PhD in Cognitive & Moral Heuristics for Climate Adaptation

Immigration Policy Lab; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 58.000 - 62.000; Vollzeit

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Zusammenfassung

ETH Zurich is seeking a motivated doctoral student to study cognitive and moral heuristics in lay people’s reactions to climate change adaptation. The position is 100% time in Zurich and fixed-term, starting January 2027.

The project explores how heuristics shape risk perception and acceptance of adaptation technologies, aiming to improve effective implementation. The role includes conducting empirical studies, publishing in scientific journals, disseminating results at conferences, supervising

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

German proficiency

English proficiency

Statistics knowledge

Independent working

Research methods

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in psychology, environmental science, or social sciences

Jobbeschreibung

ETH Zurich is seeking a motivated doctoral student to study cognitive and moral heuristics in lay people’s reactions to climate change adaptation. The position is 100% time in Zurich and fixed-term, starting January 2027.

The project explores how heuristics shape risk perception and acceptance of adaptation technologies, aiming to improve effective implementation. The role includes conducting empirical studies, publishing in scientific journals, disseminating results at conferences, supervising