Postdoctoral Position at the Center of Digital Lives, University of Basel

The University of Basel’s Faculty of Psychology is offering a 100% Postdoctoral position within the newly established Center of Digital Lives. This center focuses on the psychological aspects of everyday digital life, exploring how digital media usage impacts well-being and social relationships.

🔍 Research Focus

The Center of Digital Lives investigates the intricate integration of digital media into daily life, examining its effects within family contexts and its role in stress management. The appointed Postdoc will lead and contribute to research projects aligned with these themes, employing longitudinal designs, experience sampling, and digital media tracking methods.

🗓️ Key Dates

Preferred Start Date: Between July 1 and September 1, 2025
Application Deadline: May 15, 2025

📌 Eligibility Criteria

PhD in Psychology, Communication Science, or a closely related discipline
Demonstrated interest and experience in researching digital media use in everyday life
Proficiency in research methods and advanced statistics, including longitudinal designs
Ability to analyze datasets using R
Excellent written and spoken English; proficiency in German is preferred

💼 Responsibilities

Coordinate and manage individual and collaborative research projects.
Design, conduct, and analyze studies focusing on digital media’s impact on well-being and social relationships
Document and present research findings through publications and presentations
Contribute to and author grant applications
Teach courses, supervise students, and support examinations at the BSc and MSc levels
Participate in organizational tasks within the Center of Digital Lives

💰 Funding & Benefits

Employment conditions in accordance with university guidelines for postdoctoral candidates
Initial 2-year contract with the possibility of a 2-year extension
Opportunity to shape the direction of the Center of Digital Lives
Engagement in national and international collaborations
Part-time work options available
Located in Basel, Switzerland—a city renowned for its high quality of life and excellent public services

📝 Application Process

Interested candidates should submit the following documents as a single PDF file

A 1–1.5-page cover letter detailing research interests and fit for the position
Curriculum vitae and relevant certificates
Contact details of one professional reference
One scientific contribution authored by the applicant (e.g., PhD thesis excerpt, manuscript, or journal article)

For inquiries regarding the position, please contact Prof. Dr. Lara Wolfers at lara.wolfers@unibas.ch.

For more details, visit the official job posting.

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