Research Associate in the Field of Mobility, Sustainability, and Behavior Change (80%)

Research Associate in the field of Mobility, Sustainability, and Behavioral Change (80%)
University of Applied Psychology FHNW, Institute for Innovation, Transformation, and Sustainability

Teaching, research, and practice - we connect

Your tasks:

As part of an interdisciplinary team, you will implement applied research and development projects in the field of traffic and behavioral psychology as well as sustainability in collaboration with research and practice partners. You will work in a diverse and international environment. The position is temporary. If interested, there are funding models and thus opportunities for the implementation of a doctoral project.

Your tasks include:

• Independent handling of projects and leading sub-projects within the framework of application-oriented research & development

• Writing scientific publications in German and English

• Assisting in the delivery of German and English language courses in the Bachelor and Master of Science in Applied Psychology

• Active participation in team, institute, and university development

Your profile:

• Master's degree in Psychology, ideally in Social Psychology, Behavioral Psychology, or Business Psychology

• High competencies in qualitative research methods (e.g., designing, conducting, and analyzing interviews and focus groups)

• High competencies in quantitative research methods (e.g., surveys and experiments)

• Basic knowledge or willingness to learn R or other statistical programs

• Several years of professional experience (after apprenticeship or studies)

• Practical experience in project management

• Language skills (German: native or C2, English: C1, fluent in spoken and written)

Your perspectives:

The uniqueness of FHNW is reflected in the combination of teaching and application-oriented research as well as collaboration with practice. The complementary perspectives enable a differentiated understanding and action in a rapidly changing world. Exchange and collaboration are at the forefront.

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 hours (42 hours/week) with the option for part-time and remote work

Mentoring program for career development and doctoral support

Start date: 01.11.2026 or by agreement, limited until 30.04.2028.

Your workplace:

University of Applied Psychology FHNW
Riggenbachstrasse 16
4600 Olten

Any questions?

About the position:

Prof. Dr. Dorothea Schaffner, Professor of Business Psychology, Contact: +41 62 957 27 76

About the application process:

Debora Bischofberger, HR Manager, Contact: [email protected]

Will you soon be part of our team? We look forward to your application by 16.08.2026.