Academic Position / Pre- / Postdoctoral Level in Psychology

Unist; Konstanz; Hybrid; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The University of Konstanz seeks a Researcher to join the Research Methods, Assessment, and iScience team. The role includes conducting research, teaching, and helping with admin tasks. Initial appointments are three years (predoc) or two years (postdoc), with English and German as working languages.

Candidates with a strong background in psychology, analytical and communication skills, and proficiency in English are welcome to apply. PhD or equivalent qualifications expected.

Qualifikationen

• Degree in Psychology (predoc: Diploma or Master; postdoc: PhD)
• Good to very good grades
• Proficiency in English
• Programming skills and affinity with social media/Internet welcome
• Experience with Internet-based research methodologies
• Competent use of standard software and statistical software

Aufgaben

• Jointly perform research and research-inspired teaching
• Jointly develop methods and create or update applications for Internet-based research, open science and/or psychometric tests
• Teach at least 2 hours per week
• Co-mentor Bachelor and Master theses

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Ausbildung

Degree in Psychology

Diploma/Master (predoc) or PhD (postdoc)

Tools

Statistical software

Jobbeschreibung

Organisation/Company UNIVERSITY KONSTANZ Research Field Psychological sciences Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Established Researcher (R3) Application Deadline 15 Oct 2026 - 00:00 (UTC) Country Germany Type of Contract Other Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The start date is October 15th, 2026 or by agreement. The position is available initially for three years (predoc) or two years (postdoc).

The University of Konstanz is a dynamic and internationally successful research university with approximately 10,000 students. The campus university’s architecture promotes interdisciplinary cooperation and a sense of community among researchers, lecturers and students. The University of Konstanz has been continuously funded by the German Excellence Strategy since 2006.

The successful candidate will integrate with the Research Methods, Assessment, and iScience team to conduct research, teach, and help with administrative tasks. There will be opportunity to work towards achieving a PhD or the post-PhD degree “Habilitation” (or equivalent). Applicants near or with finished Habilitation or near finishing of their PhD are also welcome to apply. Working languages are English and German.

Your Responsibilities

• Jointly perform research and research-inspired teaching
• Jointly develop methods and create or update applications for Internet-based research, open science and/or psychometric tests
• Teach at least 2 hours per week
• Co-mentor Bachelor and Master theses
• Degree in Psychology (predoc: Diploma or Master; postdoc: PhD), with good to very good grades
• Strong analytical, conceptual and communication skills
• Proficiency in English
• Expertise in at least one (postdoc: two) of the following:Methodology of Internet-based research, Experimental behavioral science, Psychological assessment, Development of web and/or mobile and/or AI applications
• Competent use of standard software and statistical software
• Programming skills and affinity with social media/Internet are welcome

We Offer

• Excellent working conditions in a dynamic research environment at a beautifully located university of proven excellence
• Strong international network and supportive intellectual atmosphere
• The opportunity to jointly shape the research group and work on interdisciplinary and international projects
• Likely opportunities to increase the part-time employment, up to full employment

The University of Konstanz is committed to ensuring an environment that provides equal opportunities and promotes diversity, as well as a good balance between university and family life. As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to increase the number of women working in research and teaching. We also support working couples through our dual career programme . Persons with disabilities are explicitly encouraged to apply. They will be given preference if appropriately qualified (contact [e-mail] , + 49 7531 88-4016).

Contact

City Konstanz (Landkreis), Baden-Württemberg (DE)