Research Fellow (d/w/m; 100%)

The Social and Legal Psychology group (Prof. R. Imhoff) at the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz offers a position as

Research Fellow (d/w/m; 100%)

starting October 1st 2026 (for 3 years).

The position is a fixed-term faculty position in the department. Suitable candidates already have relevant experience in and future plans for research that aligns with the chair’s research areas. The successful candidate will contribute to the department’s teaching through independent courses (4 contact hours per week) as well as by assisting with exams.

Your Profile:

- Above-average degree in psychology (Master’s or equivalent)
- Mastery of German language (required for teaching and exam purposes)
- Ph.D. in psychology in a relevant field
- Publication experience in (international) academic journals
- Very strong knowledge of research methods and statistics (including experience using R)
- A strong interest in basic psychological research, ideally aligned with the department’s current research topics (e.g., https://www.sozrepsy.uni-mainz.de)
- Experience in planning, conducting, and analyzing empirical studies
- High level of commitment
- Experience in teaching and securing external funding is also desirable (but not required)

We offer:

- Integration into a dynamic and friendly research group
- A collaborative team focused on cognitive and social psychology
- Compensation in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement for state public service (pay grade 13TV-L), including the standard social benefits provided in the public sector (for an orientation see https://www.tdl-online.de/, level 13)

For further information, please contact Prof. Dr. Roland Imhoff by email at
roland.imhoff@uni-mainz.de.

Johannes Gutenberg University is committed to increasing the proportion of women among its academic staff and therefore encourages women to apply. In cases of equal qualifications, preference will be given to applicants with severe disabilities.

Please submit your comprehensive application including:

1. Cover letter
2. Research statement (past and future research plans; 1 page)
3. Open Science Statement (past and future implementation of Open Science principles; 1 page)
4. Transcripts
5. Curriculum Vitae including list of publications

in ONE PDF file – via email to Prof. Dr. Roland Imhoff, roland.imhoff@uni-mainz.de

The deadline for applying is June 15th, 2026.