2 Postdoctoral positions: Shaping AI and uncertainty mindsets at work

100%, Zurich, fixed-term

The Chair of Work and Organizational Psychology (Prof. Gudela Grote) is inviting applications for two postdoctoral positions to contribute to ongoing research in two domains: (1) Socio-technical design of AI systems; and (2) Uncertainty regulation and interventions.

Job description

The postdoctoral researchers will contribute to one or both main research streams in the group which concern concepts and methods to foster (1) the alignment of control and accountability for AI developers and users in industrial settings and (2) the development and implementation of interventions to support an “uncertainty-as-enhancing” mindset for employees in various work domains. Involvement in existing projects and collabo­ration with PhD students is expected. The postdoctoral researchers are also encouraged to establish their personal research portfolio. They can benefit from the group's excellent research network and the inspiring context created by a top university. Teaching PhD seminars and supporting MSc students in project work are part of the job as well. The positions are available from April 1, 2024, and are funded for two years.

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. 
• Knowledge of a broad range of methodological approaches from ethnographical observations to experimental designs and of the respective qualitative and quantitative analytic methods is a plus. 
• An excellent command of English and preferably also German is required.
• You should be highly committed and self-driven individuals, striving to excel in a top-level, dynamic environment. They need to be able to work well in a team and have strong communication skills in speaking and writing.

Your workplace

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• Excellent infrastructure and working conditions
• Support for career development and for establishing one's own research network
• Collaboration in a highly committed and upbeat team
• High level of autonomy
• Inspiring and creative environment

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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 – Please also indicate for which of the two research streams (or both) you apply

Detailed CV

Transcripts of all degrees (German or English)

Names and contact information of 3 references

2-3 representative publications

We look forward to receiving your online application by February 29, 2024. We will consider applications as they come in until the positions are filled.

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 . You can also contact Prof. Gudela Grote about details of the positions, [email protected]  (no applications).

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