Interkantonale Hochschule für Heilpädagogik Zürich
Zürich
2 days ago
PhD Candidate 80%
- Publication date:30 September 2025
- Workload:80%
- Contract type:Unlimited employment
- Place of work:Zürich
Job summary
The Interkantonale Hochschule für Heilpädagogik (HfH) is a leading Swiss center for special education with around 1600 students. This role offers a chance to engage in meaningful research in a collaborative environment.
Tasks
- Assist with data preparation and management for the study.
- Coordinate class surveys with student assistants in secondary education.
- Analyze data and contribute to publications in your research area.
Skills
- Master's degree in education, psychology, special education, or related field.
- Strong knowledge in planning and analyzing empirical studies.
- Excellent German and English skills, both spoken and written.
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About the job
The Intercantonal University of Special Education (HfH) is the most important Swiss competence center for special and remedial education with around 1600 students. We offer a comprehensive range of services in the four areas of education, further training, research & development, and services.
PhD Candidate 80%
The longitudinal study «ZEPPELIN – Support from Birth» examines whether support from birth increases the educational opportunities of children from socially disadvantaged families. In the project team at the Institute for Professionalization and System Development, you will work as a research assistant and pursue the goal of a doctorate. The position is available immediately or by arrangement and limited until December 31, 2029.
Your area of responsibility
- Collaboration in data preparation and management
- Coordination of class surveys in lower secondary education with student assistants
- Sample maintenance (families and teachers)
- Evaluations, data analyses, and publications in your own research area
- Support with publications and activities in the project team
Your profile
- Master's degree in educational science, psychology, special education, or a related discipline
- Very good knowledge in planning, conducting, and evaluating empirical studies
- Very good methodological skills in statistical analysis. Experience with longitudinal data and multilevel analyses is desired
- Experience in early intervention, educational research, or (special) educational interventions is desired
- High personal responsibility and enjoyment of teamwork as well as independent and organized working style
- Very good German and English skills, both spoken and written
For further information, please contact:
Prof. Dr. Christoph Suter
Head of the Institute for Professionalization and System Development
Phone +41 44 317 12 26
christoph.suter@hfh.ch.
We look forward to receiving your complete application documents by October 20, 2025 via the online platform.
www.hfh.ch
Prof. Dr. Christoph Suter
Head of the Institute for Professionalization and System Development
Phone +41 44 317 12 26
christoph.suter@hfh.ch.
We look forward to receiving your complete application documents by October 20, 2025 via the online platform.
www.hfh.ch
