Research Associate in Organizational Development and Transformation in Healthcare (60-80%)

Scientific Employee* in Organizational Development and Transformation in Healthcare (60-80%)
University of Applied Psychology FHNW, Institute for Innovation, Transformation and Sustainability

Teaching, research, and practice - we connect

Your tasks:

As part of a dedicated and cooperative team, you will work in an innovative environment. Your tasks are interesting and diverse:

• You actively participate in research and consulting projects in organizational development and transformation in healthcare

• You expand networks and support third-party funding acquisition – from the idea to the project application

• You contribute to psychological teaching and strengthen the methodological competence of students

• You actively engage in university/institute development and purposefully further develop your professional profile

• You design continuing education offerings and promote the transfer of psychological concepts into professional practice

Your profile:

As an innovative and team-oriented personality, you have a very good Master's degree in Psychology and also bring the following:

• Solid knowledge and relevant professional experience in work and organizational psychology as well as initial practical experience in accompanying change and development processes (Change Management), ideally related to healthcare

• You have good knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods

• You bring a high level of commitment, ability to cooperate, and the ability to work independently

• You are interested in the development and acquisition of research projects as well as the publication of scientific findings

Your perspectives:

Teaching at FHNW is the interface between education, professional activity, and further training – challenging yet meaningful. It enables employees to convey practical knowledge and directly implement research results. At the same time, the exchange with students in education and training broadens and inspires the view of one's own field.

Your benefits:

Wide range of university sports

Cultural program with lectures, concerts, theater, and films

Practiced equality of pay between women and men

Targeted support for doctoral projects

Annual working time (42 hours/week) with option for part-time and home office

Mentoring program for career development and doctoral support

Your workplace:

University of Applied Psychology FHNW
Riggenbachstrasse 16
4600 Olten

Any questions?

For the position:
Dr. Janna Küllenberg, Project Manager, Contact: [email protected]

For the application process:
Yvonne Rüegsegger, HR Manager, Contact: [email protected]

Will you soon be part of our team? We look forward to your application by 13.05.2026.