Join our Team! PhD position opening.

🔍 Join our team! We're recruiting a PhD student in Cognitive Psychology at University of Lausanne

We are excited to announce that our Colour Experience Group at UNIL is looking for a passionate researcher to join us as we explore the fascinating relationships between colour and emotion, under the supervision of Prof Christine Mohr and Dr Domicele Jonauskaite.

For the past decade, we've been investigating how colours and affect are linked across different populations (from children to elderly, colour-blind to blind individuals) in over 70 countries. Our research spans online studies, controlled lab settings, VR, and real spaces.

This is a balanced position: 50% dedicated to your doctoral thesis research and 50% to teaching and supervision - perfect for developing a well-rounded academic profile!

We're seeking someone who:
- Has a Master's in Psychology, Cognitive Science or related field
- Is experienced with designing and analysing empirical studies
- Has strong interest in developing research in the domain of colour and affect
- Is proficient with R Studio (programming knowledge is a plus!)
- Can communicate in English and French (both spoken and written)

What we offer:
- 5-year PhD journey (starting August 2025)
- Competitive salary (CHF 67,165+)
- Vibrant research environment in beautiful Lausanne

Important: All applications must be submitted through the official UNIL recruitment system by May 25, 2025. Only applications through this channel will be considered: https://career5.successfactors.eu/career?career_ns=job_listing&company=universitdP&navBarLevel=JOB_SEARCH&rcm_site_locale=en_US&career_job_req_id=22220&selected_lang=en_US&jobAlertController_jobAlertId=&jobAlertController_jobAlertName=&browserTimeZone=Europe/Zurich&_s.crb=SMfUk4kbEEdIqdzc8sqtM0%2fapk49IA5RBkaN52C6kOk%3d

Feel free to reach out with questions or share with potential candidates!