Job Description

The Faculty of Psychology is one of seven faculties of the oldest university in Switzerland. With our core focus on Society & Choice and Health & Interventions, we are successful both nationally and internationally in our research and study programs.

The Center for Cognitive and Decision Sciences (CDS) at the Faculty of Psychology is seeking a student research assistant to work on projects concerning research in the decision sciences and to provide support relating to teaching.

Your position

We offer a student research assistant position of 10 hours per week. The appointment is for 6 months (with the possibility of extension) starting 1 March 2026. The successful candidate will be responsible for a range of research tasks, including literature search, data curation, coding for systematic literature reviews, data analysis, and miscellaneous administrative activities (e.g., maintenance of lab records and study materials, participant recruitment, support relating to teaching).

Your profile

You are enrolled in a Bachelor program at the University of Basel, preferably in psychology, and at least in your second year of study. Candidates should demonstrate excellent verbal and interpersonal skills when working in a team environment, along with reliability, attention to detail, computer literacy and motivation to further develop technical skills (e.g., programming), and a strong work ethic.

We offer you

The Center for Cognitive and Decision Sciences offers a cooperative, flexible, and friendly working environment, in which the successful candidate will have the opportunity to be involved in a broad range of research activities. The center's working language is English.

Application / Contact

Application deadline: 31 January 2026

Interviews: First two weeks of February 2026



Applicants should submit the following documents, written in English, using the University of Basel's online recruiting tool (applications through other channels will not be considered):Letter of intent stating motivation to apply for the position, past and current research experience, and research interests Curriculum vitae Transcripts of grades / courses attended


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

Further information

If you have questions about the position, please contact laura.wiles@unibas.ch.
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