Post-Doc Researcher (m/f/x) in Economic Psychology or Experimental Economics

Zeppelin Universität (ZU) in Friedrichshafen on the Lake of Constance is a state-recognized, private university with BA, MA and doctoral programs in the fields of business, culture and politics. It is committed to interdisciplinarity, internationality and individuality in research and teaching.

We are currently looking to fill a post-doc position (100%) for three years at the Chair of Social & Economic Psychology as soon as possible:

Post-Doc Researcher (m/f/x) in Economic Psychology or Experimental Economics

We are currently looking to fill one post-doctoral researcher position (100%, TVL E-13 equivalent, 3 years) as soon as possible. The position is part of a research project on social and distributional preferences and attitudes funded by the German Science Foundation, part of an international cooperation. The successful candidate will work in close cooperation with Prof. Dr. Anja Achtziger (Zeppelin University), Prof. Dr. Carlos Alós-Ferrer (Lancaster University, UK) and Dr. Jaume García-Segarra (University Jaume I, Spain). The successful candidate will be part of the Chair of Social & Economic Psychology at the Zeppelin University and is expected to integrate in the working group led by Prof. Dr. Anja Achtziger.

The project is mainly experimental and investigates socially harmful decisions using economic modeling and motivational interventions (e.g., mindsets), while also considering cultural and socioeconomic differences.

Your tasks

  • Planning, implementation and evaluation of experimental quantitative studies (laboratory and online surveys)
  • Publishing research results in top-tier international journals in economics and psychology
  • Participation in the regular meetings of the members of the research project

Your profile

  • Excellent academic qualifications, preferably in (experimental) economics or psychology
  • Interdisciplinary interests and willingness to work across economics and psychology
  • Knowledge, and more importantly, a strong interest in the field of  human social decisions 
  • Experience in the application of quantitative methods and proficiency in using statistical software  and programming languages (e.g., R, Stata, Python)
  • Problem-solving skills, along with a high degree of self-motivation and self-organization
  • An international orientation and very good English language skills, knowledge of the German language is an advantage but not reqired

What we offer

We offer you a varied and challenging job in an innovative working and learning environment with currently more than 230 exceptional and dedicated colleagues as well as 700 students, thirsty for knowledge.

Additional benefits:

  • Flexible working hours for better work-life balance
  • Possibility of remote work
  • Support for company pension plans
  • Participation in the company fitness program Wellpass
  • “Deutschlandticket” (train ticket valid everywhere in Germany) as job ticket, subsidized by the university
  • Nursery subsidies
  • JobRad (bicycle leasing program)
  • Corporate Benefits program
  • Company outings, Christmas parties, summer festivals

Zeppelin Universität is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants with disabilities will be given priority. Zeppelin Universität supports the compatibility of family and work and promotes gender equality.

Are you Interested? Please send your detailed application documents (cover letter, CV, certificates) to Ute Aisenpreis (HR Management), including your earliest availability via the application management system softgarden (application link).

For any specific questions regarding the position, please contact Prof. Dr. Achtziger at : anja.achtziger@zu.de.