We are one of the largest and oldest universities in Europe and one of the most important employers in our region.
Our broad range of subjects, the dynamic development of our main research areas and our central location in Cologne
make us attractive for students and researchers from around the world. We offer a wide range of career opportunities in
science, technology, and administration.
The Chair of Social Psychology is based at the Department
of Psychology (Faculty of Human Sciences) and is affiliated
with the Social Cognition Center Cologne and the Center for
Social and Economic Behavior. The team’s research focuses
on judgment and decision making, prosociality, coopera-
tion, and cross-cultural interaction, to which the successful
candidate is expected to contribute.
We are offering a part-time position for a Research Associate/
PhD Student or Postdoc at the Chair of Social Psychology.
YOUR TASKS
» Design and teaching of seminars in the Bachelor‘s
program in Psychology (3 SWS; preferably in German)
» Supervision of Bachelor‘s and Master‘s theses as well as
student assistants
» Research and academic qualification (e.g., doctorate
or habilitation) focusing on judgment and decision-
making and/or prosociality, cooperation, and cross-
cultural interaction
» Participation in academic self-governance
» Dissemination of research findings to the international
scientific community through conference presentations
and publications
YOUR PROFILE
Required qualifications:
» A university degrees (Master’s or equivalent) in
psychology, with above-average marks
» Strong knowledge of quantitative research methods
» Strong knowledge in at least one of the research areas:
judgment and decision making, prosociality, co-
operation, and cross-cultural interaction
» Excellent language skills in German and English
» Commitment, friendliness, openness, and strong
teamwork skills
Desirable qualifications:
» Experience in programming complex experiments and
surveys
» Knowledge of statistical methods for analyzing complex
data (e.g., multilevel modeling, cognitive modeling)
» Experience with data analysis in R, STATA, or comparable
statistical software (e.g., Python)
» Initial experience in university teaching or in conducting
tutorials and courses
WE OFFER
» A dynamic and internationally connected research team
offering a wide range of opportunities for academic
exchange
» A diverse working environment with equal opportunities
» Support in balancing work and family life
» Extensive advanced training opportunities
» Occupational health management offers
» Flexible working time models
» Opportunity to work remotely
The University of Cologne promotes equal opportunities and
diversity. Women will be considered preferentially in accord-
ance with the Equal Opportunities Act of North Rhine-West-
phalia (Landesgleichstellungsgesetz – LGG NRW). We also
expressly welcome applications from all suitable candidates
regardless of their gender, nationality, ethnic and social
origin, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity.
The position is to be filled at 70% from 1 January 2027,
through 31 March 2027, and at 75% starting 1 April
2027. The position is to be filled for a fixed term until 31
December 2029. If the applicant meets the relevant wage
requirements and personal qualifications, the salary is
based on remuneration group 13 TV-L of the pay scale for
the German public sector.
Please apply online with proof of the required qualifications
without a photo under: https://jobportal.uni-koeln.de.
The reference number is Wiss2608-18. The application
deadline is 1 October 2026.
For further inquiries, please contact Professor Dr Andreas
Glöckner ([email protected]) and take a
look at our FAQs.
Research Assistant (f/m/x)
Faculty of Human Sciences
Chair of Social Psychology | Department of Psychology
