Research Associate in Organisational Psychology, Change & Diversity (80-100%)

About the job

Research Associate in Organisational Psychology, Change & Diversity (80-100%)

University of Applied Psychology FHNW, Institute for Innovation, Transformation and Sustainability

Flexibility, creative freedom, creativity, interdisciplinarity - this is how we work

Your tasks:

As part of a committed and cooperative team, you will work in an innovative environment. Exciting and varied tasks await you, where you can optimally apply your skills:
• You actively participate in research and consulting projects on talent management, employer branding, change and diversity • You support the development of innovative research topics as well as their application and implementation • You contribute to the education and training of students • You actively network with internal and external stakeholders • You actively support new continuing education formats

Your profile:

You are a proactive and team-oriented personality with a good Master’s degree in Psychology and also bring the following qualifications:
• You have knowledge and relevant work experience in the field of talent management, change and diversity • You have sound knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods • You bring a high level of commitment, cooperation skills and the ability to work independently • You are interested in developing research proposals and acquiring research projects

Your prospects:

The uniqueness of FHNW is reflected in the combination of teaching and application-oriented research as well as collaboration with practice. The complementary perspectives enable a differentiated understanding and action in a rapidly changing world. Exchange and collaboration are paramount.

Your benefits:

 

Wide range of university sports

Cultural programme with lectures, concerts, theatre and films

Practised equality of pay between women and men

Targeted support for doctoral projects

Annual working time (42 hours/week) with option for part-time and home office

Mentoring programme for career development and doctoral support

Start date: Position start from 1 September 2026 or by arrangement, limited until 31 August 2028. Apply online Your workplace: University of Applied Psychology FHNW
Riggenbachstrasse 16
4600 Olten Any questions? About the position:

Prof. Dr Dörte Resch, Head of Institute, Contact: +41 62 957 25 36

About the application process:

Jris Meyer, HR Officer, Contact: +41 62 957 27 75

Will you soon be part of our team? We look forward to receiving your application by 15 July 2026.

www.fhnw.ch/de/psychologie