Research Associate for the Project “Search processes in multi-attribute decisions” (DFG and SNF Project) bei Universität Hamburg

Your responsibilities

Duties include academic services in the project named above. Research associates may also pursue independent research and further academic qualifications.

The position is financed by the project „Information search in multi-attribute decisions and probabilistic inferences” (funding: DFG in Germany, SNF in Switzerland). This project is a collaboration between the General Psychology Lab (PI: Prof. Dr. Sebastian Gluth) at the Universität Hamburg and the Economic Psychology Lab (PI: Prof. Dr. Jörg Rieskamp) at the University of Basel. The project aims to elucidate the neural and cognitive mechanisms of complex judgment and decision-making problems. A particular focus will be on understanding information search when deciding. The project also involves joint work with Prof. Dr. Anja Riesel (Department of Psychology, Universität Hamburg) to study maladaptive search and choice processes in people with diagnosed obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and those who score high on OCD symptoms. The most relevant methods are cognitive modeling, behavioral tasks, eye tracking and EEG.

The holder of the position will contribute to developing cognitive models and testing them on the levels of behavior, eye movements and brain processes. We expect the person to be responsible for planning, developing, and conducting this research. Additional responsibilities include the documentation and publication of research output as well as participation in national and internation conferences with presentation of the results. The necessary infrastructure to perform the research (behavioral labs, eye-tracking systems, EEG system, high-performance computers) are available at the General Psychology Lab.

Your profile

A university degree in a relevant field.

We expect the candidate to hold a very good degree (Master, Diploma) in psycholgy, neuroscience, computer science, behavioral economics or related fields. Relevant research experience and in particular programming experience (e. g., Matlab, R, Python) are critical assets. Furthermore, good knowledge of one or multiple of the following research fields are desired: cognitive or mathematical psychology, cognitive neuroscience, neuroeconomics, behavioral economics. Experience with advanced statistical methods (esp. cognitive modeling) and with neuroscientific methods (esp. EEG, eye tracking) are additional assets. High proficiency in both verbal and written English is a requirement. Finally, should be highly committed and willing to work independently.

We offer

• Reliable remuneration based on wage agreements
• Continuing education opportunities
• University pensions
• Attractive location
• Flexible working hours
• Work-life balance opportunities
• Health management
• Educational leave
• 30 days of vacation per annum

Universität Hamburg—University of Excellence is one of the strongest research educational institutions in Germany. Our work in research, teaching, educational and knowledge exchange activities is fostering the next generation of responsible global citizens ready to tackle the global challenges facing us. Our guiding principle “Innovating and Cooperating for a Sustainable Future” drives collaboration with academic and nonacademic partner institutions in the Hamburg Metropolitan Region and around the world. We would like to invite you to be part of our community to work with us in creating sustainable and digital change for a dynamic and pluralist society.

Severely disabled and disabled applicants with the same status will receive preference over equally qualified non-disabled applicants.

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