OST - Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences
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PhD Position in Psychology: Trauma, Ageing, and Intergenerational Resilience OST – Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences in Switzerland
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Psychology
Funding
Full funding availableDeadline
Aug 31, 2026
Country
Switzerland
University
OST - Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences

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PhD position in Psychology at OST – Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences
This is a 4-year, 100% PhD opening in the project Ageing in the Aftermath of Adversity, funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF). The project examines how early-life stress and trauma shape health and ageing trajectories, and how vulnerability and resilience may be transmitted across generations.
The doctoral researcher will be based at the Competence Centre for Mental Health at OST in St. Gallen and enrolled in the doctoral programme at the University of Basel, Faculty of Psychology.
Research focus: trauma, ageing, resilience, intergenerational transmission, mental health, healthy ageing, gerontopsychology, psychotraumatology.
Main tasks: lead qualitative studies with survivors of childhood adversity and their second-generation descendants; develop study materials and interview guides; recruit participants; conduct and transcribe interviews; analyse qualitative data with MAXQDA; contribute to longitudinal quantitative analyses and biomarker analyses; review literature; publish papers; present at conferences; supervise master’s students and interns; contribute to teaching at Bachelor and Master level.
Eligibility: MSc in Psychology or equivalent; experience with qualitative and quantitative methods; familiarity with MAXQDA, SPSS, R, and reference management tools; strong organisational and analytical skills; fluent Swiss German and very good English.
Funding and duration: SNSF-funded, 100% position, fixed term for 4 years.
Deadline: 31 August 2026. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
How to apply: Submit your application via the OST online tool. For questions, contact Dr. Shauna L. Rohner at [email protected].
Funding details
Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.
How to apply
Please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and contact information for two references. Applications should be sent via the online portal before the deadline.
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