Academic Position / Pre- or Postdoctoral Level

(Part-time 50 %, E13 TV-L*)

Reference No.: 2026/196.

The start date is October 15th, 2026 or by agreement. The position is available initially for three years (predoc) or two years (postdoc).

The University of Konstanz is a dynamic and internationally successful research university with approximately 10,000 students. The campus university’s architecture promotes interdisciplinary cooperation and a sense of community among researchers, lecturers and students. The University of Konstanz has been continuously funded by the German Excellence Strategy since 2006.

The successful candidate will integrate with the Research Methods, Assessment, and iScience team to conduct research, teach, and help with administrative tasks. There will be opportunity to work towards achieving a PhD or the post-PhD degree “Habilitation” (or equivalent). Applicants near or with finished Habilitation or near finishing of their PhD are also welcome to apply. Working languages are English and German.

Your Responsibilities

    • Jointly perform research and research-inspired teaching
    • Jointly develop methods and create or update applications for Internet-based research, open science and/or psychometric tests
    • Teach at least 2 hours per week
    • Co-mentor Bachelor and Master theses

Your Competencies

    • Degree in Psychology (predoc: Diploma or Master; postdoc: PhD), with good to very good grades
    • Strong analytical, conceptual and communication skills
    • Proficiency in English
    • Expertise in at least one (postdoc: two) of the following:
      Methodology of Internet-based research, Experimental behavioral science, Psychological assessment, Development of web and/or mobile and/or AI applications
    • Competent use of standard software and statistical software
    • Programming skills and affinity with social media/Internet are welcome

We Offer

    • Excellent working conditions in a dynamic research environment at a beautifully located university of proven excellence
    • Strong international network and supportive intellectual atmosphere
    • Excellent students
    • The opportunity to jointly shape the research group and work on interdisciplinary and international projects
    • Likely opportunities to increase the part-time employment, up to full employment

    *Meaning of TVL-13 before and after taxes see at http://oeffentlicher-dienst.info/tv-l/west/ , initial level (Stufe) depends on previous experience

All Benefits

Questions can be directed to: Prof. Dr. Ulf-Dietrich Reips, ulf.reips@uni-konstanz.de.

Place your application (including CV, list of publications, copies of academic records and diplomas, list of classes taught) in English or German until September 30, 2026 via our Online Application Portal.

The University of Konstanz is committed to ensuring an environment that provides equal opportunities and promotes diversity, as well as a good balance between university and family life. As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to increase the number of women working in research and teaching. We also support working couples through our dual career programme. Persons with disabilities are explicitly encouraged to apply. They will be given preference if appropriately qualified (contact sbv@uni-konstanz.de, + 49 7531 88-4016).