Job description

The research of the group ”Allgemeine Psychologie” focuses on understanding cognitive decision processes. Specifically, we investigate how people search for information when making decisions (in the environment or in memory), the cognitive strategies they use to make a decision as well as how decision-making changes over the life span. The methodology involves behavioral experiments, computational modeling, and eye tracking. Other techniques will be available at the Department of Psychology.

Job description

The successful candidate will support the research projects of the “Allgemeine Psychologie” group and teach courses within the degree programs of the Department of Psychology. The position offers the opportunity to develop and carry out your own research project and pursue a PhD. An overview of the current research topics of the working group can be found on our website: www.uni-bremen.de/allgemeine-psychologie.

Your duties

• Scientific services in teaching to the extent of 3 SWS (including the teaching of specialist knowledge and practical skills as well as instruction in the application of scientific methods in the Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes to the extent of the applicable LVNV, teaching export (= subject-specific teaching for other teaching units)),
• Scientific services in research, collaboration in research projects
• If applicable, own academic work, e.g. preparation of a doctorate
  • The post holder (f/m/d) should carry out his/her academic qualification, in particular the preparation of a dissertation, as part of the project.
• Other university tasks, e.g. participation in academic self-administration

Requirements

• Very good academic degree (university diploma/ M.Sc.) in psychology or a related topic (e.g., cognitive science, behavioral economics)
• Applicants who are in the final phase of their Master's degree programme will also be considered. Please note that the submission of a Master's degree certificate is mandatory for employment.
• Strong interest in decision psychology
• Excellent methodological knowledge, experience with statistical software, and knowledge (or interest in learning) programming languages (e.g., R).
• Excellent proficiency in English
• Experience or interest in cognitive modeling and/or eye tracking and analysis of gaze data
• Proficiency in German is helpful with respect to teaching duties

General Information

We offer:

• A stimulating and international environment
• Opportunities for further training
• Support for conference trips and independent research projects
• Annual special payment (‘Christmas bonus’), regular automatic salary increases in line with collective agreements and additional public service pension scheme (VBL)
• A crisis-proof, interesting and varied job in a cosmopolitan university
• 30 days holiday per calendar year
• A diverse, future-orientated and open corporate culture
• Support from a collegial, motivated team with a positive working atmosphere
• Individual induction training
• The opportunity for further education and training
• Compatibility of family and career through flexible working hours (flexitime) and the option of mobile working (subject to the general conditions)
• Free social and family counselling services
• Active company health management, including the option of discounts at local sports clubs, gyms and swimming pools (EGYM WELLPASS)
• The option of using a job ticket for public transportation
• Numerous sports and cultural activities
• Varied catering options in the student union canteens

Open to unconventional approaches in research and teaching, the University of Bremen has retained its character as a place of short distances for people and ideas since its founding in 1971. With a broad spectrum of subjects, we combine exceptional performance and innovative potential. As an ambitious research university, we stand for research-based learning approaches and a pronounced interdisciplinary orientation. We actively pursue scientific cooperation in a spirit of global partnership.
Today, around 23,000 people learn, teach, research, and work on our international campus. In research and teaching, administration and operations, we are strongly committed to the goals of sustainability, climate justice, and climate neutrality. Our Bremen spirit is expressed in the courage to try new things, in supportive cooperation, in respect and appreciation for each other. With our study and research profile and as part of the European YUFE network, we assume social responsibility in the region, in Europe, and in the world.

The university is family-friendly and diverse and sees itself as an international university. We therefore welcome all applicants regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, disability, age, sexual orientation, and identity.

The University of Bremen intends to increase the proportion of female employees in science, which is why women are expressly encouraged to apply. In the case of equal qualifications, women will be given priority, unless reasons relating to the person of a competitor prevail.

Disabled persons with essentially equal professional and personal qualifications will be given priority when applying.

In case you have any questions regarding the position, your fit, or otherwise, please do not hesitate to contact Prof. Dr. Bettina von Helversen (b.helversenprotect me ?!uni-bremenprotect me ?!.de).

Applications should include your academic CV (including education and publication list), a short cover letter (approx. 2 pages) describing your fit to and interest in the position, a letter of academic recommendation, and copies of your certificates.

Please send your application with your complete and informative documents, stating the reference number A147-25, in a PDF file by unencrypted electronic mail by May 30^th, 2025 to Prof. Dr Bettina von Helversen, b.helversenprotect me ?!uni-bremenprotect me ?!.de

or by post to

Universit?t Bremen
Fachbereich 11 - Human- und Gesundheitswissenschaften
Prof. Dr. Bettina von Helversen
Postfach 330 440
28334 Bremen

We would like to point out that no photos are to be attached to the application documents.

We kindly ask you to send us only copies (no portfolios) of your application documents, as we cannot return them. Once the selection process has been completed, your application documents will be stored in accordance with legal requirements and then destroyed.

Any costs for the application process cannot be reimbursed.