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The Social Psychology group at the Department of Psychology (Fachbereich 07) at the University of Münster, Germany, invites applications for the position of a
for the externally funded project “Biobehavioral mechanisms and social moderators of joint encoding effects on episodic memory” commencing on 1 January 2027. We are offering a fixed-term part-time position (75%) for 4 years (1 January 2027 to 31 December 2030). The appointment is subject to final approval of the funding by the German Research Foundation (DFG).
- Participation in the externally funded project “Biobehavioral mechanisms and social moderators of joint encoding effects on episodic memory”.
- We investigate the motivational and cognitive mechanisms of joint encoding and its effects on episodic memory (including false memories), as well as the role of loneliness and social exclusion in these processes.
- Planning, conducting, and analysing experimental social-psychological studies with pairs of participants.
- The position is intended for the completion of a doctoral research project within the framework of the project.
- Collaboration with colleagues from neuroscience at Ruhr University Bochum and within the interdisciplinary Collaborative Research Centre (CRC) 1844 “Episodic Memory”.
- Supervision of student research assistants.
- Contributing to scientific publications.
- Presentations at conferences.
- Active participation in meetings with international collaboration partners.
- A Diplom or Master’s degree in psychology or an equivalent university degree is required.
- Very good command of academic English.
- Very good knowledge of statistical and experimental methods.
- Very good knowledge of statistical software and the willingness to become familiar with the open-source software R, if necessary.
- Experience with computer-based experiments is desirable.
- A strong interest in scientific research questions as well as the ability and motivation to work as part of a team.
Your advantages:
- Appreciation, reliability, openness and respect – these are values that are important to us.
- A wide range of different working-time models allows you to work flexibly – including from home.
- Whether caring for relatives or childcare – our Family Service Office offers concrete support to help you balance your private and professional life.
- As an educational institution, your individual, tailored professional training and continuing education is not only important to us but a matter close to our hearts.
- From aikido to Zumba – our sports and health programmes from A to Z support your work-life balance.
- You benefit from numerous public-sector benefits, such as an attractive pension scheme (VBL), an annual end-of-year bonus, and a job that is largely independent of economic fluctuations.
The University of Münster strongly supports equal opportunity and diversity . We welcome all applicants regardless of sex, nationality, ethnic or social background, religion or worldview, disability, age, sexual orientation or gender identity. We are committed to creating family-friendly working conditions.
We actively encourage applications by women. Women with equivalent qualifications and academic achievements will be preferentially considered unless these are outweighed by reasons which necessitate the selection of another candidate.
If you have any questions, please contact Prof. Echterhoff (g.echterhoff@uni-muenster.de).
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Doctoral researcher (4 years, 75%) in Social Psychology & Memory Research, University of Münster Arbeitgeber: University of Münster
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