PhD in Social Psychology (100%)Starting date: June 1, 2025; not later than Sept 1, 2025The Center for Social Psychology at the Faculty of Psychology of the University of Basel is recruiting for a full-time PhD position (100%) starting June 1, 2025, or latest Sept 1, 2025.The Faculty of Psychology is one of seven faculties of the University of Basel, the oldest university in Switzerland. With our core focus on Society & Choice and Health & Interventions, we are successful both nationally and internationally in our research and study programs.The Center for Social Psychology specializes in research topics of high societal relevance, including social exclusion. Feeling socially excluded can have severe consequences on the individual and group level, and is related to a variety of economic, political, and societal parameters. We explore topical questions such as the connection between political events and exclusion feelings or the preference for political exchange versus exclusion. This specific PhD project will focus on feelings of social exclusion in a personal or political context or on political participation and exchange. Our team places emphasis on state-of-the-art methodology including artificial intelligence tools.Your positionResearchCoordinate and manage research projectsConceptualize, design, conduct, and analyze research studies (e.g., experiments, panel data)Mentor research assistantsDocument and present research findings in EnglishTeachingDesign plan, and teach courses (lectures, seminars, tutorials, practical courses) and design, perform, and evaluate course-related examinations (written and oral certificates)Supervise students and review their contributions (seminar, bachelor and master theses); support examinations on the BSc and MSc levelTraining and serviceContinue your education/training (e.g., take courses on research methods and didactics)Take responsibility for various organizational processes within the Center for Social Psychology, including communication & outreach activities (websites, media contact, brochures, annual reports, etc.)Your profileA very good MSc degree in Psychology is mandatory. In addition, knowledge in related disciplines (sociology, political science) is helpfulYou have excellent knowledge of core research methods and statistics and are willing to learn new skills and methods independently (e.g., Large Language Models, Bayesian Statistics)You can analyze datasets using R or are willing to learn R quicklyYou are interested in using artificial intelligence tools in research (and learn necessary programming skills)Your long-term goal is a position in academiaYou have strong organizational skills and the ability to work independentlyYour written/spoken English proficiency is very good (at least C1).We offer youVery good mentoringJoining a dedicated team that enjoys collaborating on various projectsPositive, productive, and well-equipped working atmosphere in which you can thriveAn attractive salaryParticipation in an active doctoral program in the research area Society & ChoiceBasel is situated in Switzerland, at the borders to France and Germany. It's a great and welcoming city, and an excellent place to live and work. Quality of life, health care, and public transportation meet the highest standardsThe University of Basel stands for excellence through diversity and is committed to equal opportunities and family-friendliness.
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