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Universität Hildesheim Stiftung des öffentlichen Rechts

Job advertisement
Reference number 2026/46 (english)

At the University of Hildesheim, the Institute of Psychology, Faculty 1 – Educational and Social Sciences – a position as

Research Associate (f/m/d) - Doctoral or Post-Doctoral Level – (TV-L E 13, 75%)

is to be filled for a period of three years, starting as soon as possible.

The position is part of a DFG-funded research project on “Within-person variance and between-person differences in creativity”.

We are looking for a highly motivated researcher to join the Psychological Assessment working group, who wishes to engage scientifically with questions concerning the assessment of everyday fluctuations in creativity within the framework of a third-party funded project.

How does originality change in everyday life, and on which conditions do these fluctuations depend? These and other methodological questions will be explored within the project in the Psychological Assessment working group at the University of Hildesheim. As part of the doctoral/post-doctoral project, an extensive multivariate study using Ecological Momentary Assessment will be conducted. Ecological Momentary Assessment refers to a methodological approach in which psychological variables (e.g., originality) are repeatedly assessed in real time and in the participants’ natural living environments. The aim is to capture momentary experiences and behavioral processes in a way that is as ecologically valid as possible and with high temporal resolution.

The Psychological Assessment group is involved, within several projects, in the development of measurement instruments, the data analysis of existing datasets, and the implementation of multivariate studies. The substantive focus in research and teaching is on questions that ensure the quality of new and existing measurement instruments (validation of instruments, measurement invariance, test fairness, etc.). For the analysis of the resulting data, quantitative analytical methods are required that presuppose basic psychometric knowledge (e.g., structural equation modelling using R or Mplus, etc.).

Responsibilities:

• Active participation in the above-mentioned third-party funded project (study planning, data collection, data analysis)
• Pursuit of your own academic qualification with the opportunity to complete a doctorate or post-doctorate within the framework of the project
• Publication of results in international journals
• Willingness to engage in interdisciplinary and international collaboration within the project
• Co-supervision of students’ theses within the research project

Requirements:

• Completed university degree in Psychology with very good results
• Openness to empirical research and curiosity about statistical methods
• Experience with statistical analysis methods (e.g., using R, Mplus)
• Willingness to network and work in a team
• Ability to work independently and high personal commitment
• Very good command of English
• Willingness to engage in continuous professional development with respect to the role’s requirements and in statistical analysis software

As a family-friendly university, we offer a varied, interdisciplinary range of responsibilities, flexible working hours, regular training and professional development opportunities, and an annual bonus in accordance with TV-L. You can expect a dynamic, committed, and open-minded team.

The University of Hildesheim attaches great importance to gender and diversity competence.

The University of Hildesheim is particularly committed to promoting the professional equality of women and men. It therefore aims to increase the proportion of the underrepresented gender in the respective area.

Applications from candidates with severe disabilities will be given preferential consideration in cases of equal qualification.

For university degrees obtained abroad, a certificate evaluation by the Central Office for Foreign Education (ZAB) is required as proof of equivalence before you are hired. Please apply for this in good time if necessary. You can find more information at .

If you have any questions, please contact Prof. Dr. Selina Weiss by e-mail: .

Please apply before January 23, 2026 using the reference no 2026/46 (english) via the online career portal. Click („online application“) on the bottom of the screen.

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