Job Description

University Hospital of Psychiatry / University of Zurich

Postdoctoral Researcher - fMRI Data Analysis in translational clinical trauma- related emotional memory research 20 - 40 %

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Start of employment 01.03.2025, temporary
The Department of Adult Psychiatry and Psychotherapy at the University of Zurich (UZH) is inviting applications for a one- year Postdoctoral Researcher (20-40%), starting March 2026 or as arranged.

This position is embedded in the Clinical Research Priority Program (CRPP) "Synapse, Trauma and Addiction (STA)", an interdisciplinary research initiative at UZH. The successful candidate will work on well-curated, high-quality fMRI datasets from clinical studies investigating trauma/PTSD, addiction, and memory-related mechanisms.

Your responsibilities

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The postdoc will contribute to ongoing projects examining:

Trauma-related memory processes and memory plasticity Pharmacological modulation of traumatic memories Neural mechanisms of memory updating and persistence fMRI markers relevant to trauma and addiction psychopathology

Your profile

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We are looking for a motivated and analytically strong candidate who:

Holds a PhD in neuroscience, psychology, psychiatry, cognitive science, or a related field Has solid experience in fMRI data analysis (e.g., GLM-based analyses, connectivity, multivariate approaches) Is proficient in relevant tools and pipelines (e.g., SPM, Python, MATLAB, R) Has a strong interest in trauma, memory, and neural plasticity Enjoys working independently with complex datasets and is ready to dive into exciting existing data Is motivated to contribute to publications within an interdisciplinary clinical research environment

Information on your application

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We offer:

A part-time postdoctoral position (20-40%) with flexible start date Access to rich, high-quality clinical fMRI datasets A highly collaborative and interdisciplinary research environment Integration into the CRPP Synapse, Trauma and Addiction (STA) network Excellent infrastructure and scientific support at UZH Opportunities for publication, networking, and career development


Please submit the following documents in one PDF:A brief motivation letter Curriculum vitae List of publications (if available)


Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

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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University Hospital of Psychiatry / University of Zurich

Lenggstrasse 31, 8008 Zurich, Switzerland

Further information

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Questions about the job

Birgit Kleim

Professor

Working at UZH

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