Research Associate/Doctoral Student

Research Associate/Doctoral Student, Catholic University of Eichstätt/Ingolstadt

About the Opportunity:

The Chair of General Psychology at our KU Faculty of Philosophy and Education invites applications for a part-time position (75%) as Research Associate (Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter (m/w/d)) to be filled by the next possible starting date, for a limited period of 3 years. The place of work shall be Eichstätt. Provided that the requirements are met, remuneration in the private-law employment relationship will be according to pay grade E 13 TV-L. The successful candidate will have the opportunity and is expressly desired to complete a doctoral degree. 

The position is part of the DFG-funded project "The temporal dynamics and adaptive nature of attentional post-error adjustments". The project investigates the adaptive adjustment of attention processes after errors and is carried out in cooperation with the University of Southern Denmark in Odense (Prof. Søren Andersen).

Your tasks:
• Conducting EEG experiments using the steady-state visual evoked potential method
• Analysis of the data using Matlab and R
• Creation of publications
• Presentation of results at national and international conferences 
• Conducting own research in the context of the project as part of the candidate’s doctoral thesis

The doctorate is embedded in the graduate program of the research training group for natural sciences.

Your profile:
You hold a Master's degree in psychology or a comparable qualification, preferably with a focus on cognitive psychology or cognitive neuroscience. Very good English-language proficiency (written and spoken) and a strong interest in psychophysiological research are required. Knowledge of German is an advantage, but not essential. Previous experience with EEG and programming in Matlab is also an advantage. 

Our offer:  
• Attractive and team-oriented workplace in a versatile higher educational environment
• Interesting and versatile range of responsibilities and tasks
• Broad range of internal and external professional development and continuing education offers
• Welfare benefits in the public service

Your application:
Please send your application with the usual supporting documents to marco.steinhauser@ku.de by e-mail by January 25, 2026 (please combine all documents in one PDF file). All submitted application documents will be destroyed in accordance with data protection regulations after the hiring process has been completed.

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All employees are obliged to acknowledge the nature and mission of the KU as stipulated in its Mission Statement and Foundation Charter. The University is therefore interested in receiving applications with relevant information in this regard.

The KU is committed to promoting equal opportunity (m/w/d), and aims to ensure that its members are able to balance work and family life. Candidates with severe disabilities (m/w/d) who are equally suitable to other applicants will be prioritized. 

 Facts:
The Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt (KU) is a non-state university under church leadership and officially recognized by the Free State of Bavaria. It is committed to strong research and excellent teaching and combines first-class study conditions with an international focus. Eight faculties offer a wide range of subjects for around 5,000 students. The University employs 900 people of different faiths and beliefs. Grounded in the Christian view of human life, the KU aims to create an academic and educational culture of responsibility.