Two Postdoc Positions in Communication, Media Psychology, and Methods (80%)

Two Postdoc Positions in Communication, Media Psychology, and Methods (PROF. Dr. Tobias Dienlin)

About the position

• Two 3-year postdoctoral positions (80%, paid according to cantonal salary scheme)
• One position can be extended up to 3 years, the other up to 6 years
• Workplace is Zurich

What will be your main tasks? 

• Conduct research in the field of communication, media psychology, and media effects
• Lead your own projects and collaborate in team projects
• Publish in leading academic journals; present at conferences; engage in outreach
• Teach courses on media effects, methods, and statistics at BA, MA, and Ph.D. levels
• Take part in supporting and training predocs at the division
• Engage in third party funding activities
• Participate in organisational or administrative tasks as required

What should you bring to the team? 

• Doctoral degree in communication science, psychology, or a related discipline
• Strong interest in research on media effects, including topics such as social media, well-being, privacy, AI, or media effects theory
• Expertise in quantitative research methods
• Proficiency in (or openness to learn) R, open science practices, and advanced statistics
• Proficiency in English; knowledge of German is desirable but not mandatory
• Great background and support for high quality research
• Much freedom to develop your own research interest within the topics of the division
• Dynamic and supportive team with a collegial and inspiring working atmosphere
• Excellent track record of the department in academic career development

What do we offer you? 

How to apply

Please send the following documents as a single PDF file using UZH’s job portal (link):

• Letter of motivation (including ideas for future research projects; max. 2 pages)
• Your CV (including a list of scientific publications and conference presentations)
• Full-texts of up to three sample publications & PhD dissertation
• Copies of degrees and relevant transcripts

Deadline for applications is March 16, 2025

Applications arriving later will also be considered if no candidate has been selected until then

The position starts in April or by agreement

For questions regarding the position, contact Pinar Tidin-Alpan (p.tidin@ikmz.uzh.ch). 

The University of Zurich is the largest research university in Switzerland, 
and IKMZ is recognized as one of Europe's leading communication departments. 

The University of Zurich is committed to fostering diversity, inclusivity, and equality 
across all aspects of academia. We actively encourage applications from 
underrepresented groups to ensure a vibrant and equitable academic community.