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Doctoral Researcher in the Field of ‚Cognitive Psychology‘ (m/f/d; 100%)

The University of Technology Nuremberg (UTN) offers a stimulating and interdisciplinary research environment with access to cutting-edge resources. It is the ideal place to make groundbreaking discoveries and contribute to exciting fields of research.

The Department of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences currently has an opening for a fully
funded doctoral research opportunity (100% position, TV-L E13, limited to 3 years) in the field of Cognitive Psychology supervised by Prof. Dr. Magdalena Abel.

We are seeking a highly motivated and talented individual to join our dynamic and international research team. You will contribute to cutting-edge research within the field of Cognitive Psychology and especially Human Learning and Memory. Potential topics include
remembering in individuals, small social groups, and large collectives. You will also contribute to teaching in the field of Cognitive Psychology and assist with administrative tasks.

Your tasks:

  • Conduct independent research as part of your doctoral project within the framework of Human Learning and Memory
  • Present research findings at academic conferences and publish them in journals
  • Collaborate with other researchers, especially in the Cognitive
    Psychology research group, with a joint focus on Human Learning and
    Memory
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of research methodologies and data analysis
  • Support teaching activities and participate in the academic life at UTN

Your profile:

Applicants should have a qualified degree in Psychology, Cognitive Science, or a closely related discipline. The ideal candidate has experience in experimental and empirical research and a strong interest in Cognitive Psychology. Solid methodological and statistical skills are required, as is excellent proficiency in both written and spoken English. Programming expertise is a plus (but not a must).

Interested?

If your profile matches the requirements, please visit https://www.utn.de/en/career/opportunities-for-doctoral-researchers/ and upload the following documents in your online application:

  • A personal statement that explains why you want to pursue a doctorate at UTN as well as why this research area and department interests you.
  • A complete, chronological, tabular curriculum vitae (CV) in English.
  • Certificates of your university degrees (e.g., M.Sc. degree and B.Sc. degree) or other equivalent qualification.
  • Transcript of records, diploma supplements, or overview of courses from your university degrees (M.Sc. degree and B.Sc. degree).

Please note: If your degrees (Master's and Bachelor's degree or equivalent) were obtained abroad, you must always submit the original version along with a translation into English or German by a certified translator, bearing an official seal, as a single combined document. Documents originally issued in English do not require a translation.

If you are shortlisted, you will be invited for an interview.

For more information on the application process and admission requirements see https://www.utn.de/en/about-us/graduate-school/doctoral-guide/.
For more information on the TV-L E13 payscale see https://oeffentlicher-dienst.info/tv-l/allg/.

For any content-related inquiries, please contact Prof. Dr. Magdalena Abel (magdalena.abel@utn.de). For general questions, please reach out to stars@utn.de. This job ad is also available at: https://www.utn.de/en/career/opportunities-for-doctoral-researchers/

Doctoral Researcher in the Field of ‚Cognitive Psychology‘ (m/f/d; 100%)

Technische Universität Nürnberg
Nürnberg
Vollzeit, befristet
Bachelor, Master/Diplom

Veröffentlicht am 17.04.2026

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