Research Associate (Postdoc) Project Balance (50%) (Workload increase with teaching possible)
Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz FHNW
Windisch
Key information
- Publication date:17 October 2025
- Workload:50%
- Contract type:Permanent position
- Place of work:Windisch
Job summary
Join the FHNW team as a Postdoc researcher in education! This role offers opportunities for growth and collaboration in a dynamic environment.
Tasks
- Design assessment tools and plan data collection for Balance study.
- Present findings at conferences and write scientific contributions.
- Deepen research method competencies and pursue habilitation.
Skills
- PhD in education, special education, or related fields required.
- Strong interest in empirical educational research needed.
- Excellent statistical skills, especially in multivariate analysis.
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Knowledge. Skills. Shaping the future. Together for strong teachers, speech therapists, special educators, school principals
Research Associate (Postdoc) Project Balance (50%) (Workload increase with teaching possible)
University of Teacher Education FHNW, Institute for Research and Development
Your tasks:
In the SNSF longitudinal study Balance – Development of mental health and performance in school and family, led by Prof. Dr. Markus Neuenschwander (PH FHNW) and Prof. Dr. Carmen Zurbriggen (University of Fribourg), resources and burdens as well as socio-emotional competencies in adolescence are examined. In doing so, you can acquire new skills in a current, innovative field, develop further in a supportive, dynamic team, and benefit from a broad scientific network.
- Design survey instruments, plan data collection, supervise the preparation of test and survey data, and analyze data statistically, advise doctoral candidates
- Present results at (inter)national conferences and write scientific contributions within the project
- Deepen research methodological skills
- Pursuing a habilitation project within the research project is possible
- Optionally, within an additional 10%-30%: Conduct teaching activities
Your profile:
- Doctorate in educational sciences, special education, (educational) psychology or related fields
- Strong interest in empirical educational research, especially on the project topic
- Good research methodological skills, especially multivariate statistical knowledge
- Knowledge of or interest in longitudinal analyses and the experience sampling method
- Good English skills
- Teamwork skills, organizational talent, independence
The activity at FHNW is the interface between training, professional activity, and continuing professional education – challenging and at the same time meaningful. It enables employees to impart knowledge in a practical way and to directly implement research results. At the same time, the exchange with students in initial and continuing education broadens and inspires the view of one's own field.
Will you soon be part of our team? We look forward to receiving your application by 16.11.2025.
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