PhD student 100 % in research and development

Are you passionate about research, experienced in planning and conducting research projects, and ready to deepen your expertise through a PhD program? Then you're the right fit for us. We offer a PhD position within the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF)-funded project Data-based Optimization of Outcomes: Successful Technology-Supported Therapy (D-BOOST2).

School: Gesundheit

Starting date: Starting April 1, 2025, or by mutual agreement

• Contributing to the international SNSF project «Data-based Optimization of Outcomes: Successful Technology-Supported Therapy (D-BOOST2)»
• Pursuing a doctoral degree in occupational therapy or a related health profession
• Supporting the development, planning, and acquisition of third-party funding for other national and international research projects in occupational therapy or interprofessional fields
• Presenting and disseminating research findings in scientific journals and at professional conferences (in German and English)
• Supervising bachelor's and master's students within research projects
• Experience in one or more fields of occupational therapy practice or a related health profession
• Master of Science in occupational therapy or another health or social science
• Excellent language skills in both German and English

We are looking for a occupational therapist or other health professional with experience in research and development projects, and the ability to contribute to and conduct applied research projects as part of a PhD program. You are an action-oriented, cooperative, and independent professional who remains calm under high workload. Personal commitment and strong social skills are highly valued.

Zurich University of Applied Sciences ZHAW is one of Switzerland's largest multidisciplinary universities of applied sciences, with over 14'000 students and 3'400 faculty and staff.

ZHAW is committed to gender-mixed and diverse teams in order to promote equality, diversity and innovation. In order to increase the proportion of women in management positions, applications from women are particularly welcome.

The School of Health Sciences is one of the largest educational centres for health professionals in Switzerland. On our campus in the heart of Winterthur we offer degree programmes, continuing education programmes, as well as research and development opportunities in the following disciplines: nursing, midwifery, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, public health, and biomedical laboratory diagnostics.

The Institute of Occupational Therapy trains occupational therapists at the bachelor's and master's levels, offers attractive continuing education for professionals, and conducts innovative research.

We offer you a modern workplace in the heart of Winterthur, a dynamic working environment, the opportunity to pursue a PhD, and employment to SNF conditions.

Wir bieten hochschulgerechte Arbeits- und Anstellungsbedingungen an und fördern aktiv die Personalentwicklung unserer Mitarbeitenden und Führungspersonen. Eine detaillierte Beschreibung der Vorteile ist auf der Webseite «Arbeiten an der ZHAW» zu finden. Hier die wichtigsten Eckpunkte:

Prof. Dr. phil. Brigitte Elisabeth Gantschnig

Head of Research and Development Occupational

Jocelyn Schaad

Recruiting Manager