PostDoc-Stelle (3+3 Jahre, auch als befristete Verbeamtung)

As a University of Excellence, Universität Hamburg is one of the strongest research universities

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 January 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 associate’s

achievements during the first stage. Providing that a position is available and that requirements

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).

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 on Personality Neuroscience 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 analysis routines (e.g. using Matlab, Python and R) as well as acquaintance

with the principles of Open Science are desirable.

The University aims to increase the number of women in research and teaching and explicitly

encourages women to apply. Equally qualified female applicants will receive preference in ac-

cordance with the Hamburg act on gender equality (Hamburgisches Gleichstellungsgesetz,

HmbGleiG).

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

November 2019 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 11/20/2019 to: diffpsych@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.