PhD in Educational Psychology: Teaching & Health

Organisation/Company Brandenburgische Technische Universität Cottbus Department Referat Personalangelegenheiten Research Field Psychological sciences » Psychology Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Final date to receive applications 4 Mar 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Berlin) Country Germany Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Part-time Hours Per Week 20 Offer Starting Date 1 Apr 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

We are a young and dynamic technical university in the heart of Lusatia, developing practical, science-based solutions to address major future challenges and global transformation processes.

The research focus of theEducational Psychologyunit lies in the psychosocial development of children and adolescents and the relevant conditions for this in the school environment. Examples of this include studies on the mental health of schoolchildren, on violence and social exclusion in schools, and on the competencies of teachers.

The position offers excellent conditions for academic qualification in an outstanding scientific environment at the intersection of psychology and education. We are seeking a motivated individual pursuing an academic career who would like to make a significant contribution to the research field with their doctoral thesis.

The town of Senftenberg is located near the A13 motorway, about 40 km southwest of Cottbus and about 60 km north of Dresden. The surrounding Lusatian Lake District is an attractive holiday region between Berlin and Dresden.

The following position is available in theDepartment of Educational Psychologyat theFaculty of Human Sciences:

Academic staff member (m/f/d) in the Department of Educational Psychology (doctoral position)

Tasks:

Participation in teaching, including:

• Teaching tasks in the fields of educational, developmental and health psychology, currently for the degree programmesVocational Education for Health Professions (MA), Physiotherapy Sciences (BA), Nursing Sciences (BA) and Midwifery Sciences (BA)
• Preparation, implementation and evaluation of examinations as well as participation in the supervision of student theses

Research work:

• Scientific work within the research scope of the subject area
• Participation in the preparation and implementation of research projects
• Including your own in-depth scientific work in preparation for adoctoral thesis
• Conference presentations and publications on the research topic
• Other research-related administrative tasks

Profile:

• Completed scientific university degree (Master's/university diploma/equivalent) in a subject relevant to the position (psychology or comparable)

The following knowledge is required:

• Good written and spoken German and English

The following knowledge is also an advantage:

• ability to work scientifically, independence, flexibility, and communication skills

We offer:

• excellent conditions for academic qualification and research
• 30 days of vacation and flexible, family-friendly working hours
• option of mobile working
• job ticket for public transportation
• comprehensive training and health benefits

Please send your application documents ina single PDF file,quoting the reference number, by email only, to the Dean of the Faculty of Human Sciences at Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg by, email: fakultaet4+

For further information about the position, please contact Prof. Bilz (email: , tel.: ).

E-mail fakultaet4+

Research Field Psychological sciences » Psychology Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Specific Requirements

• Completed scientific university degree (Master's/university diploma/equivalent) in a subject relevant to the position (psychology or comparable)

The following knowledge is required:

• Good written and spoken German and English

The following knowledge is also an advantage:

• ability to work scientifically, independence, flexibility, and communication skills

Languages ENGLISH Level Good

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg (BTU) Country Germany State/Province Brandenburg City Senftenberg Postal Code 01968 Street Universitätsplatz 1 Geofield