Institue for Implementation Science in Health Care Research Assistant 40 %

Start of employment immediately or by arrangement, temporary (Initial 6 -month appointment, with the possibility of extension)

The Institute of Implementation Science in Health Care is seeking a highly organised and engaged Research Assistant (40 %) to support two healthcare research projects: ITINERARE, NeoIPC. The postholder will contribute to evidence synthesis activities, stakeholder and public engagement, and research administration support, including grant development activities. Previous knowledge and application of stakeholder engagement and/or implementation science is advantageous, but not essential. Very good German/Swiss German and English language skills are essential, strong grasp of French and Italian is an advantage.

Your responsibilities

Scientific Activities (60%)* Support the planning, conduct, and reporting of systematic reviews, scoping reviews, rapid reviews, and other evidence synthesis projects.

• Contribute to protocol development and preparation of review documentation in line with recognised methodological standards (e.g., PRISMA, RAMESES).
• Assist with drafting reports, manuscripts, presentations, and research outputs for academic and non-academic audiences.
• Assist with ethics applications, funding reports, and other research administration processes

Engagement Activities (40%)* Support the planning, organisation, and facilitation of workshops, stakeholder meetings, and public engagement activities.

• Assist in recruiting and liaising with participants, patient and public contributors, healthcare professionals, and other stakeholders.
• Support preparation of workshop materials, presentations, discussion guides, and summary reports.
• Capture, analyse, and synthesise feedback from engagement activities.
• Provide administrative and organisational support

Your profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree or equivalent practical experience in a relevant discipline (e.g., public health, health services research, psychology, social sciences, healthcare, or related field).
• Excellent written and verbal German/Swiss German and English communication skills.

Desirable Criteria* Experience supporting or facilitating workshops, public/patient engagement activities.

• Experience working within healthcare, public health, academic, or applied research environments.
• Experience planning and conducting systematic reviews, rapid reviews, or other types of evidence synthesis.
• Familiarity with evidence review software (e.g., Covidence, Rayyan, EndNote).
• Experience of implementation science and/or co-production methods.
• Experience developing and supporting research or other grant applications.

What we offer

Work-Life Balance* Flexible working models (such as part-time positions, mobile working, job-sharing)

• Childcare at the kihz foundation of UZH and ETH

Learning and Development* Wide range of continuing education courses of UZH and the Canton of Zurich

• Language Center run jointly with ETH Zurich

Food* Food and drinks at reduced prices in the UZH cafeterias

• Lunch-Check-card with UZH contribution

Healthcare* Special conditions on the Academic Sports Association ASVZ

• Free seasonal flu vaccinations
• Rest and relaxation at the quiet room in the university tower

Discounts* Private traffic: Carsharing, rent a vehicle, parking space

• Digitalization: Hardware, software, mobile phone subscriptions
• Special conditions on hotel reservations

Conditions of Employment* Policies of the UZH

• Most UZH staff are employed according to public law

International Services* Support for people from outside Switzerland

Campuses* Campuses Zurich City, Zurich Irchel, Oerlikon and Schlieren

• Sites Zurich West, Old Botanical Garden, Botanical