PhD Candidate - 4DOC-R
myScience
Geneva
Key information
- Publication date:02 December 2025
- Workload:100%
- Place of work:Geneva
Job summary
Join the University of Geneva as a PhD candidate in education! This role offers a collaborative and inspiring research environment.
Tasks
- Conduct research on educational didactics in physical education.
- Collaborate with multiple universities on the TRANSPOSITION.ch project.
- Develop a personal thesis project in the field of education.
Skills
- Master's in education, physical education, or related field required.
- Strong academic interest and autonomy in research projects.
- Fluency in French and basic German communication skills.
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PhD Candidate - 4DOC-R
Workplace Geneva - Lake Geneva region - SwitzerlandCategoryPositionPublished28 November 2025Help
PhD Candidate - 4DOC-R
Organizational unit
Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences
Section / Division
Section of Educational Sciences
Function
PhD Candidate - 4DOC-R
Function code
CAND75
Maximum class
8
Body
Assistant - Assistant Professor
Activity rate
75%
Workplace
UniMail
Application deadline
04-01-2026
Reference
6672
Attachment(s)
PhD Candidate (CANDOC)
Job description
As part of the research project 'Transferability of didactic engineering products in physical education (TRANSPOSITION.ch)' funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF), the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences of the University of Geneva (FPSE) is opening an application for a PhD Candidate (CANDOC) position in the field of physical education didactics.
In collaboration with PH Zurich, the University of Fribourg, and SUPSI, the TRANSPOSITION.ch research project aims to evaluate under which conditions the learning opportunities offered to students can be preserved or even enhanced during the implementation in the cantons of Geneva, Zurich, Fribourg, and Ticino of curricular resources produced in a previous project (PROJEPS).
The position offered is a 75% CANDOC position for four years involving the completion of a doctoral thesis at FPSE. The CANDOC will contribute to the collection and analysis of data for the TRANSPOSITION.ch project. He/she will develop a personal thesis project around a specific aspect of the project.
NO APPLICATIONS SENT BY E-MAIL WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Additional information can be obtained from Prof. Dr. Benoît Lenzen Benoit.Lenzen@unige.ch
The University of Geneva offers motivating employment conditions in a stimulating work environment. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to showcase your skills and personality and actively contribute to the reputation of an institution founded in 1559.
In a parity perspective, the University encourages applications from the underrepresented gender.
Apply now
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PhD Candidate - 4DOC-R
Organizational unit
Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences
Section / Division
Section of Educational Sciences
Function
PhD Candidate - 4DOC-R
Function code
CAND75
Maximum class
8
Body
Assistant - Assistant Professor
Activity rate
75%
Workplace
UniMail
Application deadline
04-01-2026
Reference
6672
Attachment(s)
- Cahier_des_charges_CANDOC_mars2026.pdf
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Job description
The Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences is opening an application for a position ofPhD Candidate (CANDOC)
Job description
As part of the research project 'Transferability of didactic engineering products in physical education (TRANSPOSITION.ch)' funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF), the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences of the University of Geneva (FPSE) is opening an application for a PhD Candidate (CANDOC) position in the field of physical education didactics.
In collaboration with PH Zurich, the University of Fribourg, and SUPSI, the TRANSPOSITION.ch research project aims to evaluate under which conditions the learning opportunities offered to students can be preserved or even enhanced during the implementation in the cantons of Geneva, Zurich, Fribourg, and Ticino of curricular resources produced in a previous project (PROJEPS).
The position offered is a 75% CANDOC position for four years involving the completion of a doctoral thesis at FPSE. The CANDOC will contribute to the collection and analysis of data for the TRANSPOSITION.ch project. He/she will develop a personal thesis project around a specific aspect of the project.
Title and required skills
- Master's degree in movement and sport sciences, educational sciences, physical education and sport didactics, or an equivalent qualification
- Skills and interest in academic work
- Autonomy to complete a demanding research project
- Interpersonal skills and ability to integrate into an intercantonal and multilingual research team
- Fluency in French and at least passive knowledge of German
- Availability and motivation to travel across Switzerland
- Teaching experience and knowledge of Italian are assets
Starting date
01.03.2026Contact
Application files (cover letter, CV, diplomas, and employer certificates) must be submitted exclusively online by clicking the 'Apply now' button from the link https://jobs.unige.ch/ ')NO APPLICATIONS SENT BY E-MAIL WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Additional information can be obtained from Prof. Dr. Benoît Lenzen Benoit.Lenzen@unige.ch
The University of Geneva offers motivating employment conditions in a stimulating work environment. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to showcase your skills and personality and actively contribute to the reputation of an institution founded in 1559.
In a parity perspective, the University encourages applications from the underrepresented gender.
Apply now
Send to a friend
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