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Postdoctoral position: AI at work
100%, Zurich, fixed-term
The Chair of Work and Organizational Psychology (Prof. Gudela Grote) is inviting applications for a postdoctoral position to contribute to the ongoing research program on how new technology impacts work and organizations with a special focus on AI.
The position is available from June 1, 2023 (a later starting date can be negotiated), and is initially funded for two years, with the possibility of extension for another year.
Project background
Technology drives work design, in oftentimes unpredicted and not always desirable ways. The research to be conducted should help to foster accountable design and use of AI in view of creating high quality jobs and effective work processes.
Job description
Involvement in existing projects, for instance on explainable AI for medical teams and railway operators, and collaboration with PhD students in those projects is expected, as well as the creation of a personal research portfolio which combines prior own research with the research opportunities provided by this position.
Your profile
- You should have a PhD in Work and Organizational Psychology, Organizational Behavior, or related fields.
- Prior experience in research on topics related to the current position and a strong publication record are expected.
- An excellent command of preferably both German and English is required.
- You should be highly committed and self-driven individuals with a
creative and proactive mindset, striving to excel in a top-level,
dynamic environment.
- You need to be able to work well in a team and have strong communication skills in speaking and writing.
Your workplace
WEV
Weinbergstrasse 56/58
8006 Zürich
Schweiz
We offer
The research group is well connected to leading scholars in the field and the postdoctoral researcher can profit from this network and the inspiring context created by a top university.
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Curious? So are we.
We look forward to receiving your online application by March 15, 2023.
Please submit the following application documents using the ETH online portal in a single merged PDF document, titled with your last name and initials as well as the application date (for example: 20191201_SmithJT_application) in the following order:
- Cover letter with the description of your research achievements and interests
- Detailed CV
- Transcripts of all degrees (German or English)
- Names and contact information of 3 references
- 2-3 representative publications
Please apply exclusively via the online application portal.
Applications sent by e-mail or post will not be considered. Further
information about our group can be found on our website www.wop.ethz.ch
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