Post Doctoral Researcher

Communication sciences » Science communication Organisation/Company Leibniz Institute for Psychology Research Field Communication sciences » Science communication Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 1 Aug 2026 - 00:00 (Europe/Berlin) Country Germany Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Other Job Status Extra Information part-time employment, and a partnering foundation offering a stipend Offer Starting Date 1 Oct 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No Offer Description The Leibniz Institute for Psychology (ZPID) in Trier, Germany, is an internationally recognized research-based psychology service center and a member of the Leibniz Association. ZPID is an Open Science service provider and conducts research on science acceptance, big data, and metascience in psychology. Together with the Leibniz Lab Pandemic Preparedness we are searching for a Postdoctoral Researcher (f/m/d) (3 years) Preferred start date October 1, 2026. The selection will be made jointly by the ZPID, offering part-time employment, and a partnering foundation offering a stipend. Duties and functions: The stipend will support the successful candidate in conducting a self-developed research project on science communication in the context of the Leibniz Lab Pandemic Preparedness, focusing on pandemic prevention and responses to health crises, in collaboration with Marlene Altenmüller and/or Kai Sassenberg. In addition, the successful candidate will be responsible for the coordination of the Leibniz Lab PhD programmes part of the employment (E13, 33%) at ZPID. Your profile: PhD in psychology, communication science, or a related discipline Experienced in quantitative research on science communication Profound English skills (spoken and written), German skills advantageous but not required Motivation for and skills in organizational and coordination activities We offer: An exciting scientific environment The opportunity to realize your own research ideas Excellent teamwork in a friendly and collegial atmosphere Flexible working hours and the possibility of (partial) home office Company health management Possibility to use the facilities of the Trier University ZPID is committed to equal opportunities. We observe guidelines regarding laws and regulations governing part-time employment. Among equally qualified applicants, disabled candidates will be given preference. Please note that online applications will only be accepted until 07/31/2026 via the following URL: Research Field Communication sciences » Science communication Education Level PhD or equivalent Skills/Qualifications PhD in psychology, communication science, or a related discipline Experienced in quantitative research on science communication Profound English skills (spoken and written), German skills advantageous but not required Motivation for and skills in organizational and coordination activities Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent Languages GERMAN Level Basic Research Field Communication sciences » Science communication Years of Research Experience 4 - 10 Eligibility criteria PhD in psychology, communication science, or a related discipline Experienced in quantitative research on science communication Selection process The selection will be made jointly by the ZPID, offering part-time employment, and a partnering foundation offering a stipend. #J-18808-Ljbffr