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).

Your role

• 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

Your profile

• 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.

This is what we stand for

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

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What you can expect

We offer working conditions and terms of employment commensurate with higher education institutions and actively promote personal development for staff in leadership and non-leadership positions. A detailed description of advantages and benefits can be found at

Working at the ZHAW

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