Research Associate in Teaching and Research at IAP 60%

About the job

Research Associate in Teaching and Research at IAP 60%

Would you like to further develop teaching and research at IAP as part of a dedicated team and actively shape the future of applied psychology?

Department: Applied Psychology

Start date: August 1, 2026, or by arrangement

• You will independently conduct courses in the BSc and MSc programs in Applied Psychology.
• You will supervise student qualification papers (seminar, BSc, and MSc theses).
• You will participate in the coordination and organization of the study program.
• You will collaborate on ongoing research projects in the field of occupational and organizational psychology.
• Depending on your prior experience, you will support project acquisition or independently carry out acquisition activities.

We are looking for a solution-oriented, socially competent, and motivated individual who enjoys working in a team and wants to advance teaching and research together with us. You hold a doctorate in psychology or are close to completing it. In addition, you have a strong affinity for topics from the broader field of occupational and organizational psychology and can be enthusiastic about one or more of our thematic areas (diagnostics in the work context, teamwork, leadership, coaching, as well as career and vocational counseling). You have extensive teaching experience at the university level. Ideally, you already possess a didactics certificate or are willing to obtain one. Relevant professional experience (e.g., HR) and/or counseling training (e.g., career counseling or coaching) is an advantage. Furthermore, you have already gained experience in research projects and scientific publications and have ideally been involved in the acquisition of research projects.

The ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences, with over 14,000 students and more than 11,000 continuing education participants as well as around 3,700 employees, is one of the largest multi-disciplinary universities of applied sciences in Switzerland.

At the IAP Institute of Applied Psychology, we have been making psychological knowledge usable for practice since 1923. We offer a diverse range of education and training, services, as well as applied research and development across the entire spectrum of occupational, organizational, and economic psychology. We convey psychological knowledge, apply the findings together with our continuing education participants, clients, and research partners, and support the transfer into practice.

The IAP is part of the Department of Applied Psychology at ZHAW, which covers the entire range of applied psychology. Expertise, practical relevance, diversity, and innovative strength characterize our work.

Would you like to become part of our team and actively shape the future of the IAP? Our video gives you a first impression.

ZHAW is committed to gender-mixed and diverse teams to promote equality, diversity, and innovation.

We offer university-appropriate working and employment conditions and actively promote the personnel development of our employees and managers. A detailed description of the benefits can be found on the "Working at ZHAW" website. Here are the key points:

PD Dr. Michael Burtscher

Head of Research & Development IAP

Tanja Bucher

Recruiting Manager