Psychology Internship Research & Development 80 - 100%

Psychology Internship Research & Development 80 - 100% #

Are you studying Psychology at the Bachelor's or Master's level, are you interested in a wide range of topics, open to new themes, and curious about how Research & Development works in correctional services?

Then an internship with us might be the perfect next step in your career!

With around 1,400 employees, Justizvollzug und Wiedereingliederung (JuWe) is responsible for the execution of sentences and measures as well as for carrying out various types of detention. Our employees from around 40 professions support and promote the reintegration of convicted individuals and are effectively and progressively committed to a safe and just society.

The main department Research & Development (F&E) is one of eight main departments of JuWe. With around 20 employees, F&E deals with questions from forensic psychology as well as social and legal sciences in interdisciplinary teams. The research and development projects are closely linked to practice and provide sound insights into current issues in correctional services.

From March 1, 2027 (or by arrangement), we are looking for new interns for 6 months.

This is your field of activity ###

• You will participate in our application-oriented research and development projects.
• You will support systematic literature research on topics that are currently occupying us.
• You will support study planning, data collection, and data evaluation.
• You will help with the preparation of internal reports and presentations.
• Co-organizing an internal event or function once in a while? That is also possible with us.

This is what you bring with you ###

• You are studying Psychology in a Master's program (or will soon complete your Bachelor's degree).
• You enjoy working scientifically and have initial experience in statistical data analysis and systematic research of specialist literature.
• You are interested in the topics of correctional services with references to psychology, psychiatry, and criminology and enjoy working interdisciplinary.
• You are enthusiastic and eager to learn something new every day. You love it when things are running and want to be deployed flexibly. You roll up your sleeves and can organize yourself and your everyday work well.
• You have native-level proficiency in German, both spoken and written, and have good English skills.

This is what makes this position special ###

• Do you want to learn new things and develop yourself? Perfect. We offer you an insight into versatile, application-oriented research projects. You will get to know central aspects of correctional services in Switzerland and gain an insight into the professional field of science and clinical work in a forensic context.
• Do you like variety? Wonderful. Because you will take on diverse tasks with us.
• Do you want to be able to exchange ideas with peers? We usually have several interns working with us.
• Do you want to learn more about correctional services and our work? In that case, we also have the right thing for you: JuWe runs an internal academy with a large range of continuing education opportunities that you can participate in.

Your application ###

By now it is clear: An internship in Research & Development has a lot to offer. And of course, we pay a fair wage.

Do you have any questions now? Then contact Juliane Gerth at juliane.gerth@ji.zh.ch.

Applying is very easy: Send us your application via our online tool.

We are committed to unbiased application processes and therefore do not want a cover letter or application photo. You can also refrain from providing information about your marital status.

Instead, you will complete an online assessment - we also like it to be evidence-based in the application process.

The Recruitment & Assessment team will be happy to answer questions regarding the application process at 043 258 58 35.

Further information about our recruitment process and employment at JuWe can be found at Arbeiten bei JuWe | Kanton Zürich (zh.ch).