3-year Post-doc in Individual Differences and Assessment

vor 1 Woche


Zürich, Schweiz Universität Zürich Vollzeit

**Department of Psychology, Professorship for Individual Differences and Assessment**
**3-Year Post-Doc in Individual Differences and Assessment / Computational Modelling in the Department of Psychology (Prof. Dr. Wiebke Bleidorn, Dr. Venicslav Popov) 100 %**: Start of employment February 1, 2025 or per agreement

The Individual Differences and Assessment Lab at the University of Zurich studies the stability and change of individual differences across the lifespan and in response to purposeful intervention. We focus on the conditions under which people change, the sources and processes of personality change, the consequences of personality differences, and volitional personality change strategies.

Together with Dr. Ven Popov, we are developing a computational model of volitional personality trait change with a focus on trait neuroticism. The project is funded by a SNSF consolidator grant. Primary emphasis will be on modeling the psychological processes of personality trait change. However, there will also be opportunities to engage in other projects, including those initiated by the post-doc.

**Your responsibilities**:

- development of computational models of personality trait change
- publication of research in international peer-review journals
- presentation of research at national and international conferences
- contributions to ongoing grant projects

**Your profile**:

- experience building and testing computational models
- interest in individual differences and personality psychology
- publication experience in peer-reviewed journals
- high motivation to work in a team and collaborate on ongoing research projects
- proficiency in English

**What we offer**:
**Work-Life Balance**
- Flexible working models (such as part-time positions, mobile working, job-sharing)
- Childcare at the kihz foundation of UZH and ETH

**Learning and Development**
- Wide range of continuing education courses of UZH and the Canton of Zurich
- Language Center run jointly with ETH Zurich

**Food**
- Food and drinks at reduced prices in the UZH cafeterias
- Lunch-Check-card with UZH contribution

**Healthcare**
- Special conditions on the Academic Sports Association ASVZ
- Free seasonal flu vaccinations
- Rest and relaxation at the quiet room in the university tower

**Discounts**
- Private traffic: Carsharing, rent a vehicle, parking space
- Digitalization: Hardware, software, mobile phone subscriptions
- Special conditions on hotel reservations

**Conditions of Employment**
- Policies of the UZH
- Most UZH staff are employed according to public law

**International Services**
- Support for people from outside Switzerland

**Campuses**
- Campuses Zurich City, Zurich Irchel, Oerlikon and Schlieren
- Sites Zurich West, Old Botanical Garden, Botanical Garden and Lengg

**Location**:
**Department of Psychology, Professorship for Individual Differences and Assessment***:Binzmühlestrasse 14, 8050 Zürich, Switzerland

**Further information**:
**Questions about the job**:
**Prof. Dr. Wiebke Bleidorn**
- Head

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