information security, data awareness, data management, technology-based data acquisition and real-world data integration. The position comprises strategical and financial planning, human resource management as well as reporting and controlling responsibilities. Landscape monitoring, knowledge management, stakeholder orientation and network building will be important elements as the position aims to strengthen collaboration, interdisciplinary exchange and institutional capacity around FAIR research data. The lecturer is also expected to contribute to the interdisciplinary Data Stewards Network at UZH to facilitate scientific collaboration and harness synergies across research domains.The teaching load amounts to 2 - 3 hours per week and should target all levels (BA, MA, PHD). In addition, the lecturer will be responsible for organizing information events and creating information material for students and researchers. The lecturer will also supervise BA and MA thesis projects. Besides research support and teaching, we expect the engagement in research, publications, and grant writing in related areas such as data stewardship, open science or digital infrastructure for research.

Your profile

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Applicants hold a PhD degree in psychology or in data science or related fields with a clear psychological focus and have a strong record of academic achievements (research, publications, grants) together with a track record or training in the different aspects (technical, legal, ethical) of FAIR data management, data stewardship, data lifecycle management, and open research practices. We are looking specifically for individuals with demonstrated experience in conducting and publishing from own research projects within the profile of the lectureship, leadership experience and project management skills. Suitable applicants are competent in the conceptual development and in translating business and research processes in data struc-tures and workflows. They have excellent communication and collaboration skills to integrate and mediate between the different stakeholders' perspectives. Suitable applicants are proficient in didactics and have several years of experience in designing and implementing university teaching and supervising BA and MA thesis projects. Proficient knowledge of German (within one year) and English is needed. Experience in working with multiple data types, especially with highdensity data with high potential for reuse (e.g., neuropsychological or wearables data), and with data analysis and management tools is preferred. Knowledge and experience with governance in higher education and science are a further asset. The University of Zurich aims to increase the proportion of women and diversity in research and teaching, and thus explicitly invites applications from suitably qualified individuals.

Information on your application

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Applicants should submit the following (in a single PDF file) via email to jobs@psychologie.uzh.ch:a cover letter outlining motivation and qualifications a detailed curriculum vitae (CV) reference letters or contact information for at least two referees

Application deadline: 16.01.2026.



The salary is according to cantonal guidelines.

What we offer

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Work-Life Balance

Flexible working models (such as part-time positions, mobile working, job-sharing) Childcare at the kihz foundation of UZH and ETH

Learning and Development

Wide range of continuing education courses of UZH and the Canton of Zurich Language Center run jointly with ETH Zurich

Food

Food and drinks at reduced prices in the UZH cafeterias Lunch-Check-card with UZH contribution

Healthcare

Special conditions on the Academic Sports Association ASVZ Free seasonal flu vaccinations Rest and relaxation at the quiet room in the university tower

Discounts

Private traffic: Carsharing, rent a vehicle, parking space Digitalization: Hardware, software, mobile phone subscriptions Special conditions on hotel reservations

Conditions of Employment

Policies of the UZH Most UZH staff are employed according to public law

International Services

Support for people from outside Switzerland

Campuses

Campuses Zurich City, Zurich Irchel, Oerlikon and Schlieren Sites Zurich West, Old Botanical Garden, Botanical Garden and Lengg

Location

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Department of Psychology

Binzmuhlestrasse 14, 8050 Zurich, Switzerland

Further information

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Questions about the job

Dr. phil. Annina Clerici

Managing Director of the Department of Psychology

Working at UZH

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