GRK LokoAssist: Doctoral student for area C.2

Institut für Medizinische Psychologie - LMU; Mannheim; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Join a leading research institute as a Doctoral Student focusing on assistive technologies for individuals with motor impairments. Engage in cutting-edge research integrating experimental psychology and neuroscience, utilizing virtual reality and eye-tracking technologies. The position offers a collaborative environment with opportunities for growth, part-time work possible, and a salary in accordance with TV-L group 13.

Leistungen

Collaborative environment

Opportunities for training and development

Interdisciplinary team

Qualifikationen

• Excellent Master’s degree in psychology or related fields.
• Interest in experimental psychology and neuroscience.
• Knowledge of statistics and data analytics valued.

Aufgaben

• Research on integrating users into assistive systems.
• Investigate movement simulations and their effects.
• Utilize technologies like virtual reality and eye-tracking.

Kenntnisse

Experimental Psychology

Neuroscience

Programming

Statistics

Data Analytics

English

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in Psychology

Master’s degree in (Cognitive) Neuroscience

Master’s degree in related natural science

Tools

SPSS

SAS

R

Jobbeschreibung

Einrichtung Medizinische Fakultät – Institut für Medizinische Psychologie

• Prof. Dr. Frauke Nees, Übernahme des Lehrstuhls zum 01.10.2025
• Vergütung TV L 13
• Umfang Vollzeit (100%)
• Besetzungsdatum 01.10.2025
• Einsendeschluss 31.07.2025

About us:

The Institute of Medical Psychology (IMP) is a research and teaching institute supporting preclinical students in Human Medicine, mentoring doctoral candidates and postgraduates. Our research focuses on chronobiology, neuropsychobiology, behavioral medicine, and lifespan studies, utilizing digital data collection methods like smartphone apps and virtual reality. We aim to integrate scientific findings into behavioral medicine-based prevention and rehabilitation programs.

We are looking for:

Doctoral Student in the C.2 Area of GRK LokoAssist

Locations: Munich and Mannheim

Responsibilities:

Research on the integration of potential users into systems assisting and limiting movements, including investigating movement simulations and their effects on biomechanics, neuromuscular responses, perception, and sensation, using technologies like virtual reality and eye-tracking.

Candidate Profile:

• Excellent Master’s degree in psychology, (cognitive) neuroscience, or a related natural science
• Interest in experimental psychology and neuroscience, programming skills, and interest in psychophysiological methods
• Knowledge of statistics and data analytics (SPSS, SAS, R) is valued
• Very good English skills

Offer:

A collaborative, diverse environment with opportunities for training and development within an interdisciplinary team. The position is part of the LokoAssist Graduate Research Training Program, focusing on assistive technologies for individuals with motor impairments, mainly based in Mannheim at the Central Institute of Mental Health.

The initial contract is for two years, extendable to three, with salary in accordance with TV-L group 13. Part-time work is possible. Disabled applicants will be given preference if qualified.

Application:

Send your application (PDF preferred) by email by 31.07.2025 to: [e-mail]

Address: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Institut für Medizinische Psychologie, Goethestraße 31, 80336 München

For inquiries, contact Ms. Susanne Ballenweg at [e-mail]

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