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The Department of Evolutionary Biology and Environmental Studies at UZH is committed to fostering a safe, respectful, and supportive environment for everyone in its academic community. This page offers a clear and structured overview of the support services and procedures available in cases of emergency, harassment, discrimination, psychological distress, or research misconduct. Resources are organized according to your role at the university and reflect both UZH-wide policies and the specific support structures of the Faculty of Science.
If you are unsure where to turn or would prefer to speak to someone within the department, you are warmly encouraged to reach out to the department manager. She is available for a confidential and impartial conversation, can help clarify your options, and, if needed, direct you to the appropriate services.
If you are unsure where to turn or would prefer to speak to someone within the department, you are warmly encouraged to reach out to the department manager. She is available for a confidential and impartial conversation, can help clarify your options, and, if needed, direct you to the appropriate services.
For PhD Candidates
PhD candidates are both students and early-career researchers, and they are entitled to a wide range of support services at UZH.
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For Postdoctoral Researchers
As employed academic staff, postdocs have access to additional internal services, including those related to workplace and employment conditions.
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Summary of Procedures
Whether you are a PhD candidate or a postdoc, the following general procedure applies when facing conflict, harassment, or misconduct.
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Contact List and Resources
- Graduate Campus (Conflict Support for Doctoral Researchers):
https://www.grc.uzh.ch/en/counseling/conflicts.html - UZH Psychological Counseling Services:
https://www.uzh.ch/en/studies/whyuzh/counselling.html - Employee Assistance Office (MBS):
https://www.mbs.uzh.ch/en.html - Sexual Harassment Contact Persons and Regulations (RSB):
https://www.uzh.ch/en/explore/basics/responsibility/sexualharassment.html - Ombudsperson for Research Integrity:
https://www.research.uzh.ch/en/procedures/integrity/persons/ombudsperson.html