JOBS: University of Zurich, Department of Psychology
Ph.D. Student Position in Lifespan Development Psychology. The Department of Psychology at the University of Zurich (Gerontopsychology, head: Prof. Dr. Mike Martin) invites applications for a PhD student position which is available for a period of 3 years, starting in October 2008. The position is funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) project: „Personality Development in Middle Adulthood: A Longitudinal Individual Differences Perspective“. The project aims to examine and compare intraindividual changes of personality in adulthood in different representative longitudinal samples. Moreover, the project aims to investigate variables that might govern and trigger personality changes. Candidates for PhD scholarships should hold a Master or a Swiss or German University Diploma in Psychology. Interest and knowledge in lifespan development and personality development are requested. Experience and interest in methods of longitudinal research and fluency in English are expected. Experience in publishing in peer-reviewed journals is beneficial. For further details, please contact Prof. Dr. Mike Martin (phone: +41 44 635 74 10; e-mail: m.martin@psychologie.uzh.ch). Applicants should send a comprehensive letter of interest, curriculum vitae, letters of reference (if available), certificates, and other summaries of student evaluations no later than July, 15 2008 to: Prof. Mike Martin, University of Zurich, Department of Psychology, Gerontopsychology, Binzmühlestrasse 14/Box 24, CH-8050 Zurich; or via e-mail (all documents in PDF) to m.martin@psychologie.uzh.ch.
