Combine research and teaching at MSc level, and actively shape the future of midwifery science. In this role, you will strengthen evidence-based care, promote knowledge transfer and contribute to the further development of a young academic profession.

Senior Researcher & Lecturer Midwifery and Reproductive Health 80-100%

School:

School of Health Professions

Starting date:

Immediately or by arrangement

Your role

In this role you will:

• Design, secure funding for, coordinate, contribute to and lead research and development projects in midwifery and sexual and reproductive health. You will liaise closely with the head of the research unit, take responsibility for project budgets and lead project teams.
• Help shape the strategic development of the research & development unit and strengthen the internal and external knowledge transfer as well as the national and international visibility of the institute. This will be reflected in your interdisciplinary collaboration, scientific publications, conference presentations and accessible science communication.
• Take responsibility for modules within the MSc Midwifery programme. You will design, plan, deliver, evaluate and ensure the quality of profession-specific and interprofessional modules. To that end, you will develop scientifically sound module objectives, teaching content, didactic formats and assessment methods at EQF level 7.
• Teach classes in the MSc Midwifery programme and, where required, in the BSc Midwifery. You will systematically integrate the latest research findings, blended learning, e-learning and the considered use of artificial intelligence into your teaching and learning environments.
• Provide expert guidance to students on their master's theses, develope and evaluate assessments, and conduct resit examinations in accordance with the applicable quality and AI guidelines.
• Support the programme director in the strategic, organisational, curricular and didactic development of the MSc Midwifery programme. You will contribute to the further development of module curricula, quality assurance and AI integration, and actively represent the programme within the professional community.

Your profile

• You hold a PhD in midwifery, psychology, health sciences, social sciences or a related field. Your scientific expertise focuses on midwifery care and/or sexual and reproductive health.
• You have successfully developed, secured funding for, conducted and led research projects, and are experienced in project planning, coordination and implementation.
• You have proven expertise in quantitative research methods and confidently apply health or social science methods, with nuance and a strong commitment to quality.
• You have experience in higher education teaching, ideally at master's level, and have completed a continuing education qualification in higher education didactics or a comparable qualification.

• A recognised midwifery qualification as well as a sound understanding of the field's professional practice and current challenges facing the profession.
• Several years of professional experience as a midwife or other relevant professional experience outside the higher education sector.
• Enthusiasm for creatively developing and implementing innovative research projects, teaching formats and sustainable solutions.
• Experience in inter- and transdisciplinary collaboration, as well as the willingness to productively combine different profession-specific and practice-based perspectives.

This is what we stand for

Zurich University of Applied Sciences ZHAW is one of Switzerland's largest multidisciplinary universities of applied sciences, with over 14'000 students and 3'400 faculty and staff.

The ZHAW School of Health Sciences is one of the largest and most renowned centres for education and continuing professional development for health professions in the German-speaking countries. More than 2,000 students and 300 employees benefit from unique degree and continuing education programmes as well as attractive job opportunities in teaching and research in the heart of Winterthur (Canton of Zurich).

The Midwifery Research Unit promotes quality in obstetrics and midwifery through applied research and development projects by focusing on the best possible care for women, children and families during pregnancy and childbirth, the postpartum period and breastfeeding. We train midwives as well as the next generation of researchers, and develop innovative, sustainable solutions to ensure the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered and evidence-based care by midwives and interprofessional teams. Another focus area is the promotion of sexual and reproductive health among the population.

ZHAW is committed to gender-mixed and diverse teams in order to promote equality, diversity and innovation.

What you can expect

We offer working conditions and terms of employment commensurate with higher education institutions and actively promote personal development for staff in leadership and non-leadership positions. A detailed description of advantages and benefits can be found at Working at the ZHAW. The main points are listed below:

Contact

Dr. Astrid Krahl
Head of the MSc Programme

Yeliz Sevinc
Recruiting Manager