PhD Research Student in Education and Digital Transformation 70%begin 1 September 2025, fixed term (5 years)As a leader in education, the Zurich University of Teacher Education (PH Zurich) is actively shaping the schools of today and tomorrow through its teaching and research. Work at the Centre for Education and Digital Transformationfocuses on three key research fields:«Education and Digital Society», «Digital Learning and Teaching» und «Computing Skills and Education».During the fixed term of five years, the PhD student has the opportunity to pursue a doctoral project at the Centre for Education and Digital Transformation and benefits from participation in cooperative doctoral programmes at the PH Zurich.The doctoral thesis is in alignment with current research priorities at the Centre. In their motivation letter, applicants are requested to describe their research interest and how it relates to one or more of these priorities. Potential topics include the following:Media ethics in educational contextsData literacy and digital competencies in teacher trainingDatification of schoolsDigital transformation of educational institutionsInclusive computer science educationYour activitiesConceptualization and carrying out your doctoral projectActive participation as a team member at the Centre for Education and Digital TransformationContributions to international presentations and publicationsYour backgroundStrong master's degree in an educational discipline that grants access to a PhD programmeKnowledge and research interest in the area of education and digital transformationGood knowledge of German or the willingness to learn GermanGood knowledge of EnglishYour advantagesOpportunity to conduct multi-year research and gain specialised knowledge in your fieldInterdisciplinary collaboration with a team of researchersStimulating work environment with access to excellent qualification and networking opportunitiesPeer support through the PH Zurich doctoral student networkIndividual advising and support within PH Zurich's cooperative doctoral programmesPH Zurich offers its staff more than just a modern workplace in Zurich Oerlikon (Leutschentower): employees also benefit from advantageous conditions and interesting opportunities for further professional development. Discover more about our University here.Your next stepsWe invite you to submit your complete application via our online application portal by 24 May 2025 at the latest. Only direct applications via our portal are accepted; for this reason, candidates represented by agencies as well as applications sent by e-mail will not be considered.For more information about the positionProf. Dr. Michael GeissHead of CentreTel.: +41 43 305 54 73 E-Mail: michael.geiss@phzh.chFor more information about the application processSabrina Weber HR OfficerE-Mail: sabrina.weber@phzh.chFacebookInstagramLinkedinApply now