Doctoral Researcher (f/m/d)

Starting October 1st, 2025 (or by arrangement), the Department of Diagnostics and Differential Psychology at the University of Freiburg (Prof. Dr. Janina Bühler) is seeking a doctoral researcher (75%). 

In the Department of Diagnostics and Differential Psychology, we investigate systematic patterns and processes of personality development and personality-context transactions, with a focus on life events and romantic relationship dynamics. The assessment methods include longitudinal experience sampling studies. Another research focus is the investigation of romantic partner interactions in a laboratory context, including video-based behavior coding.

Your responsibilities

• Developing an independent research question in the Emmy Noether Project AMOR on personality-relationship transactions in young, middle-aged and older romantic couples
• Planning, conducting, and publishing the above-mentioned research in international journals and presenting the findings at scientific conferences
• Supervising student assistants and interns
• Assisting in the planning and implementation of the AMOR study (e.g. recruitment)

Your profile

• Enjoyment of scientific work in the field of personality psychology
• A successfully completed scientific university degree in psychology
• Accurate working and strong team spirit
• Confident handling of large, longitudinal data sets
• Competent use of statistics and data collection programs (e.g. R, formr)
• Very good English and German skills (or willingness to acquire them)
• Interest in media communication

We offer

• Part of a young and dynamic team
• Diverse and stimulating research environment
• Opportunity to pursue a Ph.D.
• Committed and supportive environment for developing own research profile
• No teaching obligations (but opportunity to teach by arrangement)
• Wide network of collaboration partners in Germany and abroad
• Support with career planning and opportunities for research stay abroad

We look forward to receiving your application. Please send it with the usual documents (cover letter including research interests, CV, certificates and qualifications, as well as two references). For further information, please contact the future chair holder, Prof. Dr. Janina Bühler, via the departmental office on +49 761 203-3046 or by email at diag.diff@psychologie.uni-freiburg.de. We particularly welcome applications from women for the position advertised here. The salary will be determined in accordance with E13 TV-L. The initial contract is for 3 years, with the possibility of an extension.

Please apply with the above documents in a single PDF file, quoting reference number 0004397, by July 21, 2025, at the latest. Please send your application in written or electronic form to:

Prof. Dr. Janina Bühler

Institute of Psychology

Department of Diagnostics and Differential Psychology

Engelbergerstraße 41

D-79106 Freiburg