At the Institute of Sport Science of the University of Bern, a doctoral position is to be filled on September 01, 2023 (or by appointment) in the Department of Health Science with a focus on physical activity related e-health, theory-based app development, and/ or health promotion research.

Tasks

The job holder will be involved in the Department of Health Science workgroup and will implement her/his own research interests as part of a doctorate.

Participation in relevant projects (physical activity promotion, theory, ehealth, app-based interventions) is expected.

Tasks include the planning and execution of projects.

These include surveys and intervention studies, data management and analysis, write-up of the findings (project reports, journal articles) and their presentation (conferences).

Requirements:

• Very good master's degree in behavioral or social sciences, preferably in

health promotion and / or psychology

• Indepth knowledge in the field of ehealth and/or apps
• Sound knowledge of quantitative and qualitative empirical methods
• High interest in (physical activity promotion) scientific research
• Independent and responsible working style
• Active participation in the workgroup
• Very good English skills
• At least basic German skills

We offer

• Exciting and varied scientific opportunities
• Very good PhD supervision in an attractive and dynamic working environment
• The position is limited to 3 years (possibility of extension by 1 year)
• Salary according to SNF guidelines

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