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Qualifizierungsstelle mit dem Ziel der Berufbarkeit auf eine Professur (Postdoc)
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Doctoral Research Position in Research Training Group
Saarland University is a campus university that is internationally recognized for its strong research programmes.
Fostering young academic talent and creating ideal conditions for teaching and research are a core part of the
university’s mission. As part of the University of the Greater Region, Saarland University enables students and staff to
share and exchange knowledge and ideas between disciplines, between universities and across borders. With over
17,000 national and international students, studying more than a hundred different academic disciplines, Saarland
University is a diverse and dynamic learning environment. [Saarland University is officially recognized as one of
Germany’s family-friendly higher-education institutions and with a combined workforce of more than 4,000 it is one
of the largest employers in the region.]
The Research Training Group 2988 “Flexibility and Balance as Characteristics of Adaptive Self-Regulation”, funded by
the DFG (German Research Foundation) is inviting applications for the following position commencing 01 December
2024
Doctoral Research Position (m/f/x)
Reference number W2554, salary in accordance with the German TV-L salary scale (1TV-L = collective agreement on remuneration of public sector employees in the German Länder), pay grade: E13 TV- L, duration
of employment: up to 4 years, volume of employment: 75 % of standard working time.
Workplace/Department:
The Research Training Group 2988 “Flexibility and Balance as Characteristics of Adaptive Self-Regulation” investigates
the roles that (a) flexibility (in the context-dependent application of self-regulatory competencies) and (b) balance
(vs. imbalance in different considerations relevant to self-regulatory behavior) play in self-regulatory performance
and well-being. In its first phase, the RTG features 11 distinct, but related research projects from a broad spectrum of
subdisciplines in psychology and the educational sciences.
We offer a comprehensive, high-quality qualification and supervision program for the PhD students in the RTG
including scientific and methodological training conducive to academic but also nonacademic careers and
possibilities for research stays abroad. There will by joint activities for the PhD students and events for all RTG
members to foster collaboration and communication. In addition to the RTG environment, each PhD student will be
integrated into the research group of their primary supervisor.
The RTG will fund up to 22 PhD students at a time, 10 positions started in October 2024, one is still open. These 11
PhD students will conduct their research in 11 research projects that are embedded in the broader context of the
RTG.
We are seeking to fill in one more PhD position in the project B3 entitled “The (im)balance between reward- and
control-related brain activity: An ERP-as-predictor approach”
For more information on the RTG, see https://www.flexbar.org
Job requirements and responsibilities:
Your job will be to carry out research with international impact in project B3. You will develop your doctoral project
in cooperation with your primary supervisor (Axel Mecklinger) within the research program of the RTG. The successful
applicant has experience with conducting psychological experiments and knowledge of ERP/EEG techniques. The
position is well suited for someone who is interested in cognitive / self control and its neuronal underpinnings.
The position is designed to enable you to obtain a PhD within four years or faster.
Your academic qualifications:
• Completed university studies in psychology or related discipline (a completed Master’s degree).
• Language skills (according to GER): English C1
The successful candidate will also be expected to:
• Enthusiasm for psychological research
• Very good methodological skills
• Joy in working reliably, independently and with commitment.
• Interest in developing and implementing research ideas in a team.
• Willingness to implement criteria of open and transparent research in your own research (e.g. preregistrations, open materials, code and data)
What we can offer you:
• A flexible work schedule allowing you to balance work and family, among other things the possibility of teleworking
• Secure and future-oriented employment with attractive conditions
• A broad range of further education and professional development programmes (for example language courses)
• An occupational health management model with numerous attractive options, such as our university sports programme
• Supplementary pension scheme (RZVK)
• Discounted tickets on local public transport services (‘Job-Ticket‘ of the saarVV)
We look forward to receiving your meaningful online application (in one single PDF file, including motivation letter
with at least 1 and max. 3 research projects you would like to apply for, curriculum vitae, contact information of two
scientific reference persons, diplomas and certificates) by 15.11.2024 to info@flexbar.org. Please include the
reference number W2554 in the subject line of the e-mail.
If you have any questions, please contact us for assistance. Your contacts:
Bitte wählen Prof. Dr. Axel Mecklinger and Dr. Karolin Gieseler
https://flexbar.org | info@flexbar.org
Tel.: 0681-302-4749
Pay grade classification is based on the particular details of the position held and the extent to which the applicant meets the
requirements of the pay grade within the TV-L salary scale. Part-time employment is generally possible.
If you have obtained a foreign university degree, a proof of the equivalence of this degree with a German degree by the
Zentralstelle für ausländisches Bildungswesen (ZAB) is needed before hiring. If necessary, please apply for this in time. You can
find more information at https://www.kmk.org/zeugnisbewertung.
Unfortunately, neither costs for attending an interview at Saarland University nor costs for any certificate evaluation by the ZAB
can be reimbursed in principle.
We welcome applications regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, disability, age, and sexual
orientation and identity. In accordance with its policy of increasing the proportion of women, the University actively encourages
applications from women. Applications from severely disabled persons will be given preferential consideration in the event of
equal suitability.
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