Junior Professorship - Trier, Deutschland - Universität Trier

Universität Trier

Geprüftes Unternehmen

Trier, Deutschland

vor 3 Wochen

Geschrieben von:

Lena Wagner

beBee Recruiter

Beschreibung

The Leibniz Institute for Psychology (ZPID) in Trier (Germany) is an internationally renowned research support organization
in psychology and a member of the prestigious Leibniz Association. As part of an effort to strengthen its research
capacity, ZPID will newly establish the following position in close cooperation with the Trier University:

Junior professorship (W1-equivalent) Science Acceptance with research

focus (with tenure-track to W2 LBesG-equivalent) (f/m/d)
The professorship will be filled in a joint appointment procedure between ZPID and the Trier University, based on - 50
Abs. 11 HochSchG. No civil service or employment relationship is established with the Trier University.

Preferred start date is July 1, 2024

Duties and functions:

Conducting quantitative research on "Science Acceptance" including but not limited to the following topics:

Research literacy:
Evidence-based thinking and epistemic beliefs within a scientific context or among lay
people.
Trust in science and science rejection.
Acceptance and distribution of misinformation.
The impact of ideologies and (non-normative) beliefs (e.g., conspiracy beliefs) on acceptance of rational and
scientific reasoning.

In presence teaching in the psychology B.Sc. or M.Sc. program with a reduced teaching load compared to regular
junior professorships.
Interdisciplinary focus (by means of cooperations and abilities to explore methodological approaches in other fields).

Your profile:

to hold a B.Sc. or M.Sc. and a Ph.
D. in Psychology or related field and be qualified for teaching in psychology (proven
e.g., by positive teaching evaluations or didactical training).

In addition, your profile comprises:
A PhD and a research profile related to science acceptance.
International publications.
Adherence to the principles of open science.
Distinct communication, presentation, and team leadership skills.
Proactive, results-oriented, and independent working style.
Willingness to move to the region of Trier (Germany).
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What we offer:

In line with 54, 55 HochSchG this position will be filled for six years.
Contingent to successful evaluations (usually after 3 and 5 years) a tenured professorship (W2 equivalent) will be
offered.
An interesting, modern, and professionally equipped workplace at a renowned institute of the Leibniz Association.
A versatile position in a dynamic and challenging work environment.
Flexible work schedules and family-friendly working conditions as certified by the German audit berufundfamilie
(audit workandfamily).
Support of professional and personal development with a wide range of continuing professional education and

training opportunities.
Workplace health and safety management services.

In order to apply, please register with our online portal here
and upload the following documents (until December 14, 2023):
Motivation letter
CV (including publication list)
List of courses, course evaluations (if available)
Copies of certificates
Brief description of previous research projects
Three key publications.

We support your career development.

At ZPID, we strive to increase the opportunities for women in research and to also increase the percentage of women in
positions where they are currently underrepresented. Therefore, in the event of equal qualifications, women are given
priority.

ZPID is highly committed to the employment of people with disabilities. Severely disabled applicants are given preferential
irrespective of nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion or belief, age, or sexual orientation and identity.

accordance with Art. 13 of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) regarding the collection and processing of
acknowledging that you have reviewed ZPID's data protection statement. For more information on the processing of your
Article 13 GDPR on our homepage.