PhD: Cognitive & Moral Heuristics for Climate Adaptation

ETH Zurich; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

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Zusammenfassung

ETH Zurich invites applications for a motivated doctoral student to apply psychological concepts to environmental topics. Starting January 2027, the position focuses on how cognitive and moral heuristics influence climate adaptation measures.

The role includes conducting empirical studies, publishing in journals, presenting at conferences, supervising students, and supporting lectures within a climate psychology research group at ETH Zurich.

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree in psychology, environmental science, or social sciences.
• Knowledge and first experiences with descriptive and inferential statistics.
• Advanced German and English skills.
• Ability to think conceptually and work independently.
• Strong interest in research and methodologies from psychology and social sciences.

Aufgaben

• Conceptualization and conduction of empirical studies (quantitative or qualitative designs are possible).
• Writing manuscripts and publishing studies in scientific journals.
• Dissemination of research results (e.g., at conferences).
• Supervising bachelor and master students.
• Supporting lectures.

Kenntnisse

Descriptive statistics

Inferential statistics

Conceptual thinking

Independent work

Research interest

Ausbildung

Master's degree in psychology / environmental science / social sciences

Jobbeschreibung

ETH Zurich invites applications for a motivated doctoral student to apply psychological concepts to environmental topics. Starting January 2027, the position focuses on how cognitive and moral heuristics influence climate adaptation measures.

The role includes conducting empirical studies, publishing in journals, presenting at conferences, supervising students, and supporting lectures within a climate psychology research group at ETH Zurich.