Advanced Researcher as Postdoctoral Fellow 80%

* 28 July 2026 * 80% * Permanent position * Zürich ## from 1 September 2026 - limited until 28 February 2029 ## The Zurich University of Teacher Education actively shapes education, school and teaching of today and tomorrow in teaching and research. The department «Subject Didactics Research» deals with teaching and learning processes in specific school subjects. It addresses the selection and justification of learning content and teaching objectives, the psychological and social starting conditions of teachers and learners, and the professionalisation of teachers in subject-specific and interdisciplinary contexts. The position is aimed at individual qualification with the goal of an advanced academic career in subject didactics research. This is what you will do. * Design and development of a postdoctoral project in the field of mathematics didactics or related subject didactics * Collaboration in projects of the Subject Didactics Research department (including publications and promotion of junior researchers) * National and international publication and presentation activities * Commitment to third-party funding acquisition * Teaching activities in the training and further education of teachers This is what you bring with you. * Master-s degree in a discipline relevant to subject didactics * Completed or imminent doctoral degree and proven experience in empirical research * Professional experience in primary or secondary schools and teaching diploma desired * Ambitious and dynamic personality * German and English skills at publication level This will inspire you. In addition to varied and demanding work in a committed and innovative team, the position offers valuable development and qualification opportunities in the stimulating environment of a large university of teacher education. The PH Zurich offers you more than a centrally located workplace at Zurich main station with good employment conditions and attractive further training opportunities. What defines us can be found here . **Your next step.** Please submit your complete application dossier **by 3 August 2026 exclusively via our online application platform**. We prefer direct applications and ask for your understanding that we do not consider recruitment agencies or email applications. **Questions about the application process.** Sabrina Weber HR Consultant E-mail: sabrina.weber@phzh.ch **Questions about the position.** Prof. Dr Stefan Keller Head of Department Tel.: 043 305 56 64 E-mail: stefandaniel.keller@phzh.ch