Student Research Assistant Position in Psychology
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Basel
Key information
- Publication date:16 January 2026
- Workload:100%
- Place of work:Basel
Job summary
Join the University of Basel as a Student Research Assistant! This role offers hands-on experience in a vibrant academic environment.
Tasks
- Assist in research projects related to decision sciences.
- Support teaching activities and maintain lab records.
- Conduct literature searches and data analysis tasks.
Skills
- Must be enrolled in a Bachelor's program in psychology.
- Excellent verbal and interpersonal skills required.
- Strong attention to detail and computer literacy needed.
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Student Research Assistant Position in Psychology
Workplace Basel - North West Switzerland - Switzerland CategoryStudent Research Assistant Position in Psychology
10 hours per week / 6 months / start 1 March 2026
The Faculty of Psychology is one of seven faculties of the oldest university in Switzerland. With our core focus on Society & Choice and Health & Interventions, we are successful both nationally and internationally in our research and study programs.
The Center for Cognitive and Decision Sciences (CDS) at the Faculty of Psychology is seeking a student research assistant to work on projects concerning research in the decision sciences and to provide support relating to teaching.
Your position
We offer a student research assistant position of10 hours per week. The appointment is for6 months (with the possibility of extension) starting1 March 2026. The successful candidate will be responsible for a range of research tasks, including literature search, data curation, coding for systematic literature reviews, data analysis, and miscellaneous administrative activities (e.g., maintenance of lab records and study materials, participant recruitment, support relating to teaching).
Your profile
You are enrolled in aBachelor program at the University of Basel, preferably in psychology, and at least in yoursecond year of study. Candidates should demonstrate excellent verbal and interpersonal skills when working in a team environment, along with reliability, attention to detail, computer literacy and motivation to further develop technical skills (e.g., programming), and a strong work ethic.
We offer you
The Center for Cognitive and Decision Sciences offers acooperative, flexible, and friendly working environment, in which the successful candidate will have the opportunity to be involved in a broad range of research activities. The center’s working language isEnglish.
Application / Contact
Application deadline: 31 January 2026
Interviews: First two weeks of February 2026
Applicants should submit the following documents, written in English, using the University of Basel’s online recruiting tool (applications through other channels will not be considered):
- Letter of intent stating motivation to apply for the position, past and current research experience, and research interests
- Curriculum vitae
- Transcripts of grades / courses attended
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Further information
If you have questions about the position, please contact laura.wiles@ unibas.ch .
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