PhD candidate (m/f/x)

Ruhr-Universität Bochum

44801 Bochum - Deutschland

Psychologe/Psychologin Arbeit Teilzeit Abend ab 09.10.2025

Beschreibung

In order to fill a fixed-term position in part-time (29.87 hours/week = 75%;) at the earliest possible time, we are looking for 1

PhD candidate (m/f/x)

The Department of Social Neuroscience at the Faculty of Medicine is part of the Research Center One Health Ruhr of the University Alliance Ruhr and investigates the neurobiological mechanisms of social processes in humans.

The Ruhr University Bochum offers an excellent scientific environment with the best opportunities for cooperation. In addition to imaging methods (fNIRS, mobile EEG and fMRI), brain stimulation methods (tDCS), psychophysiological and hormonal measurements are used in the laboratory to investigate the neural substrates of social bonding and the effects of trauma experiences. In particular, the research project aims to investigate the relationship between trauma exposure and the processing of social touch.

Scope: part-time
Duration: fixed-term, 3 years
Start: at the earliest possible time
Apply by: 2025-10-22

Your tasks:

- Participation in research projects according to the focus of the department
- Conducting experimental studies (recruitment of participants, data collection and analysis)
- Presentation of the results at scientific conferences
- Publication of the results in English-language publications
- Co-supervision of research assistants and student theses

Your profile:

- Very good university degree (master) in psychology, neuroscience, or a related field
- High level of commitment and the ability to work independently
- Very good knowledge of methods and statistics
- Very good knowledge of English
- Interest in a scientific career
- Knowledge of one or more of the project-relevant research methods (fNIRS/fMRI or EEG) as well as programming skills (Matlab, R, etc.) are an advantage, but not mandatory
- Knowledge of German is an advantage, but not mandatory

[https://jobs.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/jobposting/9ad7738f9f443c8768eea45816e21f098ab2aaea0?ref=AfA](https://jobs.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/jobposting/9ad7738f9f443c8768eea45816e21f098ab2aaea0?ref=AfA)

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