Post-Doctoral Research Associate in Organizational Behavior with Expertise in Leadership and Emotions 80-100%
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Department of Business Administration /Chair of Human Resource Management and Leadership / Center for Leadership in the
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Post-Doctoral Research Associate in Organizational Behavior with Expertise in Leadership and Emotions 80 - 100 %
Start of employment : as soon as possible or upon agreement Spring 2026, temporary
The Chair of Human Resource Management and Leadership is part of the Center for Leadership in the Future of Work
(CLFW). Our research focuses on emotions at work, leadership, and motivation.
Your responsibilities
Your primary tasks will include supporting research, teaching, and activities at the Center for Leadership in the
Future of Work (CLFW).
In the area of research:
- Conduct research and publish in top-tier journals
- Becoming an active member of our research community
In the area of teaching:
- Providing mentoring and methodological support for PhD students
- Helping deliver courses on leadership for undergraduate, graduate and/or executive participants
- Providing guidance for Bachelor and Master students in their theses
In the area of the CLFW:
- Providing support for and engage in networking opportunities, such as assistance with hosting research con-ferences
and Personal Development Workshops
- Contributing to our efforts in the Center for Leadership in the Future of Work as a leading global platform for
rigorous research, forward-looking teaching, effective outreach, and organizational and societal impact
Your profile
- Completed or nearly completed PhD degree or its equivalent in Business or Psychology or neighboring fields, with an
emphasis on organizational behavior or industrial psychology and, ideally, on leadership and emotions
- Publication track record in top-tier management or psychology journals, or publication potential as evident in
working papers or papers under review
- Excellent oral and written English language skills, as evidenced in a PhD dissertation written in English; German
language skills are not needed
- Excellent understanding of quantitative methods, including study design and statistical analyses, as well as
relevant software packages, such as R, Mplus, Stata, and/or SPSS- Excellent German and English language skills
- Good presentation skills, as evident in conference presentations; teaching experience (ideally with formal student
evaluations) is a plus
- Devotion to writing; experience with popular writing (for outlets such as blogs, magazines, or newspapers) is a plus
- Collaborative spirit and energy for working in a team, as well as curiosity, self-reliance, and initiative-taking
Information on your application
Please email your application documents as one PDF in English to Lissette Cabrera: recruiting.clfw@business.uzh.ch.
The application should include the following documents:
- Cover letter, including your potential start date. Please indicate both when your earliest possible start date is
and when your desired start date is (which may be later).
- CV
- A personal statement, including a summary of research, teaching, and service activities
- Copies of 1-2 research papers
- Contact information for 2-3 academic references
- If available, teaching evaluations
- If available, transcripts of grade reports and test scores
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
More
Learning and Development
- Wide range of continuing education courses of UZH and the Canton of Zurich
- Language Center run jointly with ETH Zurich
More
Food
- Food and drinks at reduced prices in the UZH cafeterias
- Lunch-Check-card with UZH contribution
More
Healthcare
- Special conditions on the Academic Sports Association ASVZ
- Free seasonal flu vaccinations
- Rest and relaxation at the quiet room in the university tower
More
Discounts
- Private traffic: Carsharing, rent a vehicle, parking space
- Digitalization: Hardware, software, mobile phone subscriptions
- Special conditions on hotel reservations
More
Conditions of Employment
- Policies of the UZH
- Most UZH staff are employed according to public law
More
International Services
- Support for people from outside Switzerland
More
Campuses
- Campuses Zurich City, Zurich Irchel, Oerlikon and Schlieren
- Sites Zurich West, Old Botanical Garden, Botanical Garden and Lengg
More
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
More Learning and Development
- Wide range of continuing education courses of UZH and the Canton of Zurich
- Language Center run jointly with ETH Zurich
More Food
- Food and drinks at reduced prices in the UZH cafeterias
- Lunch-Check-card with UZH contribution
More Healthcare
- Special conditions on the Academic Sports Association ASVZ
- Free seasonal flu vaccinations
- Rest and relaxation at the quiet room in the university tower
More Discounts
- Private traffic: Carsharing, rent a vehicle, parking space
- Digitalization: Hardware, software, mobile phone subscriptions
- Special conditions on hotel reservations
More Conditions of Employment
- Policies of the UZH
- Most UZH staff are employed according to public law
More International Services
- Support for people from outside Switzerland
More Campuses
- Campuses Zurich City, Zurich Irchel, Oerlikon and Schlieren
- Sites Zurich West, Old Botanical Garden, Botanical Garden and Lengg
More
Location
Department of Business Administration /Chair of Human Resource Management and Leadership / Center for Leadership in
the Future of Work
Plattenstrasse 14, 8032 Zürich, Switzerland
Further information
Questions about the job
Lissette CabreraOffice Manager Contact Form
Contact question to: Lissette Cabrera
Your Name *Your Mail Address *Your question *I accept the privacy policySend Thank you for your message. We will get
back to you shortly.
Questions about the application procedure
Lissette CabreraOffice Manager +41(0)44 634 29 33 Contact Form
Contact question to: Lissette Cabrera
Your Name *Your Mail Address *Your question *Ich akzeptiere hiermit die DatenschutzerklärungSend Thank you for your
message. We will get back to you shortly. Working at UZH
The University of Zurich, Switzerland's largest university, offers a range of attractive positions in various subject
areas and professional fields. With around 10,000 employees and currently 12 professional apprenticeship streams the
University offers an inspiring working environment on cutting-edge research and top-class education. Put your talent
and skills to work with us. Find out more about UZH as an employer!
More → https://www.uzh.ch/en/explore/work.html
Working at UZH
The University of Zurich, Switzerland's largest university, offers a range of attractive positions in various subject
areas and professional fields. With around 10,000 employees and currently 12 professional apprenticeship streams the
University offers an inspiring working environment on cutting-edge research and top-class education. Put your talent
and skills to work with us. Find out more about UZH as an employer! More
Future of Work
Post-Doctoral Research Associate in Organizational Behavior with Expertise in Leadership and Emotions 80 - 100 %
Start of employment : as soon as possible or upon agreement Spring 2026, temporary
The Chair of Human Resource Management and Leadership is part of the Center for Leadership in the Future of Work
(CLFW). Our research focuses on emotions at work, leadership, and motivation.
Your responsibilities
Your primary tasks will include supporting research, teaching, and activities at the Center for Leadership in the
Future of Work (CLFW).
In the area of research:
- Conduct research and publish in top-tier journals
- Becoming an active member of our research community
In the area of teaching:
- Providing mentoring and methodological support for PhD students
- Helping deliver courses on leadership for undergraduate, graduate and/or executive participants
- Providing guidance for Bachelor and Master students in their theses
In the area of the CLFW:
- Providing support for and engage in networking opportunities, such as assistance with hosting research con-ferences
and Personal Development Workshops
- Contributing to our efforts in the Center for Leadership in the Future of Work as a leading global platform for
rigorous research, forward-looking teaching, effective outreach, and organizational and societal impact
Your profile
- Completed or nearly completed PhD degree or its equivalent in Business or Psychology or neighboring fields, with an
emphasis on organizational behavior or industrial psychology and, ideally, on leadership and emotions
- Publication track record in top-tier management or psychology journals, or publication potential as evident in
working papers or papers under review
- Excellent oral and written English language skills, as evidenced in a PhD dissertation written in English; German
language skills are not needed
- Excellent understanding of quantitative methods, including study design and statistical analyses, as well as
relevant software packages, such as R, Mplus, Stata, and/or SPSS- Excellent German and English language skills
- Good presentation skills, as evident in conference presentations; teaching experience (ideally with formal student
evaluations) is a plus
- Devotion to writing; experience with popular writing (for outlets such as blogs, magazines, or newspapers) is a plus
- Collaborative spirit and energy for working in a team, as well as curiosity, self-reliance, and initiative-taking
Information on your application
Please email your application documents as one PDF in English to Lissette Cabrera: recruiting.clfw@business.uzh.ch.
The application should include the following documents:
- Cover letter, including your potential start date. Please indicate both when your earliest possible start date is
and when your desired start date is (which may be later).
- CV
- A personal statement, including a summary of research, teaching, and service activities
- Copies of 1-2 research papers
- Contact information for 2-3 academic references
- If available, teaching evaluations
- If available, transcripts of grade reports and test scores
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
More
Learning and Development
- Wide range of continuing education courses of UZH and the Canton of Zurich
- Language Center run jointly with ETH Zurich
More
Food
- Food and drinks at reduced prices in the UZH cafeterias
- Lunch-Check-card with UZH contribution
More
Healthcare
- Special conditions on the Academic Sports Association ASVZ
- Free seasonal flu vaccinations
- Rest and relaxation at the quiet room in the university tower
More
Discounts
- Private traffic: Carsharing, rent a vehicle, parking space
- Digitalization: Hardware, software, mobile phone subscriptions
- Special conditions on hotel reservations
More
Conditions of Employment
- Policies of the UZH
- Most UZH staff are employed according to public law
More
International Services
- Support for people from outside Switzerland
More
Campuses
- Campuses Zurich City, Zurich Irchel, Oerlikon and Schlieren
- Sites Zurich West, Old Botanical Garden, Botanical Garden and Lengg
More
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
More Learning and Development
- Wide range of continuing education courses of UZH and the Canton of Zurich
- Language Center run jointly with ETH Zurich
More Food
- Food and drinks at reduced prices in the UZH cafeterias
- Lunch-Check-card with UZH contribution
More Healthcare
- Special conditions on the Academic Sports Association ASVZ
- Free seasonal flu vaccinations
- Rest and relaxation at the quiet room in the university tower
More Discounts
- Private traffic: Carsharing, rent a vehicle, parking space
- Digitalization: Hardware, software, mobile phone subscriptions
- Special conditions on hotel reservations
More Conditions of Employment
- Policies of the UZH
- Most UZH staff are employed according to public law
More International Services
- Support for people from outside Switzerland
More Campuses
- Campuses Zurich City, Zurich Irchel, Oerlikon and Schlieren
- Sites Zurich West, Old Botanical Garden, Botanical Garden and Lengg
More
Location
Department of Business Administration /Chair of Human Resource Management and Leadership / Center for Leadership in
the Future of Work
Plattenstrasse 14, 8032 Zürich, Switzerland
Further information
Questions about the job
Lissette CabreraOffice Manager Contact Form
Contact question to: Lissette Cabrera
Your Name *Your Mail Address *Your question *I accept the privacy policySend Thank you for your message. We will get
back to you shortly.
Questions about the application procedure
Lissette CabreraOffice Manager +41(0)44 634 29 33 Contact Form
Contact question to: Lissette Cabrera
Your Name *Your Mail Address *Your question *Ich akzeptiere hiermit die DatenschutzerklärungSend Thank you for your
message. We will get back to you shortly. Working at UZH
The University of Zurich, Switzerland's largest university, offers a range of attractive positions in various subject
areas and professional fields. With around 10,000 employees and currently 12 professional apprenticeship streams the
University offers an inspiring working environment on cutting-edge research and top-class education. Put your talent
and skills to work with us. Find out more about UZH as an employer!
More → https://www.uzh.ch/en/explore/work.html
Working at UZH
The University of Zurich, Switzerland's largest university, offers a range of attractive positions in various subject
areas and professional fields. With around 10,000 employees and currently 12 professional apprenticeship streams the
University offers an inspiring working environment on cutting-edge research and top-class education. Put your talent
and skills to work with us. Find out more about UZH as an employer! More