The Chair of Social Cognition at the Faculty of Psychology is looking for a
research associate (m,f,x) for 3 years, 29.8725 hours per week, TVL E13
Our research group studies the cognitive foundations of attitude formation, judgment, and decision making.
The position is offered as part of a DFG-funded research project on attitude formation via evaluative conditioning. The goal of the project is to test and advance a theoretical framework on how attitudes form via evaluative conditioning in the presence of multiple stimuli in the environment. The addressed mechanisms combine basic cognitive principles of learning and memory to study attitude change in stimulus-rich environments. Thus, the following skills would also be desirable: basic proficiency in German; interest into cognitive, social, consumer, and/or personality psychology; a quantitative-experimental Master’s thesis in the domain of Social Cognition or Social Psychology; organizational skills, high motivation, ability to work in a team,
communication skills, reliability and initiative.
extent: part-time
duration: temporary
beginning: 01.09.2024
application deadline: 29.04.2024
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Additional information:
At the request of the applicant (m,f,x), the staff
council may be involved in selection
interviews. https://www.wpr.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/
If the position is funded by third-party funds the employee has no teaching obligation.
The position is offered as part of a DFG-funded research project.
German language courses are offered by the University Language Center (ZfA) in the field of German as a Foreign Language (DaF).
https://www.daf.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/sbgk/index.html.en
You can find information about TVL at: https://oeffentlicher-dienst.info/
The Ruhr-Universität Bochum is one of Germany’s leading research universities, addressing the whole range of academic disciplines. A highly dynamic setting enables researchers and students to work across the traditional boundaries of academic subjects and faculties. To create knowledge networks within and beyond the university is RUB’s declared aim.
The Ruhr-Universität Bochum stands for diversity and equal opportunities. For this reason, we favour a working environment composed of heterogeneous teams, and seek to promote the careers of individuals who are underrepresented in our respective professional areas. The Ruhr-Universität Bochum expressly requests job applications from women. In areas in which they are underrepresented they will be given preference in the case of equivalent qualifications with male candidates. Applications from individuals with disabilities are most welcome.
Contact details for your application:
Moritz Ingendahl, moritz.ingendahl@rub.de
Travel expenses for interviews cannot be refunded.
For
information on the collection of personal data in the application
process see:
https://www.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/en/information-collection-personal-data-a....
We are looking forward to receiving your application with the specification ANR: 3170 until 29.04.2024, send by e-mail to the following address: moritz.ingendahl@rub.de