Doctoral Position in Behavioral Economics: Join the FernUniversität in Hagen, Germany’s largest state distance-learning university, as a doctoral candidate at the Chair of Behavioral Economics and Intercultural Psychology. Under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Angela Dorrough, you will contribute to research on cross-cultural social interactions, public trust in science, and gender issues, while having the opportunity to write your dissertation within the scope of a DFG project. This part-time position (75%) offers a fixed-term contract for three years.
Doctoral Position in Behavioral Economics and Intercultural Psychology
Study Area: Behavioral Economics, Intercultural Psychology, Cross-cultural Social Interactions
Location: FernUniversität in Hagen, Hagen, Germany
Eligibility/Qualification:
- (Nearly) completed above-average university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in psychology, economics, or a related field
- Academic qualification (e.g., doctorate) with a focus on cross-cultural social interactions
- Very good knowledge of quantitative research methods
- Experience or keen interest in cross-cultural psychology and/or behavioral economics
- Willingness to develop expertise in statistical methods for large-scale datasets
- Experience with data analysis in R or STATA
- Excellent command of English; German language skills are a plus
- Commitment, friendliness, open-mindedness, and ability to work in a team
Description: The successful candidate will be involved in academic self-administration, sharing research findings through conference presentations and publications, and supervising bachelor and master theses as well as student assistants. The position offers a diverse workplace environment, flexible work schedules, professional development opportunities, access to an international research network, and support for work-life balance.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit their application (in English or German), including a motivational letter, CV, qualifications, etc., through the online application system by 09.05.2024. For inquiries, please contact Prof. Dr. Angela Dorrough at angela.dorrough@fernuni-hagen.de or call 02331 987-4615.
Last Date: May 9, 2024
The FernUniversität in Hagen is committed to diversity and encourages qualified female applicants and candidates with disabilities to apply. In cases of equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates.
