PhD Candidate (f/m/d)

Your Responsibilities

• Independent coordination, implementation, and evaluation of scientific research projects in the field of health psychology, with a particular focus on rehabilitation and prevention.
• Publishing research results in reputable English-language journals.
• Supporting other tasks within the Department of Health Education and Sport Psychology (e.g., teaching).
• Conducting a doctoral thesis in the field of health behavior and physical activity, with the goal of actively shaping the scientific profile of the institute.

Persönliche Qualifikation

Your Profile

• An above-average university degree (Master) in an empirically oriented field (e.g., psychology, sociology, health sciences, public health, empirical educational sciences).
• High motivation and passion for scientific work, combined with a strong interest in deepening and expanding your knowledge.
• Written and spoken proficiency in both German and English.
• Outstanding knowledge in research methods, statistics, and/or qualitative methods.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Writing competence, ideally with previous experience in publishing scientific articles in English.

We are looking for someone who

• Has initiative and strong intrinsic motivation for scientific work.
• Works independently and considers responsibility and reliability as a given.
• Convinces through conscientiousness, communication skills, and team spirit.
• Seeks the challenge of contributing to progress in the field of health psychology through innovative research.

Salary

Salary category 13 TV-L, depending on the fulfillment of professional and personal requirements.

Organisationseinheit

Contract duration

limited to 3 years

Application up to

October 31, 2024

Contact person in line-management

For further information, please contact Prof. Dr. Darko Jekauc, phone +49 721 608-45725.