PhD candidate (m/f/x)

Ruhr University Bochum; Bochum; Vor Ort; EUR 38.000 - 48.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Conference funding

International research environment

Training opportunities and career dev

Zusammenfassung

The Ruhr-Universität Bochum is seeking a PhD candidate (m/f/x) in the Department of Social Neuroscience, Faculty of Medicine, for 75% part-time appointment funded under TV-L E13. The role combines neuroimaging methods (fNIRS, mobile EEG, fMRI) with brain stimulation and behavioral assessments in a dynamic, international research setting.

Responsibilities include conducting experiments, presenting at conferences, publishing in English, supervising assistants and students, and fulfilling teaching

Qualifikationen

• Very good university degree in psychology, neuroscience, or a related field.
• High level of commitment and ability to work independently.
• Very good knowledge of methods and statistics.
• Very good knowledge of English.
• Interest in a scientific career.
• Knowledge of project-relevant research methods (fNIRS/fMRI or EEG) and programming (MATLAB, R) are advantageous.

Aufgaben

• Participation in research projects according to the focus of the department.
• Conducting experimental studies (recruitment, data collection, analysis).
• Presentation of results at scientific conferences.
• Publication of results in English-language publications.
• Co-supervision of research assistants and student theses.
• Teaching duties according to NRW teaching obligations.

Kenntnisse

English proficiency

Research methods (fNIRS/EEG/fMRI)

Programming (MATLAB/R)

Ausbildung

Strong university degree in psychology/neuroscience or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Faculty of Medicine: Department of Social Neuroscience

In order to fill afixed-term position in part-time (29.8725 hours/week = 75%;) at the earliest possible date, we are looking for 1

PhD candidate (m/f/x)

The Ruhr-Universität Bochum is one of Germany’s leading research universities, addressing the whole range of academic disciplines. A highly dynamic setting enables researchers and students to work across the traditional boundaries of academic subjects and faculties. To create knowledge networks within and beyond the university is RUB’s declared aim. The Department of Social Neuroscience at the Faculty of Medicine is part of the Research Center One Health Ruhr of the University Alliance Ruhr and investigates the neurobiological mechanisms of social processes in humans.

We are looking for a PhD candidate (payment according to E13 TV-L – 75 %) at the earliest possible date for 3 years. Ruhr University Bochum provides an outstanding interdisciplinary research environment and excellent opportunities for scientific collaboration. The laboratory combines neuroimaging methods, including fNIRS, mobile EEG, and fMRI, with brain stimulation techniques such as tDCS, psychophysiological recordings, and hormonal assessments to investigate the neural and biobehavioral mechanisms underlying social relationships. Within the broader research focus of the laboratory, potential projects may examine how synthetic relationships and interactions with AI-based agents influence the social brain, social bonding, emotional processing, and interpersonal behavior.

Your tasks:

• Participation in research projects according to the focus of the department
• Conducting experimental studies (recruitment of participants, data collection and analysis)
• Presentation of the results at scientific conferences
• Publication of the results in English-language publications
• Co-supervision of research assistants and student theses
• Teaching duties in accordance with the teaching obligations of the state of North Rhine-Westphalia

Your profile:

• Very good university degree in psychology, neuroscience, or a related field
• High level of commitment and the ability to work independently
• Very good knowledge of methods and statistics
• Very good knowledge of English
• Interest in a scientific career
• Knowledge of one or more of the project-relevant research methods (fNIRS/fMRI or EEG) as well as programming skills (Matlab, R, etc.) are an advantage, but not mandatory
• Knowledge of German is an advantage, but not mandatory

We offer:

• Intensive supervision and support for your doctoral qualification
• Integration into an interdisciplinary and international research environment
• Funding and support for participation in national and international conferences, workshops, and research stays abroad
• Training opportunities in methods, transferable skills, and career development
• Excellent facilities and access to state-of-the-art research methods

Further information:

The position is salaried and based on the collective agreement of the Länder (TV-L). If the personal and collective agreement requirements are met, the employee will receive pay grade E TV-L.

Further information can be found at https://oeffentlicher-dienst.info/ (in German).

The place of work is Ruhr University Bochum.

The load of teaching will be calculated according to § 3 of Lehrverpflichtungsverordnung (state of North Rhine-Westphalia).

RUB sees itself as a university with an international presence. The campus languages are German and English. Competence in at least one of the two languages and the willingness to learn the other are a prerequisite. RUB provides corresponding free courses for employees.

German language courses are offered by the University Language Center (ZFA) in the field of German as a Foreign Language (DaF). https://www.daf.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/daf/mitarbeitende/index.html.en

The Staff Council has the right to participate in all selection interviews. At the request of a candidate (m/f/x), it will ensure its participation in the entire procedure. Please contact [e-mail].

Contact persons for further information:

Prof. Dr. Dirk Scheele Tel.: [phone]
Frau Iman Omeirat Tel.: [phone]

Travel costs, accommodation costs and loss of earnings or other application costs for job interviews can unfortunately not be reimbursed.

RUHR-UNIVERSITÄT BOCHUM
44801 Bochum
Universitätsstraße 150

Scope: part-time
Duration: fixed-term, 3 Jahre
Start: at the earliest possible date
Apply by: 2026-09-07

The Ruhr-Universität Bochum is one of Germany’s leading research universities, addressing the whole range of academic disciplines. A highly dynamic setting enables researchers and students to work across the
traditional boundaries of academic subjects and faculties. To create
knowledge networks within and beyond the university is Ruhr-Universität
Bochum’s declared aim.

The Ruhr-Universität Bochum stands for diversity and equal opportunities. For this reason, we favour a working environment composed of heterogeneous teams, and seek to promote the careers of individuals who are underrepresented in our respective professional areas.
The Ruhr-Universität Bochum expressly requests job applications from women. In areas in which they are underrepresented they will be given preference in the case of equivalent qualifications with male candidates.
Applications from individuals with disabilities are most welcome.