The Implementation Science in Nursing Group is based at the Medical Faculty's Institute for Implementation Science in Health Care and the University Hospital Zurich's Center of Clinical Nursing Science. Our research focuses on family health interventions and innovative, nurse-led models of care, primarily in acute-critical settings.
We invite applications for a 2.5-year Postdoctoral Research position in the eFICUS project, which aims to develop and test a digital health intervention for families affected by critical illness. The project will leverage advances in digital technology and user-centred design to ensure timely, equitable, and individualized access for families to psychoeducational and emotional support.
Your responsibilities This Postdoctoral Research will offer excellent opportunities to deepen your expertise in family-focused health care, digital health interventions, and user-centered design in an interdisciplinary, clinical context, and play a central role in the eFICUS project. Responsibilities included:
- Plan, undertake and/or participate in co-design activities, including collecting and analyzing data (observation and interviews).
- Develop the digital health intervention in close collaboration with different research partners, clinical teams, and patient research partners involved in the project.
- Implement and program the digital health intervention on the technology platform in close collaboration with the technology partner.
- Perform small usability testing and real-world evaluation of the digital health intervention.
- Prepare peer-reviewed publications and present finding within the scientific, clinical and public context.
- Work closely and actively with other team members and partners.
- Participate in other research and teaching activities of the group.
- Supervise and support Master students.
- Prepare applications for competitive research funding.
- Further develop your own research profile.
Your profile We are looking for a highly motivated candidate with a strong background in family health, critical care, digital interventions, or user-centered design.
- PhD in Nursing Science, Public Health, Health Sciences or related field.
- Research profile in digital or public health, nursing or critical care (research experience in user-centered designs and implementation science is an asset).
- Strong interest in family-focused health care and digital health, and in keeping up with emerging trends and methodologies in clinical and implementation science nursing research.
- Excellent ability to work independently, in diverse research teams, and closely with patients, families, clinicians, and researchers across different institutions or disciplines.
- Strong planning and organizational skills, excellent oral and written communication and effective interpersonal skills.
- Excellent command of written and spoken English and German.
- Self-motivated and comfortable taking initiative.
- Emerging track record of high-quality research publications and conference papers.
- Demonstrated ability to supervise and support undergraduate students and to engage in teaching activities.
Information on your application Please apply via the job portal by April 15th, 2026.
Please submit your electronic application (in a single PDF file), outlining your motivation for the position, including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, publication record, diploma and work certificates.
Further information For further information, please feel free to reach out to Prof. Dr. phil. Rahel Naef, Head of the Center for Clinical Nursing Science, via email.
Mail
rahel.naef@uzh.ch Für diese Stelle können keine Dossiers von Personalvermittlern berücksichtigt werden. Danke für Ihr Verständnis.
Unsere Benefits Kita vor Ort In unseren hauseigenen Kindertagesstätten werden deine Kinder liebevoll betreut. Lange Öffnungszeiten ohne Betriebsferien und subventionierte Betreuungsplätze entlasten dich im Alltag.
Gesundheit Wir unterstützen deine Gesundheit. Neben persönlichen Beratungen und Kursen unseres Gesundheitsmanagements, die dein Wohlbefinden fördern, bieten wir dir mit einem subventionierten Jahresabonnement beim ASVZ Zugang zu über 120 Sportarten.
Flexibilität Wir fördern eine ausgewogene Work-Life-Balance: Knapp die Hälfte unserer Mitarbeitenden arbeitet Teilzeit, und etwa 50% der Aufgaben lassen sich im Homeoffice erledigen - wenn es dein Berufsalltag zulässt.
Familienfreundlichkeit Wir helfen dir, Familie und Beruf zu vereinbaren. Mütter haben Anspruch auf mindestens 6 Monate Mutterschaftsurlaub (davon 16 Wochen mit vollem Lohn), Väter auf mindestens 2 Monate Vaterschaftsurlaub (davon 2 Wochen mit vollem Lohn).
Weiterbildung & Entwicklung Wir begleiten dich auf deinem beruflichen Weg und unterstützen deine Entwicklung mit individuellen Karriere- und Weiterbildungsmöglichkeiten.
Versicherungen Wir übernehmen 60% deiner Pensionskassenbeiträge und bieten attraktive Sonderkonditionen für Ergänzungsversicherungen.
Mobilität Du profitierst von einem persönlichen ZVV-BonusPass zum Spezialpreis oder erhältst einen fixen Geldbetrag für ein Generalabonnement (GA) oder Halbtax PLUS.
Telefonie Du und deine Familienangehörigen profitieren von Sonderkonditionen für private Mobil-Abonnements.
