Job Description

Neurodiversity and Cognition Group, University Hospital of Psychiatry, Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University of Zurich

PhD position in cognitive neuroscience for 4 years 100 %

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Start of employment from December 2025, temporary
The Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry invites applications for a four-year PhD position financed by the SNSF in the structured PhD Program in Psychology.

Your responsibilities

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This PhD position is part of the SNSF Starting grant titled Humour in adolescents on the autism spectrum: a window into cognition and a tool for well-being obtained by Prof. Dr. Mirella Manfredi and entails the following responsibilities:Recruitment of participants Data collection Data analysis Presentation of research results at international scientific meetings Publication of research results in peer-reviewed journal articles Supervision of master theses Assistance in organizing workshops

Your profile

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Successful candidates should be highly motivated and have a strong background in cognitive psychology. Ideally, the candidate should hold a master's degree in experimental psychology or cognitive psychology.

knowledge of Electroencephalography (EEG) will be an advantage. The candidate should show excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work both independently and in groups. The candidate should also have excellent knowledge of English and written and spoken German.

Information on your application

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Please submit your electronic application in a single PDF file

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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Neurodiversity and Cognition Group, University Hospital of Psychiatry, Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University of Zurich

Neumunsterallee 9, 8008 Zurich, Switzerland

Further information

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Questions about the job

Mirella Manfredi

Group Leader

Working at UZH

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