Research Associate for the Project “Identifying early markers of aberrant cognition: oscillatory and aperiodic brain activity in adolescents at risk for schizophrenia” § 28 Subsection 3 HmbHG (2 positions)

last updated: January 2026

Research Associate for the Project “Identifying early

markers of aberrant cognition: oscillatory and

aperiodic brain activity in adolescents at risk for

schizophrenia” § 28 Subsection 3 HmbHG (2 positions)

Institution: Faculty of Psychology and Human Movement Science, Department of Psychology, Clinical

Psychology and Psychotherapy and Clinical Psychology and Neuroscience

Salary level1: E 13

Start date: 01.02.2027 Pending approval of external funding

End of employment period: 31.12.2030

Supervisor:no

Application deadline: 15.11.2026

Scope of work: part-time

Weekly hours: 75 % of standard work hours per week

Repeat call for applications: no

Your responsibilities
Duties include academic services in the project named above. Research associates may also pursue further

academic qualifications outside of their work responsibilities. They may also pursue doctoral studies outside

of working duties.

1 Hinweis: Ausschreibungen ab E14 werden dem WIPR mit der Möglichkeit zur Stellungnahme vorgelegt.

The project is located within the Collaborative Research Centre (CRC) “Multiscale Neural Dynamics in Healthy

and Disordered Cognition.” The interdisciplinary cluster composed of working groups from biology, medicine,

psychology and neurosciences investigates the mechanisms of healthy and impaired cognition. It aims to

identify new biomarkers, thereby improving the prediction of trajectories of impaired cognition and future

therapeutic approaches.

The CRC follows a cross-scale and methodologically diverse research strategy that connects molecular and

cellular models, animal models, and human studies. Being a member of the CRC will enable you to gain

insights into different scientific approaches and methods, to network with scientists from a variety of

disciplines, and to benefit from an excellent scientific environment. Your research and further qualification

will be supported through a wide range of measures including methodological and content-related

workshops, various support and grant funds, and scientific lecture series.

Within the CRC, you will be contributing to the piloting, implementation and further development of a

research project on the topic: “Identifying early markers of aberrant cognition: oscillatory and aperiodic brain

activity in adolescents at risk for schizophrenia.” The project focuses on adolescents at increased risk of

developing schizophrenia and offers the opportunity to contribute to a highly relevant interface between

basic and clinical research.

Key responsibilities include:

• recruitment and cognitive assessment of adolescents

• conducting experimental test sessions using EEG

• carrying out clinical-diagnostic interviews

• data analysis and evaluation, with a focus on EEG analysis

• preparing English-language manuscripts for publication and presenting results at scientific

conferences

• close collaboration within the CRC, e.g., contributing to data integration

Your profile
A university degree in a relevant field.

• very strong Master’s degree in Psychology or Neuroscience

• research enthusiasm, interest in the topic and willingness to dedicate yourself to ensuring the

project’s successful implementation

• prior research experience in conducting and analyzing physiological measurements (especially EEG)

• advanced methodological and statistical knowledge

• excellent spoken and written English skills and the willingness to publish project results

internationally

• strong organizational abilities (e.g., through prior project management experience)

• advantageous: programming skills (e.g., in MATLAB, Presentation, E-Prime or similar tools), prior

experience with computational modeling and publication experience (e.g., poster presentations

and/or contributions to publications)

We offer

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• close integration into an interdisciplinary Collaborative Research Centre (Psychology, Neuroscience,

Biology, Psychiatry) on the topic “Multi-scale Neural Dynamics in Healthy and Disordered Cognition,”

where research is conducted together with other PhD students or postdocs at the interface between

basic science (from molecules to the system level) and clinical psychology

• competent scientific supervision and mentoring, also beyond the primary supervisor

• support in achieving your own scientific objectives and goals

• access to laboratories and technical support for conducting the experimental studies

• the opportunity

o to regularly participate in a variety of methods workshops, as well as workshops on scientific

publishing

o to attend regular talks in your field of research

o for national and international networking (e.g., through lab rotations within the CRC)

o to supervise Master’s and Bachelor’s students as part of your own research project

o to pursue parallel training in psychological therapy

Universität Hamburg—University of Excellence is one of the strongest research educational institutions in

Germany. Our work in research, teaching, educational and knowledge exchange activities is fostering the next

generation of responsible global citizens ready to tackle the global challenges facing us. Our guiding principle

“Innovating and Cooperating for a Sustainable Future in a digital age” drives collaboration with academic and

nonacademic partner institutions in the Hamburg Metropolitan Region and around the world. We would like

to invite you to be part of our community to work with us in creating sustainable and digital change for a

dynamic and pluralist society.

The University of Hamburg is committed to equity. Diversity enriches our university life, whether in our

studies, research, teaching, education, or workplace. We therefore welcome all applications, regardless of

gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnic or social background, age, religion or belief, disability, or

chronic illness.

Severely disabled and disabled applicants with the same status will receive preference over equally qualified

non-disabled applicants.

Notice regarding the background check under Section 34a of the Hamburg security clearance act (Gesetz zur

Regelung der Sicherheitsüberprüfungen, HmbSÜG): On behalf of the person chosen in the selection

procedure, this office submits an inquiry to the state office for the protection of the constitution (Landesamt

für Verfassungsschutz) regarding any available findings/information which meet the statutory requirements

(background check and data protection information).

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Contact 1

Tania Lincoln

Email: klinische.psych@uni-hamburg.de

Tel.: +49 40 2395-25360

Contact 2

Anja Riesel

Email: anja.riesel@uni-hamburg.de

Tel.: +49 40 2395-25763

Location

Von-Melle-Park 5 und Von-Melle-Park 11, Hamburg

Use only the online application form to submit your application with the following documents:

- cover letter

- CV

- copies of degree certificate(s)

The selection interviews are expected to take place between 26.11.-03.12.2026.

If you experience technical problems, send an email to bewerbungen@uni-hamburg.de.

More information on data protection in selection procedure.

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