Postdoc in Quantitative Methods for Psychology

Postdoc in Quantitative Methods for Psychology

The position is located within the Department of Psychology at the University of Zurich and offers an outstanding work and research environment. The workgroup for Quantitative Methods of Intervention and Evaluation is active and internationally connected in quantitative methods and psychometrics. The workgroup's focus is to develop and apply new statistical methods and software for (intensive) longitudinal and multilevel data, extending and linking classical statistical approaches used in psychology (e.g. SEM, regression) with newer approaches such as Bayesian methods, stochastic differential equations (continuous time), and machine learning.

Postdoc in Quantitative Methods for Psychology

The successful applicant will work closely with the head of the Quantitative Methods unit, Prof. Dr. Charles Driver, and the research team. This position is primarily research oriented but also involves some teaching, statistical consulting, and supervision of bachelors and masters students.

Research Focus: Our research focuses on developing and applying advanced quantitative methods in psychology. The focus of the postdoc is quite flexible, and could range from heavily empirical to primarily conceptual / statistical. Specific areas of interest include:

• Longitudinal and dynamic systems modelling
• Software development for psychological research
• Model fit assessment for complex models
• Machine learning for longitudinal data
• Large-scale model development, possibly leveraging large language models

• A PhD in psychology, statistics, computer science, or a related discipline
• Experience with psychological or related research
• Excellent methodological skills
• Proficiency in programming language/s (e.g., R, Python, Julia, C++)
• Very good command of English
• Experience with publishing in international journals

Additionally, it would be beneficial to have:

• Experience with statistical consulting
• Proficiency in German

• An attractive research environment with close collaboration within the team
• Excellent lab infrastructure / computing resources
• Salary according to Swiss / Zurich regulations (Category 18 level 3 currently CHF 101,844 / year)
• The post is available for initially 3 years, with possible renewal for another 3 years
• Opportunities to live and work in Zurich, a vibrant international city with high quality of life and proximity to the Alps

The University of Zurich strives to increase diversity in research, teaching, and administration (Promotion of diversity and prevention of discrimination) and takes this into account in the recruitment process.

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