Postdoc in Motivation and Adult Development
University of Zurich Department of Psychology
Department of Psychology,
Developmental Psychology: AdulthoodPostdoc Position in Motivation and Adult Development
We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher in the area of motivation and adult development to join the Life-Management Lab (headed by Alexandra M. Freund), in the Department of Psychology at the University of Zurich (Switzerland).
Research in the lab primarily involves the investigation of the development of motivational
processes in adulthood using a multi-method approach spanning experimental, behavioral, physiological, and self-report methods (click here for more information on our research).
development of prosociality across adulthood and in different cultural contexts.
skills, publication experience in peer-reviewed journals, and a willingness and ability to work in a team.
International applications are strongly encouraged. Basic knowledge of German is helpful,
but not required.
possible. The annual salary is based on the Swiss public pay scale.
To apply, submit a cover letter (about 2 pages) describing your interest in and potential
approach to investigating prosociality across adulthood and in different cultural context, as
well as your general career goals, together with your curriculum vitae, and reprints of two of your articles in one pdf file to freund@psychologie.uzh.ch.
In addition, two letters of recommendation should be emailed directly by the letter writers to the same address. The search is open until the position is filled.
Please contact Prof. Freund if you require more information about the position.
Developmental Psychology: Adulthood
Postdoc Position in Motivation and Adult Development
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We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher in the area of motivation and adult development to join the Life-Management Lab (headed by Alexandra M. Freund), in the Department of Psychology at the University of Zurich (Switzerland).Research in the lab primarily involves the investigation of the development of motivational
processes in adulthood using a multi-method approach spanning experimental, behavioral, physiological, and self-report methods (click here for more information on our research).
Your responsibilities
The postdoc would work with Prof. Freund on one of the following topics on thedevelopment of prosociality across adulthood and in different cultural contexts.
Your profile
The candidate should hold a Ph.D. in psychology and have extensive research experience in the field of motivation and adult development, very good methodological and statisticalskills, publication experience in peer-reviewed journals, and a willingness and ability to work in a team.
International applications are strongly encouraged. Basic knowledge of German is helpful,
but not required.
What we offer
The appointment is for two years (with the possibility of a renewal), starting as soon aspossible. The annual salary is based on the Swiss public pay scale.
Place of work
Psychologisches Institut der Universität Zürich, Universität Zürich-Nord, Binzmühlestrasse, Zürich, SwitzerlandStart of employment
The position is available as of now and can be started at the earliest possible date.To apply, submit a cover letter (about 2 pages) describing your interest in and potential
approach to investigating prosociality across adulthood and in different cultural context, as
well as your general career goals, together with your curriculum vitae, and reprints of two of your articles in one pdf file to freund@psychologie.uzh.ch.
In addition, two letters of recommendation should be emailed directly by the letter writers to the same address. The search is open until the position is filled.
Please contact Prof. Freund if you require more information about the position.