Postdoctoral position (f/m/x) - Political Psychology

Faculty of Human Sciences
Postdoctoral position (f/m/x) - Political Psychology
Chair of Political Psychology | Lammers Group

We are one of the largest and oldest universities in Europe and one of the most important employers in our region. Our broad range of subjects, the dynamic development of our main research areas and our central location in Cologne make us attractive for students and researchers from around the world. We offer a wide range of career opportunities in science, technology, and administration.

This postdoctoral position (f/m/x) is offered at the Chair for Political Psychology, part of the Social Cognition Center Cologne (SoCCCo) and the Center for Social and Economic Behavior (C-SEB).

YOUR TASKS
» Plan and conduct your own research in the areas of social, social-cognitive, and/or political psychology
» Participate in research conducted at the Chair
» Apply for your own or joint research funding
» Assist in teaching political psychology, behavioral change, experimental methods, or other modules
» Contribute to the active research atmosphere at SoCCCo and C-SEB

YOUR PROFILE
» Doctoral degree (or expecting to receive one later in 2025) in social psychology or related fields
» Enthusiasm for experimental social psychology with a focus on political or other societally relevant topics
» Publications in international, empirical, peer-reviewed journals in psychology
» Expertise in conducting empirical research in social psychology, including relevant methodological skills
» Enthusiasm for offering high-quality teaching
» Working language is English, German is optional

WE OFFER
» An excellent research environment
» A diverse working environment with equal opportunities
» Support in balancing work and family life
» Extensive advanced training opportunities
» Occupational health management offers
» Flexible working time models, full-time positions suitable for job sharing
» Opportunity to work remotely

The University of Cologne promotes equal opportunities and diversity. Women will be considered preferentially in accordance with the Equal Opportunities Act of North Rhine-Westphalia (Landesgleichstellungsgesetz – LGG NRW). We also expressly welcome applications from all suitable candidates regardless of their gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity.

The position is available from 1 January 2026 on a fulltime basis (39,83 hours per week). It is limited for 2 years. If the applicant meets the relevant wage requirements and personal qualifications, the salary will be based on remuneration group 13 TV-L of the pay scale for the German public sector.
Please apply online with proof of the required qualifications without a photo under: https://jobportal.uni-koeln.de. The reference number is Wiss2506-05. The application deadline is 03.07.2025.
For further inquiries, please contact Professor Dr Joris Lammers (joris.lammers@uni-koeln.de) and take a look at our FAQs.