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Thomas Friemel

7 months ago

Postdoctoral Position in Media Use, Media Effects, and Children & Cancer at University of Zurich University of Zurich in Switzerland

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Psychology

Funding

4-year postdoctoral contract at the University of Zurich, initially fixed-term and within the SNSF/NCCR Children & Cancer framework. The post mentions attractive employment conditions and does not specify a stipend amount.

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Expired

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Switzerland

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University of Zurich

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Keywords

Psychology
Communication Studies
Health Communication
Salud Pública
Qualitative Method
Childhood Cancer
Research Method

About this position

University of Zurich (UZH) is advertising a 4-year postdoctoral position at the Institute for Communication and Media Research (IKMZ) in the research group of Prof. Thomas Friemel. The position is embedded in the SNSF/NCCR Children & Cancer programme and focuses on media use, media effects, and health-related communication among children, adolescents, and parents.

The project examines how different media are used by key stakeholders and how this relates to treatment success and personal wellbeing. The ad highlights a social-scientific profile and welcomes applicants from communication science as well as related fields such as (health) psychology and public health. The work includes collaboration with other projects in the national research context, publishing in leading journals, presenting at international conferences, and research transfer to stakeholders and society.

Methodologically, the group values innovative research designs and methods, including both qualitative and quantitative approaches, data donation, and dynamic network data analysis. The post is based at UZH in Zurich and offers a strong research environment, interdisciplinary collaboration, and excellent employment conditions.

Eligibility highlights: PhD in communication science or a directly relevant adjacent field; strong publication record; excellent methodological competence; ability to work independently and in a team; very good German and English. German is especially important because the project involves interaction with children, caregivers, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders.

Application: submit a single PDF with motivation letter, CV with certificates, and three scientific publications via the UZH application portal. Review starts on 2026-05-01 and the position remains open until filled.

Funding details

4-year postdoctoral contract at the University of Zurich, initially fixed-term and within the SNSF/NCCR Children & Cancer framework. The post mentions attractive employment conditions and does not specify a stipend amount.

What's required

Applicants must have a PhD in communication science or a closely related field directly relevant to the project. Strong publication record in theoretically grounded empirical research is expected, along with excellent methodological skills in both qualitative and quantitative methods. Candidates should be able to work independently and in a team on a demanding research project. Very good German and English skills are required; good German is especially important because the project involves interaction with children, caregivers, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders. Backgrounds in (health) psychology, public health, or other relevant disciplines are welcome.

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Salud Pública

Childhood Cancer