The Personality Lab at Ruhr University Bochum is searching for a postdoctoral researcher ("Akademische/r Rat/Rätin [m/f/x] auf Zeit"; Temporary Civil Service Appointment). Our lab’s research addresses fundamental psychological questions pertaining to the basic processes underlying motivation, goal pursuit, self-control, and personality development.
This position is offered within the framework of the RUB’s “New Career Paths” program. Provided that the requirements are met, the successful applicant will be appointed as a “Postdoctoral Researcher” (e.g., as “Akademischer Rätin/Rat”) and, through an independent, criteria-based evaluation, will be able to further develop their expertise and experience in order to attain the status of “Established Researcher.” The ideal candidate (m/f/x) will have relevant research experience in these domains. Applicants should furthermore have advanced knowledge of quantitative research methodology (e.g., lab or online experiments, behavioral observation, experience sampling) and statistics (e.g., multilevel modeling, structural equation modeling), as well as excellent command of spoken and written English, and the ability to give effective presentations. Primary tasks include research, acquisition of third-party funding, teaching, as well as participation in administrative and departmental service.
