Doctoral Researcher in the Field of ‚Cognitive Psychology‘ (m/f/d; 100%)

The University of Technology Nuremberg (UTN) offers a stimulating and interdisciplinary research environment with access to cutting‑edge resources. It is the ideal place to make groundbreaking discoveries and contribute to exciting fields of research.

The Department of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences currently has an opening for a fully funded doctoral research opportunity (100% position, TV‑L E13, limited to 3 years) in the field of Cognitive Psychology supervised by Prof. Dr. Magdalena Abel.

We are seeking a highly motivated and talented individual to join our dynamic and international research team. You will contribute to cutting‑edge research within the field of Cognitive Psychology and especially Human Learning and Memory. Potential topics include remembering in individuals, small social groups, and large collectives. You will also contribute to teaching in the field of Cognitive Psychology and assist with administrative tasks.

Your tasks:

• Conduct independent research as part of your doctoral project within the framework of Human Learning and Memory
• Present research findings at academic conferences and publish them in journals
• Collaborate with other researchers, especially in the Cognitive Psychology research group, with a joint focus on Human Learning and Memory
• Contribute to the development and implementation of research methodologies and data analysis
• Support teaching activities and participate in the academic life at UTN

Your profile:

Applicants should have a qualified degree in Psychology, Cognitive Science, or a closely related discipline. The ideal candidate has experience in experimental and empirical research and a strong interest in Cognitive Psychology. Solid methodological and statistical skills are required, as is excellent proficiency in both written and spoken English. Programming expertise is a plus (but not a must).

For any content‑related inquiries, please contact Prof. Dr. Magdalena Abel ( ). For general questions, please reach out to