Doctoral Position

The FernUniversität in Hagen is Germany’s only state distance-learning university and with more than 75,000 students also its largest university. It conducts extensive theoretical and applied research across its five faculties and interdisciplinary research clusters. Thanks to its blended learning approach, the university is able to offer flexible, location-independent degree and continuing education programs, making higher education accessible to students in diverse life situations.

The Chair of Behavioral Economics and Intercultural Psychology at the Faculty of Psychology invites applications for a

Doctoral Position
 
Part-time (75 %)
Fixed-term (3 years)
13 TV-L

We are offering a 75% position for three years at the Chair of Behavioral Economics and Intercultural Psychology under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Angela Dorrough. The chair is part of the Faculty of Psychology. The team conducts research on cross-cultural social interactions, public trust in science, and gender issues. The successful applicant will contribute to this endeavor. The future candidate will have the opportunity to write their dissertation within the scope of a DFG project on “Cooperation in multiple social categorization settings” in collaboration with Dr. Uğurlar from Özyeğin University, Istanbul. If the applicant meets the academic requirements and has sufficient personal qualifications, the salary offered will be based on remuneration group 13 TV-L of the pay scale for the German public sector.

Your tasks:

• Academic qualification (e.g., doctorate) with a focus on cross-cultural social interactions
• Participation in academic self-administration
• Sharing research findings with the international research community through conference presentations and publications
• Supervision of bachelor and master theses as well as student assistants

Your profile:

• (Nearly) completed above-average university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in psychology, economics, or a related field
• Very good knowledge of quantitative research methods
• Experience or a keen interest in cross-cultural psychology and/ or behavioral economics
• Willingness to develop expertise in statistical methods for large-scale (e.g., cross-cultural) datasets
• Experience with data analysis in R or STATA
• Excellent command of English; German (or the willingness to learn it) is a plus
• Commitment, friendliness, open-mindedness, and ability to work in a team

What we offer:

• A diverse and equitable workplace environment
• Assistance in balancing work and family commitments
• Flexible work schedules and remote work arrangements
• Comprehensive professional development opportunities
• Occupational health and wellness programs
• Access to an international research network
• Opportunity for a research stay abroad and to attend international conferences

Application:
Have we sparked your interest? If so, we look forward to receiving your application (in English or German). Upload your documents (motivational letter, CV, qualifications, etc.) to our online application system by 09.05.2024.

The FernUniversität in Hagen is committed to increasing the proportion of women in research and teaching. Qualified female applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. In cases of equal qualifications, skills, and professional achievements, preference will be given to female candidates, unless there are compelling reasons for preferring an outstanding male candidate. Candidates with disabilities are also encouraged to apply.

FernUniversität in Hagen
If you have any questions, please contact:

Prof. Dr. Angela Dorrough 
Tel.: 02331 987-4615
E-Mail: angela.dorrough@fernuni-hagen.de