Professor of Psychological Methods and Statistics (open rank)

Psychological Science; Luzern; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time positions or job sharing possible

Job summary

A prestigious university in Switzerland is seeking a Professor of Psychological Methods and Statistics. The candidate should possess a degree in psychology and strong teaching experience, with a focus on statistics and research methods. Responsibilities include teaching at various academic levels, leading research initiatives, and contributing to the curriculum. The position welcomes collaboration and aims to enhance contributions to women's representation in academia. Fluency in German at level C1 is required or must be acquired soon.

Qualifications

• Proven research and teaching achievements in statistics and empirical-experimental research methods.
• Experience in the independent instruction of courses and supervision of research work.
• German language skills at level C1 required.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses on statistics and methods at bachelor’s and master’s levels.
• Establish and manage a faculty-wide consulting center for statistics and methods.
• Participate in curriculum development and innovative research programs.

Skills

Teaching expertise in psychological methods

Peer-reviewed publications

Research group leadership experience

Collaboration skills

Education

Degree in psychology

Doctorate

Habilitation (for full professorship)

Job description

Vacancies

The University of Lucerne is a modern, personal and dynamic human sciences university at the heart of Switzerland and Europe. In keeping with our guiding principle 'Moving Human Sciences', we focus on people and their institutions with our six faculties and two academies. Our aim is to develop the University of Lucerne into a pioneering, internationally visible centre for research and teaching in the human sciences.

The Faculty of Behavioural Sciences and Psychology conducts innovative research that strengthens professional care in Switzerland and helps position Lucerne as an international centre for research in the human sciences. It currently offers Bachelor's and postgraduate programmes, with a Master's programme set to launch in 2027. The faculty also runs a state-of-the-art practical training clinic and behavioural science laboratories.

As of 1 August 2027 or by agreement, we are looking for a

Professor of Psychological Methods and Statistics (open rank)

In this role, you will be responsible for the field of statistics and empirical‑experimental research methods. Your proven research and teaching achievements may cover the full range of statistics and research methods in psychology. Your research programme will complement and expand the faculty's existing areas of expertise. You will teach courses on statistics and methods at the bachelor's and master's level and contribute your expertise to the doctoral programme. In addition, you will actively participate in the further development and detailed planning of the curriculum and establish an innovative research programme with international appeal. The establishment and management of a faculty‑wide consulting centre for statistics and methods is desirable.

You have a degree in psychology and a solid background and enjoyment of teaching in the field of psychological methods and statistics. You have relevant publications (peer‑reviewed) and competitively acquired third‑party funding in this field of expertise and have proven teaching expertise. Your experience should include the independent instruction of courses and the supervision of research work (dissertations, bachelor's and master's theses); and at least two years of experience in research after your doctorate. Preference will be given to applicants who already have experience in leading their own research group. Beyond your professional qualifications, you demonstrate a high level of integration skills and a strong willingness to collaborate. You actively participate in the university's self‑governing bodies and are open to inter‑faculty cooperation in teaching and research.

The professorship can be taken up at the level of full professorship, associate professorship or assistant professorship with tenure track. For a full professorship, a completed habilitation or an equivalent scientific qualification is required; for an assistant professorship, a doctorate and at least two years of research experience after the doctorate are expected.

German language skills at level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages should be present or must be acquired within a reasonable period of time.

The University of Lucerne seeks to increase the proportion of women in teaching and research and expressly encourages qualified female academics to apply. Part‑time positions or job sharing are possible and subject to negotiation.

As the holder of the Chair of Psychological Methods and Statistics at the University of Lucerne, you will have the unique opportunity to get involved in setting up a new faculty and to contribute to the further development of the psychology programme and research specialisations.

The terms of employment are in accordance with the personnel law of the Canton of Lucerne.

For further information, please contact the chair of the appointment committee, Prof. Dr. Karin Hediger, email: berufungen‑vpf@<|channel|><|channel|><|channel|>manuel.ch.

The application deadline is 21 January 2026. Please apply in accordance with our guidelines via the following link: https://selectus.unilu.ch/position/5668867.

The mock lectures and interviews with shortlisted candidates will take place on 5.-6. May 2026.