PhD Student Psychology (m/f/d)- Philipps-Universität Marburg

Philipps-Universität Marburg; Marburg; Vor Ort; EUR 34.000 - 40.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

A renowned university in Hesse is seeking a part-time Doctoral Researcher/PhD to explore the impact of digital technologies on human well-being. This role involves conducting independent research, teaching courses, and publishing findings. Candidates must have a strong academic background in Psychology and proficiency in quantitative analysis. The position offers flexible working hours and opportunities for personal development.

Leistungen

Supervision supporting personal research interests

Flexible working hours

Free public transportation in Hesse

Access to university sports

Pension schemes

Qualifikationen

• Strong academic background in Psychology (MSc or equivalent) is expected.
• Interest in digitalization-related research topics.
• Proficiency in English is required; German is desirable or willingness to learn.

Aufgaben

• Conduct independent research aligned with the group's focus areas.
• Present findings at national and international conferences.
• Teach courses and co-supervise student theses.
• Write a cumulative dissertation.
• Provide additional academic services in research and teaching, if applicable.

Kenntnisse

Quantitative analysis skills

Experience with longitudinal studies

Programming skills with large datasets

Ausbildung

MSc in Psychology or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

The University of Marburg, founded in 1527, offers a variety of excellent programs of study for around 22,000 students and confronts important topics of our time through research across various sciences.

The Department of Psychology's research group on “Digitalization in Psychological Domains” is accepting applications for a Doctoral Researcher/PhD. The position is offered for 3 years, starting as soon as possible. It is part-time (65% of full-time hours) with salary and benefits based on public service pay scale in Hesse, Germany (TV-H E 13, 65%).

The research group explores the impact of digital technologies like smartphones and social media on human well-being, including psychological, physiological, and social aspects. The group employs research designs such as experience sampling, daily diaries, and field experiments, integrating mobile sensing, behavioral traces, and physiological measures like actigraphy.

Activities and Responsibilities

• Conduct independent research aligned with the group's focus areas
• Present findings at national and international conferences and publish in journals
• Teach courses and co-supervise student theses
• Write a cumulative dissertation
• Provide additional academic services in research and teaching, if applicable

The position is limited to the duration necessary for completing a doctoral degree. It offers ample opportunity for independent research. Candidates are expected to demonstrate a strong academic background in Psychology (MSc or equivalent), interest in the group's research topics, and enthusiasm for scientific work. Proficiency in English is required; German skills are desirable or willingness to learn.

Applicants should have strong quantitative analysis skills, experience or interest in longitudinal studies and behavioral data collection, and programming skills with large datasets are advantageous.

Benefits

• Supervision supporting personal research interests
• Participation in national and international research networks
• Flexible working hours in a respectful environment
• Opportunities for personal development
• Free public transportation in Hesse (Landesticket)
• Access to university sports and pension schemes