Research Associate in the Field of Mobility, Sustainability and Behaviour Change (80%)

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Research Associate in the Field of Mobility, Sustainability and Behaviour Change (80%)

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

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Teaching, research and practice - we connect

Your tasks:

As part of an interdisciplinary team, you will implement applied research and development projects in the field of traffic and behavioural psychology as well as sustainability in collaboration with research and practice partners. You will work in a diverse and international environment. The position is limited.

Your tasks include:

• Independently handling projects and leading subprojects within the framework of application-oriented research & development
• Writing scientific publications in German and English
• Contributing to 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 skills in qualitative research methods (e.g. design, conduct and analysis of interviews and focus groups)
• Strong skills in quantitative research methods (e.g. surveys and experiments)
• Basic knowledge or willingness to learn R or other statistical programmes
• Several years of professional experience (after graduation or studies)
• Practical experience in project management
• Language skills (German: native or C2, English: C1, fluent in spoken and written)

Your prospects:

The uniqueness of FHNW lies 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.

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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

Date: Start of position from 1 November 2026 or by arrangement, limited until 30 April 2028.

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Workplace

Your workplace:

University of Applied Psychology FHNW Riggenbachstrasse 16 4600 Olten

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Any questions?

About the position:

Prof. Dr Dorothea Schaffner, Professor of Business Psychology, Contact: +41 62 957 27 76

About the application process:

Debora Bischofberger, HR Manager (please submit applications via the "Apply online" button)

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Will you soon be part of our team? We look forward to receiving your application by 16 August 2026. www.fhnw.ch/de/psychologie

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