Research Assistant (f/m/x)
Faculty of Human Sciences
Chair of Social Psychology | Department of Psychology
We are one of the largest and oldest universities in Europe and one of the most important employers in our region. Our broad range of subjects, the dynamic development of our main research areas and our central location in Cologne make us attractive for students and researchers from around the world. We offer a wide range of career opportunities in science, technology, and administration.
The Chair of Social Psychology is based at the Department of Psychology (Faculty of Human Sciences) and is affiliated with the Social Cognition Center Cologne and the Center for Social and Economic Behavior. The team’s research focuses on judgment and decision making, prosociality, cooperation, and cross-cultural interaction, to which the successful candidate is expected to contribute.
We are offering a part-time position for a Research Associate/ PhD Student or Postdoc at the Chair of Social Psychology.
Your tasks
- Design and teaching of seminars in the Bachelor‘s program in Psychology (3 SWS; preferably in German)
- Supervision of Bachelor‘s and Master‘s theses as well as student assistants
- Research and academic qualification (e.g., doctorate or habilitation) focusing on judgment and decision-making and/or prosociality, cooperation, and cross-cultural interaction
- Participation in academic self-governance
- Dissemination of research findings to the international scientific community through conference presentations and publications
Your profile
Required qualifications:
- A university degrees (Master’s or equivalent) in psychology, with above-average marks
- Strong knowledge of quantitative research methods
- Strong knowledge in at least one of the research areas: judgment and decision making, prosociality, cooperation, and cross-cultural interaction
- Excellent language skills in German and English
- Commitment, friendliness, openness, and strong teamwork skills
Desirable qualifications:
- Experience in programming complex experiments and surveys
- Knowledge of statistical methods for analyzing complex data (e.g., multilevel modeling, cognitive modeling)
- Experience with data analysis in R, STATA, or comparable statistical software (e.g., Python)
- Initial experience in university teaching or in conducting tutorials and courses
We offer
- A dynamic and internationally connected research team offering a wide range of opportunities for academic exchange
- A diverse working environment with equal opportunities
- Support in balancing work and family life
- Extensive advanced training opportunities
- Occupational health management offers
- Flexible working time models
- Opportunity to work remotely
The University of Cologne promotes equal opportunities and diversity. Women will be considered preferentially in accordance with the Equal Opportunities Act of North Rhine-Westphalia (Landesgleichstellungsgesetz – LGG NRW). We also expressly welcome applications from all suitable candidates regardless of their gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity.
The position is to be filled at 70% from 1 January 2027, through 31 March 2027, and at 75% starting 1 April 2027. The position is to be filled for a fixed term until 31 December 2029. If the applicant meets the relevant wage requirements and personal qualifications, the salary is based on remuneration group 13 TV-L of the pay scale for the German public sector.
Please apply online with proof of the required qualifications without a photo under: https://jobportal.uni-koeln.de. The reference number is Wiss2608-18. The application deadline is 1 October 2026.
For further inquiries, please contact Professor Dr Andreas Glöckner ([email protected]) and take a look at our FAQs.