Phd Position in Cognitive Neuroscience for 4 Years

vor 16 Stunden


Zürich, Schweiz Universität Zürich Vollzeit

**Neurodiversity and Cognition Group, University Hospital of Psychiatry, Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University of Zurich**
**PhD position in cognitive neuroscience for 4 years 100 %**: Start of employment from December 2025, temporary

**Your responsibilities**:

- This PhD position is part of the SNSF Starting grant titled Humour in adolescents on the autism spectrum: a window into cognition and a tool for well-being obtained by Prof. Dr. Mirella Manfredi and entails the following responsibilities:

- Recruitment of participants
- Data collection
- Data analysis
- Presentation of research results at international scientific meetings
- Publication of research results in peer-reviewed journal articles
- Supervision of master theses
- Assistance in organizing workshops

**Your profile**:
**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**:
**Neurodiversity and Cognition Group, University Hospital of Psychiatry, Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University of Zurich***:Neumünsterallee 9, 8008 Zürich, Switzerland

**Further information**:
**Questions about the job**:
**Mirella Manfredi**
- Group Leader

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