Postdoctoral Global LGBTIQ+ Health Project

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The postdoctoral researcher will play a crucial role in the project management. They will assist the principal investigator with a variety of research tasks, which include managing the translation of the questionnaire, programming the survey, providing feedback on pre-registrations by the subgroups, troubleshooting issues, preparing and analyzing data, and facilitating workshops in Zurich. They will also engage in outreach activities, such as writing descriptive summary reports.

In addition, the postdoctoral researcher will take the lead on several manuscripts and will contribute to a meta-science manuscript aimed at enhancing global science initiatives. There will be opportunities for collaboration with leading scholars on specific subtopics within the broader project, allowing for international experience through partnerships with prominent figures in the field of Social Psychology, Health Research, and Public Policy.

They will also present their work at international scientific conferences. Moreover, the postdoctoral researcher will co-author at least one manuscript with a PhD student, assuming a supervisory role to develop their mentoring skills while co-supervising the student alongside the principal investigator.

• PhD degree or equivalent in (Social or Clinical) Psychology or a related field
• Strong interest in psychological research and LGBTIQ+ research
• Publications in peer-reviewed journals
• Project management skills
• Experience with quantitative research methods and statistical analysis (e.g., R)
• Knowledge of qualitative research methods is a plus
• Very good written and spoken English; knowledge of or willingness to acquire German
• Cultural sensitivity
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently
• Supervision experiences are a plus
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Interest in and connection to the LGBTIQ+ community

• Impactful
  
  Experience:
  
  Contribute to meaningful research and outreach activities that support LGBTIQ+ rights, well-being, and health at a global level.
• Supportive Environment:
  Work in a collaborative and inclusive team that values diverse perspectives and offers fair working conditions.
• International
  
  Experience:
  
  The global team unites scholars, practitioners, and key institutions across Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, North America, and Oceania. You will collaborate with established scholars from around the world and attend international conferences.

Please send your CV, relevant diplomas (bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees), a cover letter, relevant work samples (i.e., PhD thesis, 1-3 scientific publications, outreach work - if available), and the names as well as contact details of two to three referees as one PDF file to tabea.haessler.