Doctoral Researcher/PhD

The position is offered for a period of four years. The starting date is 01.01.2026. The position is part-time (75 % of regular working hours) with salary and benefits commensurate with a public service position in the state Hesse, Germany (TV-H E 13, 75 %).

The position is funded by the Cluster of Excellence The Adaptive Mind. The goal of The Adaptive Mind is to transform the scientific understanding of the adaptability of human behavior. Further information about the Cluster of Excellence can be found here: http://www.theadaptivemind.de.

The planned subproject involves conducting perception and eye movement experiments on adults and children. The aim is to investigate how eye movements are adapted over the course of a lifetime, and how errors are predicted and corrected. In addition, the project will examine how different sensory and motor information is used to determine the consequences of one's own movements.

Tasks:

• scientific services in research in the cluster of excellence The Adaptive Mind
• conducting perceptual and eye tracking experiments with adults and children
• presentation of results at conferences and in scientific publications

The position is limited to a time period deemed adequate for the completion of a doctoral degree. As part of the assigned duties, there will be ample opportunity to conduct the independent scientific research necessary for the completion of a doctorate. The limitation complies to § 2, 1 WissZeitVG.

Profile:

• MSc-degree or equivalent in Psychology, Cognitive Sciences, Neuroscience or comparable
• independent and reliable way of working
• knowledge of/interest in experimental research
• experience with eye tracking and in working with children is advantageous
• good spoken and written English and German are advantageous

Disposition to own scientific qualification (e. g. a doctorate project in the area of the research project) is expected.

We actively support the professional development of junior researchers by training programs in the cluster of excellence, the offers of Marburg Research Academy (MARA), the International Office and the Higher Education Didactics Office.

We offer:

• integration into an international and interdisciplinary team
• opportunities for further training and personal qualification
• access to modern laboratory equipment
• good supervision and an appreciative communication in the research group

Contact for more Information

We support women and strongly encourage them to apply. In areas where women are underrepresented, female applicants will be preferred in case of equal qualifications. As a certified family-friendly university, we support our employees in balancing family and career. A reduction of working time is possible. Applicants with a disability as discribed in SGB IX (§ 2 Abs. 2, 3) will be preferred in case of equal qualifications. Application and interview costs can not be refunded.

Please apply by 9th November 2025 using the application-button below.

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