> Scope:

Fulltime 100%

> Temporary:

Expected for 3 years > Remuneration: TV-L EG13

> Start:

as early as possible

At the Institute of Psychology and Education at Ulm University, the following position is available in the Department of Molecular Psychology:
Postdoc position (M/F/d) in the field of Molecular Psychology

Ulm University with its more than 10,000 students offers varied professional tasks in a highly innovative research, teaching and work environment, at the same time facilitating the reconciliation of work and family in many ways.

As a rule, full-time positions can be split.

Severely disabled applicants with equal aptitude will be given preferential
consideration.

At Ulm University, you will benefit from numerous funding and training opportunities for junior scientists and lecturers (including research visits, conferences, etc.), occupational health management and a wide range of sports activities.

More information about the work of the Department of Molecular Psychology is provided via the following link:

Your profile:

• PhD in psychology or neuroscience
• Several years of relevant professional experience in one of the research areas of the Department of Molecular Psychology or apparent interest in working at the interface of (personality) psychology, neuroscience, and computer science
• Willingness to learn the neuroscientific methods of the Department of Molecular Psychology.

Prior practical experience in at least one of the following neuroscientific methods is an advantage:
molecular genetics, epigenetics, endocrinology, and/or brain imaging methods

• Very good English proficiency (at least C1 level)
• Independent and organized working style as well as strong communication and teamwork skills

Your responsibilities:

• Conducting independent research projects at the interface of (personality) psychology, neuroscience and (psycho)informatics and/or in the individual research areas, incorporating your own research interests
• Teaching duties of 4 hours per week in the courses Differential Psychology (B.Sc.), Empirical Laboratory (B.Sc.), Project Seminar (M.Sc.) and/or in the basic training on the topic Measuring, Testing, and Evaluation (M.Sc.) as well as supervision of students writing their Bachelor's and/or Master's theses
• Practical work in the molecular genetics and hormone laboratory (e.g., DNA extraction, realtime PCR, gel electrophoresis, ELISA, mRNA expression analyses). An introduction into these techniques will be provided by the laboratory team as well as the scientific staff of the Department of Molecular Psychology. At a later stage, the independent establishment of new methods based on the latest scientific findings and standards is also planned
• Assist with departmental (i.e., administrative) tasks including helping with exams, onsite supervision of student assistants and interns, etc.
• Further development of your scientific qualifications as a postdoc and refining your own research profile

Seize the opportunity and join us in shaping the future of the University

> Reference no
:

22187

> Application deadline:

Hiring is done by the Central University Administration.

Your contact for further information:

Prof. Dr. Christian Montag, phone

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