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In order to fill a fixed-term position in full-time (39.83 hours/week = 100%) October 1st, 2026, we are looking for 1

Postdoc (m,f,x) in ERC Project on Social/Cognitive Psychology (5 years)

The Social Cognition group (chair: Hans Alves), investigates the cognitive foundations of social psychological phenomena, including attitude formation, person perception, and stereotypes and prejudice. Other research foci include judgment and decision making, memory, perceptions of truth, and valence asymmetries. The group uses mostly experimental methods. The group members frequently collaborate and regularly participate in international conferences such as SPSP, SESP, EASP, and SPUDM, as well as research retreats.

This 5 year Postdoc (m/f/x) position is part of the ERC-funded project, "The Attribute-Frequency Model of Social Perception", which adresses biased perceptions of intergroup similarity, and social (in-)equality and the formation of biased attitudes towards social groups. Besides the ERC project work, you are also invited to develop new research ideas or continue some of your existing lines of research to further develop your profile as an early-career researcher. Teaching is optional.

Scope: full-time
Duration: fixed-term, 5 years
Start: October 1st, 2026
Apply by: 2026-06-01

Your tasks:

• Generate research ideas
• Design and carry out experiments
• Analyze data
• Write papers
• Present your findings at conferences
• Optional: teach seminars in social psychology and related fields

Your profile:

• PhD in Psychology or Economics
• Research experience in social psychology, cognitive psychology, or judgment and decision making
• Published research with an experimental focus
• Experience with data analysis in R, including multilevel models
• Interested in innovative research questions
• Team player, with a motivated and curious mind

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