Research Associate in the Field of Energy, Sustainability and Behaviour Change (70 - 100%)

About the job

Research Associate in the Field of Energy, Sustainability and Behaviour Change (70 - 100%)

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

Teaching, research and practice - we connect

Your Tasks:

You will shape innovative projects at the interface of energy, sustainability and behaviour together with the team and interdisciplinary research and practice partners. You will focus on the change of energy consumption behaviour and the management of energy supply risks.

• Independent handling of projects and leading subprojects within the framework of application-oriented research and development
• Writing scientific publications in German and English
• Assisting in the delivery of German- and English-language courses in the Bachelor and Master of Science in Applied Psychology
• Active participation in team, institute and university development

 

Your Profile:

• Master's degree in Psychology, ideally Social Psychology, Behavioural Psychology or Business Psychology
• Strong interest in and ideally existing research experience with interdisciplinary questions around the transformation of the energy and mobility system in Switzerland
• High competence in qualitative research methods (e.g. design, conduct and analysis of interviews) 
• High competence in quantitative research methods (e.g. design and evaluation of quantitative surveys)
• Several years of professional experience (after apprenticeship or studies) 
• Language skills (German: native or C2; English: C1, fluent in spoken and written form)

Your Perspectives:

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 pay equality 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 January 2027 or by arrangement, limited until 31 December 2027. Apply online Your workplace: University of Applied Psychology FHNW
Riggenbachstrasse 16
4600 Olten Any questions? About the position:

Prof. Dr Corinne Moser, Professor of Business Psychology, Contact: corinne.moser@fhnw.ch (Applications via email will not be accepted)

About the application process:

Debora Bischofberger, HR Manager, Contact: debora.bischofberger@fhnw.ch (Applications via email will not be accepted)

Will you soon be part of our team? We look forward to receiving your application by 21 October 2026. The position is initially limited to one year.

Interviews are planned as follows:

First interview date: Expected in the week of 26 October 2026, online

Second interview date: Expected on 12 or 13 November 2026, on site in Olten

www.fhnw.ch/de/psychologie