Freie Universität Berlin - Department of Education and Psychology - Division of Education Research//Heterogeneity and Education
The advertised position at the division of "Educational Research, with Particular
Consideration of Heterogeneity and Education" (Head: Prof. Dr. Ursula Kessels) is part of a
German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) funded research project, which
is a sub-project of the DigiPatch project network ("Moving from networked to patchworked
society: Motivational underpinnings and societal consequences"; for an overview, see
https://digipatch.eu/), which is part of the EU-funded initiative CHANSE.
In this network, in several European countries we are investigating the interaction between
the lack of fulfillment of psychological needs and the use of digital media on the possible
development and the societal consequences of (radicalized) "micro-identities", which are
separated from the majority of society. Aside from Prof. Dr. Ursula Kessels from the FU
Berlin, our consortium include Prof. Małgorzata Kossowska (Jagiellonian University), Prof.
Jesper Strömbäck (University of Gothenburg), Prof. Ana Guinote (University College London)
and Dr. Manuel Moyano (Universidad de Córdoba). The integration of the subproject into this
international research context offers an excellent opportunity for scientific networking and
further qualification for the jobholder.
Research assistant (postdoc) (m/f/d)
full-time job
limited to 31.10.2025
salary grade (Entgeltgruppe) 13 TV-L FU
reference code: EP-12-67-2024
Working field:
The central tasks include the preparation, implementation, evaluation and reporting of the
studies within the framework of the above-mentioned project, as well as the production of
scientific publications. This includes communication with our international project partners,
especially in Spain, and the third-party funding organization.
Requirements:
Requirements:
Completed university degree (Master or equivalent graduate degree) in psychology,
doctorate in psychology or a related subject.
Desirable:
- experience with experimental research and programming computer-based experiments
- excellent knowledge of statistics
- experience in data analysis using statistical software
- practical experience with de-radicalization programs
- practical work experience with schools
- international scientific publications focusing on radicalization and extremism
- self-reliance, organizational skills and the ability to work independently
- ability to work in a team
- excellent knowledge of English and Spanish (C1)
How to apply:
For further information, please contact Prof. Dr. Ursula Kessels: ursula.kessels@fu-berlin.de
Applications should be sent by e-mail, together with significant documents (a curriculum vitae
(including a list of publications, conference contributions, prizes, third-party funding, skills in
research methodology, international employment, practical and scientific work experience,
teaching experience, if available), a cover letter outlining your motivation, a copy of your
master's degree and doctoral certificate (incl. grade transcripts if grades do not correspond to
the German system), and an example of the applicant's own scientific work (e.g., doctoral
thesis or research article)), indicating the reference code, no later than August 5th, 2024 in
PDF format (preferably as one document) to Prof. Dr. Ursula Kessels: ursula.kessels@fu-
berlin.de or postal to
Freie Universitat Berlin
Fachbereich Erziehungswissenschaft und Psychologie
Wissenschaftsbereich Erziehungswissenschaft und Grundschulpadagogik
Arbeitsbereich Bildungsforschung / Heterogenitat und Bildung
Frau Prof. Dr. Ursula Kessels
Habelschwerdter Allee 45
14195 Berlin (Dahlem)
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application over an unencrypted connection.
Freie Universität Berlin is an equal opportunity employer.
Facts
ID: 185547
- Site:
-
- Berlin (Berlin, Germany)
- Type:
- Graduate position
- Research assistant
- Duration:
- limited to 31.10.2025
- Part-/Full-time:
- full-time job
- Starting date (earliest):
- At the earliest possible
- Remuneration:
- salary grad (Entgeltgruppe) 13 TV-L FU
- Scope:
- Research
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- Computer sciences
- Natural Sciences
- Psychology
- Field of studies:
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- Computer Science
- Natural Sciences
- Psychology
- Level of education:
- Completed university degree (Master or equivalent graduate degree) in psychology, doctorate in psychology or a related subject.
- Working language and expected level:
-
- German (Business fluent)
- English (Fluent in speech and writing)
- Spanish (Fluent in speech and writing)
Actions
Make an Application
- Closing date:
- 05/08/24
- Reference number:
- EP-12-67-2024
- Contact person:
- Frau Prof. Dr. Ursula Kessels
- By post:
- Freie Universitat Berlin
Fachbereich Erziehungswissenschaft und Psychologie
Wissenschaftsbereich Erziehungswissenschaft und Grundschulpadagogik
Arbeitsbereich Bildungsforschung / Heterogenitat und Bildung
Frau Prof. Dr. Ursula Kessels
Habelschwerdter Allee 45
14195 Berlin (Dahlem) - By email:
- ursula.kessels@fu-berlin.de