registration number:
fb04-0014-wmz-2026
Entry date: as soon as possible
Application deadline: 2026-06-14
Salary: E 14 TV-H
Duration:
2 years
Volume of employment: fulltime
The University of Marburg, founded in 1527, offers a variety of excellent programs of study for around 22,000 students and confronts the important topics of our time through excellent research across a broad spectrum of sciences.
The Department of Psychology, research group on Clinical Couple and Family Psychology, Prof. Dr. Melanie Fischer, is currently accepting applications for a
Postdoc
The position is offered for a period of 2 years, if no former times of qualification must be considered. The starting date is as soon as possible. The position is fulltime with salary and benefits commensurate with a public service position in the state Hesse, Germany (TV-H E 14).
This is a position in the research group led by Prof. Dr. Melanie Fischer. Our group conducts translational research with a focus on dyadic interactions, couple communication, and interpersonal emotion regulation in the context of psychological disorders. Our research examines the role of romantic relationships and other close social bonds in mental health, as well as in the development and maintenance of psychopathology. In addition, we develop treatment approaches that involve partners and other significant others and evaluate them in clinical trials. Current projects focus on depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Our group emphasizes an intersectional, inclusive perspective on couple and family relationships. As part of the position, the postdoc will plan, conduct and publish research projects with a methodological focus on ecological momentary assessments and analyses of partner interactions (voice analyses, behavioral observations). In addition to new projects, the role includes involvement in ongoing projects as well as the opportunity to develop publications based on available data.
Tasks:
- Scientific services in research and teaching
- Development and conduct of resesarch projects
- Analysis and publication of results in international peer-reviewed journals and scientific conferences
The position will be filled by a temporary contract that is limited to the period which is necessary to gain further scientific expertise (such as the preparation for a subsequent qualification period). Within the entrusted tasks the opportunity for independent scientific work to obtain further personal qualification is given. The limitation of the contract complies to Section 2(1) of the German Academic Fixed-Term Contract Act (WissZeitVG).
Profile:
- MSc-degree or equivalent in Psychology or a related field with a good-very good final grade and a completed doctoral degree in psychology or a related field
- Resesarch experience including the development and conduct of scientific projects
- Very good methodological and statistical skills, ideally with expertise in ecological momentary assessment, behavioral observations, and multilevel models/time-series analyses
- Strong ability to work in a team, readiness to take on responsibility, and organizational skills
- Very good English language skills are required; very good German skills are an advantage
- Licensure as a psychological therapist in Germany or eligibility for licensure
Applications from candidates who have not yet obtained their licence as a psychological therapist will also be considered. In such cases, the job description will be adjusted accordingly; the position will be classified in salary grade E 13 under the TV-H pay scale.
Willingness to own scientific qualification is expected.
We offer:
- Involvement in national and international scientific networks
- Opportunities for further development of own research interests and expertise
- Active support for writing publications and grants
- A wide range of options for professional development
- Family services (e. g. Child Care options)
Contact for more Information Prof. Dr. Melanie Fischer
+49 6421-28 23731
melanie.fischer@uni-marburg.de
We support women and strongly encourage them to apply. In areas where women are underrepresented, female applicants will be preferred in case of equal qualifications. As a certified family-friendly university, we support our employees in balancing family and career. A reduction of working time is possible. as discribed in the Social Security Code (Section 2(2) and (3) of Book IX of the Social Security Code (SGB IX)) will be preferred in case of equal qualifications. Application and interview costs can not be refunded.
Please apply by 14 June 2026 using the application-button below.