Postdoctoral Researcher (m/f/d, salary grade A13)

Postdoctoral Researcher (m/f/d, salary grade A13)

Faculty of Science, Department of Psychology

Application deadline: 30.06.2026

The position is initially offered for three years, with the possibility of a three-year extension.

Your responsibilities:

• Teaching (4 contact hours per week) in the areas of knowledge, communication, and media psychology
• Contributing to examinations, supervising student theses, and participating in administrative duties
• Conducting independent research aligned with the group’s research focus

Your profile:

• An excellent PhD in psychology, cognitive science, or a related discipline
• Strong background in experimental research
• A clear research interest in applied cognitive psychology, particularly in areas such as:
  • Cognitive processing of politicized or controversial information
  • Narrative comprehension
  • Human–AI interaction

What we offer:

• An excellent research environment with state-of-the-art infrastructure, including an eyetracking laboratory and extensive hardware and software resources
• The opportunity to pursue a habilitation
• A collaborative, supportive, and stimulating team environment