University assistant with doctorate (m/f/d)
Position Details (PhD Research Project)
Job Profile: University Assistant with Doctorate
Salary per Year (Full Time): € 70.200,20
Hours per week: 30
Temporary Employment: limited to 6 years
Salary Category: B1 with PhD
Employment Start: 2026-05-01
Duration of Contract: Temporary employment
Unit: Department of Psychology
Your Responsibilities
- Research on psychological predictors of ecologically sustainable behavior
- Evaluation and development of interventions for behavioral change in the area of ecologically sustainable behavior
- Support for ongoing research projects
- Participation in the university's Fields of Excellence "Smart Regulation" or "Climate Change"
- Preparation and submission of research proposals, conception and independent implementation of research projects
- International publishing and presentation activities
- Teaching social psychology and, if applicable, research methods
- Supervision of students and examination activities
- Collaboration on organizational and administrative tasks
Your Profile
- Completed doctorate in psychology with verified knowledge in the fields of social psychology and environmental psychology
- International presentations and publications in peer-reviewed psychology journals (including open science practices)
- Excellent written and spoken English skills
- Excellent skills in quantitative research methods and interest in qualitative research methods
- Collaboration in interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary research projects and science-to-public activities are desirable
- Independent acquisition of competitive third-party funding is desirable
- Teaching experience in social psychology is desirable
- International experience is desirable
- High level of social and communication skills
- High motivation for academic excellence and an independent, organized, and self-reliant approach to work
- Ability to lead and motivate students
Application Documents
The following documents are required for an application:
- Letter of motivation and research proposal
- academic CV
- one relevant publication
We offer an annual gross salary of at least € 70.200,20 for a fulltime position. An overpayment based on qualification and experience is possible.
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About us
At the University of Graz, 4700 employees work together on future questions and solutions for the world of tomorrow. Our students and researchers take on the major challenges of society and share their knowledge. We work for tomorrow. Be part of it!
Contact
For further inquiries, please contact the Department of Social Psychology via email: [emailprotected]
The University of Graz strives to increase the proportion of women in particular in management and faculty positions and therefore encourages qualified women to apply. In the event of underrepresentation, women with equal qualifications are generally given priority for admission. We welcome applications from persons with disabilities who meet the requirements of the advertised position.
Please note that in order to comply with the applicable data protection regulations, we can only accept applications via our web-based applicant tool for this vacant position.
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