postdoc (100%) or PhD student (75%) bei Ruhr Universität Bochum

Ruhr Universität Bochum

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

postdoc (100%) or PhD student (75%) (m,f,x) for 3years, TVL E13

At the Department of Psychological Methods at the Faculty of Psychology, we conduct research on loneliness, well-being, and personality across the lifespan. For more information about our research focus, please visit http://www.pml.psy.rub.de. The position to be filled is part of a research project "Work and Loneliness" funded by the program "Research on Occupational Health" (FOGA).

The overarching goal of this project is to establish loneliness as a relevant topic for interdisciplinary work research and to identify target groups and starting points for the prevention of loneliness in the work context. A particular focus is on the optimal design of structural working conditions, particularly those that have changed permanently as a result of the pandemic (e.g. mobile working). For this purpose, representative secondary data will be analyzed and new data will be collected in the context of a diary study. We are looking for a postdoc (100%) or PhD student (75%) who will carry out the project completely (postdoc) or partially (PhD student). The PhD student will be supported by another person from the team. Depending on the qualifications, the position can be used for a doctorate or further scientific qualification. In addition, there is the possibility for further research cooperation within the team of department.

extent:

full-time, part-time

duration:

permanent/temporary

beginning:

as soon as possible

application deadline:

30.10.2023

Your tasks:

Preparation and analysis of longitudinal secondary data on work-related predictors of loneliness
Design, implementation, and analysis of a daily diary study on loneliness at work
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
Participation in science communication and transfer of the project results

For applicants to the doctoral position:

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, ideally experience with conducting and analyzing longitudinal studies
Above-average academic performance, especially in methodological subjects

**For applicants* to the postdoctoral position:**

Doctoral degree in psychology or a related subject should be completed at the time of starting the position
Experience in independently conducting data collection (ideally longitudinal or experience sampling studies)
Topic-specific expertise (e.g., publications) is of advantage
Experience in supervising student assistants

**For all applicants*:**

Very good knowledge of the statistical software R
Good knowledge of the analysis of longitudinal data
Enthusiasm for the topic of the project
Very good command of written and spoken English; knowledge of German is of advantage
Excellent ability to organize oneself
Reliability, ability to work in a team and high commitment

Our offerings:

Challenging and varied tasks with a high level of personal responsibility
Support from and cooperation with competent colleagues
a friendly and collegial environment
a dynamic environment
Possibilities of location-flexible work

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.

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.

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