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in Germany. As a flagship university in the greater Hamburg region, it nurtures innovative, co-
operative contacts to partners within and outside academia. It also provides and promotes sus-
tainable education, knowledge, and knowledge exchange locally, nationally, and internation-
ally.
The Faculty of Psychology and Human Movement Science, Institute of Psychology invites appli-
cations for a
RESEARCH ASSOCIATE (POSTDOC)
IN THE DEPARTMENT OF DIFFERENTIAL PSYCHOLOGY
AND PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT
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The position in accordance with Section 28 subsection 2 of the Hamburg higher education act
(Hamburgisches Hochschulgesetz, HmbHG) commences on April 1st 2020.
This is a fixed-term contract in accordance with Section 2 of the academic fixed-term labor con-
tract act (Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz, WissZeitVG). The initial fixed term is three years.
The contract provides for a maximum extension of up to three years depending on the associ-
ate’s achievements during the first stage. Providing that a position is available and that re-
quirements have been fulfilled, the associate may apply for temporary civil servant status in
accordance with Section 28 subsection 2 HmbHG. The position is full-time and comprises 39
hours per week (40 for civil servants). This position is also suitable for part time employment.
Responsibilities:
Duties include teaching and research in the respective department or institute. Research associ-
ates may also pursue independent research and further academic qualifications as well as ac-
quire teaching experience. These duties are intended to promote academic achievement. There-
fore, at least one-third of set working hours will be made available for the associate’s own aca-
demic work.
Specific Duties:
Besides teaching various classes within the areas of Differential Psychology and Psychological
Assessment (4 LVS per semester) the successful applicant is expected to establish an interna-
tionally visible independent research program within the area of Differential Psychology and to
contribute to ongoing research projects of the department.
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Requirements:
A university degree in a relevant subject plus doctorate. Fluency in the English language, expe-
rience with international scientific publications in a relevant subject area and interest in the
department's research focus are necessary requirements. A strong background in research
methods (biopsychological methods and/or complementary methods not already established
at the department) and experience with programming experimental paradigms and/or analy-
sis routines (e.g. using Matlab, Python, and R) as well as acquaintance with the principles of
Open Science are desirable.
Qualified disabled candidates or applicants with equivalent status receive preference in the ap-
plication process.
For further information, please contact Prof. Dr. Jan Wacker (jan.wacker@uni-hamburg.de) or
consult our website at www.psychobiology.de. Interviews are scheduled to take place starting in
February 2020 until the position is filled.
Applications should include a cover letter, a tabular curriculum vitae, and copies of degree cer-
tificate(s). Please send applications by 25.02.2020 to: jan.wacker@uni-hamburg.de.
Please do not submit original documents as we are not able to return them. Any documents sub-
mitted will be destroyed after the application process has concluded.