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Our broad range of subjects, the dynamic development of our main research areas and our central location in Cologne
make us attractive for students and researchers from around the world. We offer a wide range of career opportunities in
science, technology, and administration.

This postdoctoral position (f/m/x) is offered at the Chair
for Political Psychology, part of the Social Cognition
Center Cologne (SoCCCo) and the Center for Social and
Economic Behavior (C-SEB).

YOUR TASKS
» Plan and conduct your own research in the areas of

social, social-cognitive, and/or political psychology
» Participate in research conducted at the Chair
» Apply for your own or joint research funding
» Assist in teaching political psychology, behavioral

change, experimental methods, or other modules
» Contribute to the active research atmosphere

at SoCCCo and C-SEB

YOUR PROFILE
» Doctoral degree (or expecting to receive one later in

2025) in social psychology or related fields
» Enthusiasm for experimental social psychology with a

focus on political or other societally relevant topics
» Publications in international, empirical, peer-reviewed

journals in psychology
» Expertise in conducting empirical research in social

psychology, including relevant methodological skills
» Enthusiasm for offering high-quality teaching
» Working language is English, German is optional

WE OFFER
» An excellent research environment
» A diverse working environment with equal

opportunities
» Support in balancing work and family life
» Extensive advanced training opportunities
» Occupational health management offers
» Flexible working time models, full-time positions suita-

ble for job sharing
» Opportunity to work remotely

The University of Cologne promotes equal opportunities
and diversity. Women will be considered preferentially
in accordance with the Equal Opportunities Act of North
Rhine-Westphalia (Landesgleichstellungsgesetz – LGG
NRW). We also expressly welcome applications from all
suitable candidates regardless of their gender, nationality,
ethnic and social origin, religion, disability, age, sexual
orientation and identity.

The position is available from 1 January 2026 on a full-
time basis (39,83 hours per week). It is limited for 2 years.
If the applicant meets the relevant wage requirements
and personal qualifications, the salary will be based on
remuneration group 13 TV-L of the pay scale for the
German public sector.

Please apply online with proof of the required qualifications
without a photo under: https://jobportal.uni-koeln.de.
The reference number is Wiss2506-05. The application
deadline is 03.07.2025.
For further inquiries, please contact Professor Dr Joris
Lammers (joris.lammers@uni-koeln.de) and take a look at
our FAQs.

Postdoctoral position (f/m/x) - Political Psychology

Faculty of Human Sciences

Chair of Political Psychology | Lammers Group