Doctoral Researcher - Project on Children's Aging Attitudes

About the FHSE

The University of Luxembourg is an international research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary character.

The Faculty of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences (FHSE) at the University of Luxembourg brings together expertise from the humanities, linguistics, cognitive sciences, social and educational sciences.

People from across 20 disciplines are working within the Faculty . Along with the disciplinary approach a very ambitious interdisciplinary research culture has been developed. The faculty's research and teaching focuses on social, economic, political and educational issues with the common goal of contributing to an inclusive, open and resourceful society.

Your role

• Obtaining a PhD in Psychology with a topic within the scope of the research project
• Preparation, implementation and analysis of an empirical data collection (e.g., development of behavioral paradigms for assessing social learning processes in parent-child interactions; development and programming of survey instruments; recruitment, coordination and implementation of test sessions in Luxembourg)
• Guidance of a team of student assistants
• Conceptualizing and implementing behavioral analyses of video-recorded parent-child interactions (e.g., development of coding manuals, training and supervision of coders)
• Collaboration in an international team
• Carrying out statistical data analyses
• Preparation of scientific publications and conference papers
• Contribution to and support of (on-going and future) research-related activities of the research group

For further information, please contact Prof. Dr. Anna Kornadt ( ).

Your profile

Fluent written and spoken English and German required

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How to apply

Applications should include :

Early application is highly encouraged, as the applications will be processed upon reception. Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by Email will not be considered.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. In line with our values, the University of Luxembourg promotes an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to upholding equality and respect for our employees and students.

General information :

The yearly gross salary for every PhD at the UL is EUR 41976 (full time).