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23.11.2023

**Junior professorship (W1-equivalent) Science Acceptance with research focus (f/m/d)**:
**Leibniz-Institut für Psychologie (ZPID), Trier**:
The Leibniz Institute for Psychology (ZPID) in Trier (Germany) is an internationally renowned research support organization in psychology and a member of the prestigious Leibniz Association. As part of an effort to strengthen its research capacity, ZPID will newly establish the following position in close cooperation with the Trier University:
**Junior professorship (W1-equivalent) (f/m/d)**:
Science Acceptance with research focus (with tenure-track to W2 LBesG-equivalent)

The professorship will be filled in a joint appointment procedure between ZPID and the Trier University, based on - 50 Abs. 11 HochSchG. No civil service or employment relationship is established with the Trier University.

Preferred start date is July 1, 2024

**Duties and functions**:

- Conducting quantitative research on “Science Acceptance” including but not limited to the following topics:

- Research literacy: Evidence-based thinking and epistemic beliefs within a scientific context or among lay people.
- Trust in science and science rejection.
- Acceptance and distribution of misinformation.
- The impact of ideologies and (non-normative) beliefs (e.g., conspiracy beliefs) on acceptance of rational and scientific reasoning.
- In presence teaching in the psychology B.Sc. or M.Sc. program with a reduced teaching load compared to regular junior professorships.
- Interdisciplinary focus (by means of cooperations and abilities to explore methodological approaches in other fields).

**Your profile**:

- A PhD and a research profile related to science acceptance.
- International publications.
- Adherence to the principles of open science.
- Distinct communication, presentation, and team leadership skills.
- Proactive, results-oriented, and independent working style.
- Willingness to move to the region of Trier (Germany).

**What we offer**:

- In line with -- 54, 55 HochSchG this position will be filled for six years.
- Contingent to successful evaluations (usually after 3 and 5 years) a tenured professorship (W2 equivalent) will be offered.
- An interesting, modern, and professionally equipped workplace at a renowned institute of the Leibniz Association.
- A versatile position in a dynamic and challenging work environment.
- Flexible work schedules and family-friendly working conditions as certified by the German audit berufundfamilie (audit workandfamily).
- Support of professional and personal development with a wide range of continuing professional education and training opportunities.
- Workplace health and safety management services.

and upload the following documents (until December 14, 2023):

- Motivation letter
- CV (including publication list)
- List of courses, course evaluations (if available)
- Copies of certificates
- Brief description of previous research projects
- Three key publications.

We support your career development.

At ZPID, we strive to increase the opportunities for women in research and to also increase the percentage of women in positions where they are currently underrepresented. Therefore, in the event of equal qualifications, women are given priority.

For further information, please contact career(at)leibniz-psychology.org