Postdoctoral Position in Cognitive Psychology

University of Zürich Department of Psychology

Department of Psychology, Cognitive Psychology Unit

Postdoctoral Position 80 %

Start of employment can be between June 1st and October 1st 2026, temporary

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

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

  • 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

The position is for initially 3 years, with possible renewal for one year.

Please send applications including your CV and motivation letter no later than March 20, 2026 electronically as a single PDF to: Michaela Oestmann

What we offer

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

Department of Psychology, Cognitive Psychology Unit

Binzmühlestrasse 14, 8050 Zürich, Switzerland

Further information

Questions about the job

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