Postdoc (80%) in Cognitive Psychology

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Position (80%) at the Cognitive Psychology Unit, Department of Psychology, University of Zurich. The start date can be between June 1st and October 1st, 2026. The position is for initially 3 years, with possible renewal for one further year.

The successful applicant will work with the head of the Cognitive Psychology Unit, Prof. Dr. Klaus Oberauer, and the Cognitive Psychology team. The post involves research and teaching (one course per semester). 

Research at the Zurich Cognitive Psychology Unit focuses on capacity limits of cognition, in particular working memory, long-term memory, and attention, which we investigate with experimental and individual-differences studies and computational modeling. For further information see:

https://www.psychology.uzh.ch/en/areas/nec/allgpsy.html

We offer:

- An attractive research environment with close collaboration within the team

- Excellent lab infrastructure

- Salary according to Cantonal regulations

We expect:

- a PhD in psychology or a related discipline

- experience with experimental research

- excellent method knowledge and skills

- very good command of English

- interest in pursuing an academic career in cognitive psychology

In addition, it would be desirable if you had:

- experience with publishing in international journals

- programming skills

- experience with mathematical / computational modeling

Please send applications including your CV and motivation letter

no later than March 20, 2026

electronically as a single PDF to: Michaela Oestmann, michaela.oestmann@psychologie.uzh.ch

For questions about the position please contact Klaus Oberauer, k.oberauer@psychologie.uzh.ch