PhD in Social Psychology And Intergroup Relations

The Department of Psychology at the University of Zurich invites applications for a 4-year PhD position in Social Psychology and Intergroup Relations, supervised by SNSF-Professor Tabea Hässler./nThis position offers an excellent opportunity for motivated people interested in exploring issues related to the LGBTIQ+ community. The PhD candidate will become part of the Global LGBTIQ+ Health Project - an active global research collaboration led by SNSF-Professor Tabea Hässler./nTogether with over 100 scholars from 70 countries from all continents, we will investigate how individual factors (e.g., group membership, coping mechanisms), group-based factors (e.g., prejudice, discrimination, social relations, social support), and structural factors (e.g., laws, social climate) affect the well-being and health of LGBTIQ+ people./nWe will ex-amine psychological health disparities (e.g., depression, anxiety, self-harming behavior, suicidality), physical health issues (e.g., substance abuse, risky sexual behavior), but also queer joy, well-being, and good health.