PhD position for ERC project on loneliness

• extent:part-time
• duration:temporary
• beginning:as soon as possible
• application deadline:05.05.2025

The Psychological Methods lab at the Faculty of Psychology is looking for a

doctoral reaearcher (m,f,x) for 3 years with 29,8725 hours per week, TVL E13

At the Psychological Methods lab at the Faculty of
Psychology, we conduct research on loneliness, well-being, and personality across the lifespan. For more information on our research, please visit http://www.pml.psy.rub.de.

LOTIS is a five-year project funded by an ERC Consolidator Grant that attempts to advance our understanding of how loneliness and places are linked.

Your tasks:

• Conceptualization, implementation and analysis of at least two cross-sectional studies to develop the new taxonomy
• Conceptualization, implementation and analysis of a citizen science study in the city of Bochum
• Implementation of Open Science principles in all
  project phases (e.g., pre-registration of studies, transparent research
  data management)
• Publication of English-language articles on the project results

Your profile:

• Master degree in psychology or a related subject must have been completed at the time of starting the position
• Experience in scientific work, e.g., as a research assistant or in the context of a research internship
• Above-average academic performance, especially in methodological subjects
• Advanced statistical skills (e.g., structural
  equation modeling, multilevel modeling) and very good knowledge of the
  statistical software R and its applications
• Enthusiasm for the topic of the project (topic-specific expertise is of advantage, but not a requirement)
• Very good command of written and spoken English; knowledge of German is of advantage
• Excellent self-management skills
• Reliability, ability to work in a team and high commitment

Our offerings:

• Challenging and varied tasks with a high degree of personal responsibility
• Support from and cooperation with competent colleagues
• Team-orientated cooperation in a committed, international and appreciative team
• Options for flexible working

Additional information:

At the request of the applicant (m,f,x), the staff
council may be involved in selection
interviews. https://www.wpr.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/

If the position is funded by third-party funds the employee has no teaching obligation.

German language courses are offered by the University Language Center (ZFA) in the field of German as a Foreign Language (DaF).

https://www.daf.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/sbgk/index.html.en

You can find information about TV-L at: https://oeffentlicher-dienst.info/

The
Ruhr-Universität Bochum is one of Germany’s leading research
universities, addressing the whole range of academic disciplines. A
highly dynamic setting enables researchers and students to work across
the traditional boundaries of academic subjects and faculties. To create
knowledge networks within and beyond the university is RUB’s declared
aim.

The Ruhr-Universität Bochum stands for diversity and equal opportunities. For this reason, we favour a working environment composed of heterogeneous teams, and seek to promote the careers of individuals who are underrepresented in our respective professional areas. The Ruhr-Universität Bochum expressly requests job applications from women. In areas in which they are underrepresented they will be given preference in the case of equivalent qualifications with male candidates. Applications from individuals with disabilities are most welcome.

Contact details for your application:

Prof. Dr. Maike Luhmann, Phone: +49234 32 24624
Stephanie Hedtfeld, Phone: +49234 32 27169

Travel expenses for interviews cannot be refunded.

For information on the collection of personal data in the application process see: https://www.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/en/information-collection-personal-data-a....

We are looking forward to receiving your application with the specification ANR: 4482 until 05/05/2025, send by e-mail to the following address: psymeth@rub.de

Please get in touch with the contact person named above if you would like to use an alternative application channel.