Research Assistant (m/f/x) (4-6 hrs./week)

At the Faculty of Psychology, Institute of Educational and Developmental Psychology, the Chair of Psychology of Learning and Instruction is seeking to employ an academic as

Research Assistant (m/f/x)

(4-6 hrs./week)

starting as soon as possible and limited to 12 months. The period of employment is governed by the Fixed Term Research Contracts Act (Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz – WissZeitVG) as well as the Higher Education Act in the Free State of Saxony (Sächsisches Hochschulgesetz – SächsHSG) in conjunction with the TdL guidelines (collective bargaining association for the German federal states) for Student Assistants and Research Assistants dated February 28, 2024.

We are looking for a motivated research assistant to support our research activities within the CeTI Cluster of Excellence (Centre for Tactile Internet with Human-in-the-Loop) at TUD. The position offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in psychological research, including the organization of studies, conducting experiments, and supporting dissemination activities, while working in a friendly and collaborative environment.

Tasks:

• preparation of experimental materials (e.g., questionnaires, stimuli)
• organization and scheduling of participants
• conducting laboratory or online experiments
• communication with participants (email coordination)
• data entry, cleaning, and preparation
• support with literature research
• assistance with public outreach (e.g., girls‘ day)

Requirements:

• Bachelor or Master degree in psychology or a related field
• interest in scientific research
• basic knowledge of research methods and statistics
• careful, structured, and reliable working style
• good organizational skills and the ability to coordinate tasks independently
• good command of English and German (written and spoken)
• ability to work independently and as part of a team

We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. If multiple candidates prove to be equally qualified, those with disabilities or with equivalent status pursuant to the German Social Code IX (SGB IX) will receive priority for employment.

Application: Please submit your detailed application with the usual documents by May 27, 2026 (stamped arrival date of the university central mail service or the time stamp on the email server of TUD applies), preferably via the TUD SecureMail Portal https://securemail.tu-dresden.de by sending it as a single pdf file to muege.cavdan_goektepe@tu-dresden.de or to:

TU Dresden, Chair of Psychology of Learning and Instruction, Dr. Müge Çavdan Göktepe, Helmholtzstr. 10, 01069 Dresden, Germany.

Please submit copies only, as your application will not be returned to you. Expenses incurred in attending interviews cannot be reimbursed.

Die TUD ist Gründungspartnerin der Forschungsallianz DRESDEN-concept e.V.

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