PhD Research Student in Education and Digital Transformation 70%

Pädagogische Hochschule Zürich

About

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 Transformation focuses on three key research fields: “Education and Digital Society”, “Digital Learning and Teaching” and “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 contexts
• Data literacy and digital competencies in teacher training
• Datification of schools
• Digital transformation of educational institutions
• Inclusive computer science education

Your activities

• Conceptualization and carrying out your doctoral project
• Active participation as a team member at the Centre for Education and Digital Transformation
• Contributions to international presentations and publications

Your background

• Strong master’s degree in an educational discipline that grants access to a PhD programme
• Knowledge and research interest in the area of education and digital transformation
• Good knowledge of German or the willingness to learn German
• Good knowledge of English

Your advantages

• Opportunity to conduct multi-year research and gain specialised knowledge in your field
• Interdisciplinary collaboration with a team of researchers
• Stimulating work environment with access to excellent qualification and networking opportunities
• Peer support through the PH Zurich doctoral student network
• Individual advising and support within PH Zurich’s cooperative doctoral programmes

PH 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 steps

We 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.