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University of Zurich

Postdoctoral Researcher in Cross-Cultural Psycho-/Neurolinguistics University of Zurich in Switzerland

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Anthropology

Funding

80% FTE postdoctoral position with 20% teaching. Offered as a one-year contract with a potential extension by agreement up to four years total. Salary is described as internationally competitive and follows SNSF-funded project guidelines.

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Switzerland

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University of Zurich

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Keywords

Anthropology
Psychology
Statistical Analysis
Natural Language Processing
Psycholinguistics
Neuropsychology
Syntax
Neurolinguistics
Linguistics

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Postdoctoral Researcher in Cross-Cultural Psycho-/Neurolinguistics at the Institute for the Interdisciplinary Study of Language Evolution (ISLE), University of Zurich, within the NCCR Evolving Language.

The project focuses on cross-cultural research on language processing and its relationship to cognition, with a specific emphasis on syntax and event cognition. The postdoc will work with a team from the NCCR Work Package “Events” under the supervision of Professor Balthasar Bickel.

Research methods are chiefly experimental, with opportunities to investigate language processing and planning in a diverse set of languages using the NCCR’s worldwide collaboration network. The role is based in Zurich, Switzerland, while experiments are expected to be conducted in various locations around the world.

Ideal candidates have training in psycholinguistics, neurolinguistics, and/or linguistics, and are experienced with experimental methods and statistical data analysis in language science. Cross-cultural fieldwork experience is a strong advantage. Strong teamwork and communication skills are essential, and excellent oral and written English is required.

The position is 80% FTE and includes 20% teaching. It is offered as a one-year contract with a possible extension by agreement up to four years total. Salary is internationally competitive and follows SNSF-funded project guidelines.

Applications are reviewed from 10 September 2026 until the position is filled. To apply, submit a single English PDF containing a cover letter, CV with publication list, contact details for two references, and up to two writing samples/publications via the online application portal.

Funding details

80% FTE postdoctoral position with 20% teaching. Offered as a one-year contract with a potential extension by agreement up to four years total. Salary is described as internationally competitive and follows SNSF-funded project guidelines.

What's required

Applicants should be trained in psycholinguistics, neurolinguistics, and/or linguistics, and be thoroughly familiar with experimental methods and statistical data analysis in language science. Experience with cross-cultural fieldwork is a strong asset. Strong teamwork, collaboration, and communication skills are essential, and excellent oral and written English is required.

How to apply

Prepare a single PDF in English containing a cover letter, CV with publication list, contact details for two references, and up to two writing samples/publications. Submit the application through the university's online application portal.

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