Research Assistant/Associate (f/m/d)

Weitere Informationen

The successful candidate will be employed under a regular employment contract.
The position is to be filled at the earliest possible date and offered for a fixed term of three years.
There is the possibility for an extension for additional three years.
The fixed-term employment is possible as it constitutes one of the fixed-term options of the Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz (German Act on Fixed-term Scientific Contracts).
This is a full-time position.
The salary is based on the German public service salary scale (TV-L).
The position corresponds to a pay grade of EG 13 TV-L.

Unser Profil

We investigate how the brain supports successful social communication. We combine behavioral studies and EEG to analyze language, social cognition, interpersonal coordination, and the integration of multiple sensory signals. Our work sits at the intersection of social neuroscience, cognitive psychology, and social psychology. In the coming years, we will place a strong emphasis on bilingualism, examining its effects on the brain and social interaction and embedding this focus across our existing research lines.

The position is based in the Biological Psychology & Social Psychology group (Prof. Dr. Anna K. Kuhlen) at RWTH Aachen University. Our lab provides excellent facilities for collecting behavioral and EEG data, including a unique setup for multi-participant studies and EEG hyperscanning. We offer a friendly, supportive environment with extensive collaboration opportunities.

Ihr Profil

You hold a university degree (Master’s or equivalent), a PhD in a relevant field, and have a strong publication record in social or cognitive psychology or cognitive neuroscience. You bring solid skills in experimental design and data analysis, ideally including EEG and programming (Matlab, Python, R, or JavaScript). Your research interests focus on language, communication, social cognition, and social interaction, with openness to bilingualism and related topics.

As a reliable team player, you work proactively and independently. You communicate clearly in English, both written and spoken, and are motivated to support the development and coordination of our research team and lab operations.

You enjoy teaching and mentoring, and are prepared to teach two courses per semester as well as supervise Bachelor’s and Master’s theses.

Experience with grant writing and research management is a plus. German language skills are an advantage.

Ihre Aufgaben

• Contribute actively to an innovative, internationally recognized research group.
• Teach in the Bachelor’s and Master’s psychology programs, delivering four courses per year (4 SWS).
• Support the development and coordination of our EEG laboratories.
• Supervise Bachelor’s and Master’s students during their thesis projects.
• Assist with ad-hoc departmental duties as needed.

Über uns

RWTH is a certified family-friendly University. We support our employees in maintaining a good work-life balance with a wide range of health, advising, and prevention services, for example university sports. Employees who are covered by collective bargaining agreements and civil servants have access to an extensive range of further training courses and the opportunity to purchase a job ticket.
RWTH is an equal opportunities employer. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly from groups that are underrepresented at the University. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability or age. RWTH is strongly committed to encouraging women in their careers. Female applicants are given preference if they are equally suitable, competent, and professionally qualified, unless a fellow candidate is favored for a specific reason.
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Besoldung / Entgelt

EG 13 TV-L