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 January 2009. The position is funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) project: „ Longitudinally Correlated Changes in Learning and Cognition in Old Age Across Five Years “ (Zimprich & Martin). The project aims to examine and compare intraindividual changes of cognition and learning in older adulthood in a longitudinal sample across five years. The project involves the third measurement occasion of the Zurich Longitudinal Study on Cognitive Aging (ZULU). Candidates for PhD scholarships should hold a Master or a Swiss or German University Diploma in Psychology. Interest and knowledge in lifespan development and cognitive aging research 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 November, 15 2008 to: Prof. Dr. 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.
