At the University of Greifswald’s Institute of Psychology, Chair of Emotion and Motivation, in the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, there is a job vacancy that is, subject to budgetary regulations, available at the earliest possible date, for a full-time
Teaching and Research Assistant.
The fixed-term contract is initially limited for a period of 3 years with the option of extension. Payment will be made according to pay group 13 TV-L Wissenschaft. The position is suitable for part-time employment.
The position is part of the Chair of Emotion and Motivation (Prof Dr Jan Crusius). The chair focuses on the research of social emotions, social comparisons, motivational processes and decision-making behaviour using experimental and correlative approaches.
Job Description:
- Co-organisation of the chair's joint psychological research
- writing of grant proposals and academic publications
- Teaching tasks involve classes for psychology students particularly in the fields of emotion, motivation, learning, and social psychology
- independent supervision of bachelor’s and master’s theses.
The position serves the purpose of academic qualification. Tasks are assigned that are conducive to the completion of a doctorate, the preparation of a habilitation or a corresponding qualification.
Job requirements:
- Above-average successfully completed postgraduate university degree (Diplom or master's degree)
- doctorate or soon-to-be completed doctorate in psychology or related disciplines
- In-depth knowledge of research methods and statistics
- Very good knowledge and experience in planning and conducting experimental studies
- Strong interest in scientific development, especially with regard to methodological knowledge, teaching didactics and research networking
Desirable:
- Own research goals and interests that are connected to the research topics of the chair
- Experience in university teaching
- Publication experience in international journals
- Commitment to and experience in Open Science
- IT affinity, knowledge of R and/or another programming language
- International research experience
- Very good English skills, knowledge of German is an advantage but not a requirement
What we offer:
- Dynamic and appreciative working environment
- Opportunities for local, national, and international networking with cooperation partners
- The chair is equipped with a versatile behaviour lab enabling investigations into social cognitive and emotional processes with innovative methods (e.g. eye tracking, virtual reality)
- Work with smart, curious and highly motivated students
- Flexible (including partly remote) working arrangements
- Support in acquiring further qualifications
- Access to health and sports programs of the university
- The family-friendly university is located in the "Best of Northern Germany", almost directly next to the Baltic Sea, with major cities such as Berlin and Hamburg within commuting distance
This vacancy is open to all persons, irrespective of gender. Severely disabled applicants with the same qualifications will be considered with preference.
In accordance with § 68(3) PersVG M-V, the Staff Council will only be involved in staff matters of the academic or artistic staff on request.
Unfortunately, application costs (e.g. travel expenses for interviews) will not be reimbursed by the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.
Please note that by submitting your application, you provide your consent pursuant to data protection law for our processing of your application data. Further information about the legal bases and the use of your data can be found here.
For questions about the position, please contact Prof. Dr. Jan Crusius (jan.crusius@uni-greifswald.de). Applications comprising all usual documents (cover letter, curriculum vitae, academic certificates, list of publications, research interests and the names and contact information of two academic references) should be sent with reference to the job advertisement number 24/Sa14 by 16 June 2024, via email (one PDF file), to:
University of Greifswald
Institute for Psychology
Prof. Dr. Jan Crusius
Franz-Mehring-Str. 47
17489 Greifswald
Germany