Job Description

Department of Psychology, Cognitive Psychology Unit

Postdoctoral Position 80 %

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Start of employment : The ideal start date would be January 1st, 2026 but could also be somewhat earlier or later
Research at the Zurich Cognitive Psychology Unit focuses on capacity limits of cognition, in particular working memory, long-term memory, and attention, which we investigate with experimental, individual-differences and aging studies and computational modeling.

Your responsibilities

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The successful applicant will work with the head of the Cognitive Psychology Unit, Prof. Dr. Klaus Oberauer, and the Cognitive Psychology team. The post involves research and teaching (one course per semester).

Your profile

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a PhD in psychology or a related discipline experience with experimental research excellent method knowledge and skills very good command of English interest in pursuing an academic career in cognitive psychology


In addition, it would be desirable if you had:experience with publishing in international journals programming skills experience with mathematical / computational modeling

Information on your application

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The position is for initially 3 years, with possible renewal for another 1.5 years.



Please send applications including your CV and motivation letter no later than September 10, 2025 electronically as a single PDF to: Michaela Oestmann

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, Cognitive Psychology Unit

Binzmuhlestrasse 14, 8050 Zurich, Switzerland

Further information

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Questions about the job

Prof. Dr. Klaus Oberauer

Lehrstuhlinhaber Allgemeine Psychologie (Kognition)

Working at UZH

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