Professor and Head of the Institute for Humans in Complex Systems (80-100%)

Olten

Key information

Publication date:19 December 2025
Workload:80 – 100%
Contract type:Apprenticeship
Place of work:Olten

Job summary

Join the FHNW as a Professor*in and lead the Institute for Human in Complex Systems. Shape future developments in applied psychology!

Tasks

Oversee personnel, financial, and academic management of the institute.
Drive the strategic direction and implementation of the institute.
Foster collaboration with other institutes and networks.

Skills

PhD in psychology with experience in higher education or industry.
Strong leadership and management skills in a knowledge organization.
Proven ability in applied research and project leadership.

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Professor and Head of the Institute for Humans in Complex Systems (80-100%)

University of Applied Psychology FHNW, Institute for Humans in Complex Systems

Your tasks:

The Institute for Humans in Complex Systems deals with the question of how complex systems are to be designed. In doing so, we pursue the following goals:

Optimization of the fit between requirements and personal characteristics
Increase of reliability and safety in socio-technical systems

You lead the institute and the staff according to strategic guidelines and take on tasks in the following areas:

Personnel, financial and professional management of the institute
Assumption of overall responsibility for the strategic orientation of the institute and its implementation within the framework of the extended service mandate
Provision of own services in the areas of education, further training and application-oriented research and development within the framework of the institute's profile
Participation in the management and strategic further development of the University of Applied Psychology as a member of the university management as well as its representation in various committees
Future-oriented further development of the profile and organization of the institute
Promotion of cooperation with other institutes and centers of the university and the FHNW
Maintenance of regional, national and international networks in science and practice as a contribution to the positioning of the institute and the university

Your profile:

For this demanding position as professor, we are looking for an initiative and engaging personality with a university degree and a doctorate in psychology, specializing in work and organizational psychology. You are characterized by:

Several years of professional experience in the university and corporate context
Passion for taking on management and leadership tasks
Proven competence and sensitivity for leading experts in a knowledge organization
Demonstrated experience in acquiring, planning and conducting or leading application-oriented research and development projects related to the institute's profile
Methodological-didactic qualification in university teaching or willingness to acquire it promptly
Networking with corporate practice as well as knowledge of the Swiss university and funding landscape
Entrepreneurial thinking and acting as well as experience in shaping innovation processes
Higher education didactic qualification or willingness to acquire it during the first years

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

Will you soon be part of our team? We look forward to receiving your application by 15.02.2026.

www.fhnw.ch/psychologie