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PhD in Developmental Psychology and Episodic Memory at TU Dortmund University Technical University of Dortmund in Germany

Degree Level

PhD

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Computer Science

Funding

Financing is available; the position is a 75% TV-L E13 research assistant role funded by an external funding agency, subject to final approval and funding. The appointment runs for 4 years, from January 1, 2027 to December 31, 2030.

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Oct 27, 2026

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Technische Universität Dortmund

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Keywords

Computer Science
Psychology
Cognitive Science
Longitudinal Study
Philosophy
Child Development
Developmental Psychology
Neuropsychology
Episodic Memory
Computational Modelling
Early Childhood

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Technische Universität Dortmund is advertising a PhD-level research assistant position in Developmental Psychology focused on the development of episodic memory in early childhood. The project is part of an interdisciplinary Collaborative Research Center (CRC) on Episodic Memory and connects psychology with computational neuroscience, philosophy, and neuroscience.

The successful candidate will work on a longitudinal study with children aged 3 to 5 years, contributing to study planning, execution, analysis, and publication. The role also includes interdisciplinary collaboration with the Institute for Neuroinformatics at Ruhr University Bochum to analyze memory processes using computer-based models.

This is a 75% TV-L E13 position with a duration of 4 years (January 1, 2027 to December 31, 2030). The post offers the opportunity for academic qualification through a cumulative doctorate. Working language is German.

Eligibility highlights: Master’s degree in psychology or a closely related field; strong interest in developmental psychology and memory research; excellent methodological, programming, and statistical skills; fluent German and English; teamwork and interdisciplinary collaboration skills; experience with infants/toddlers is desirable.

Location: Dortmund, Germany, with collaboration across Dortmund and Bochum.

Deadline: October 27, 2026.

How to apply: Submit complete application documents with reference w55-26 to Technische Universität Dortmund, Professur Entwicklungspsychologie, Norbert Zmyj. See the linked PDF and institute page for further details.

Funding details

Financing is available; the position is a 75% TV-L E13 research assistant role funded by an external funding agency, subject to final approval and funding. The appointment runs for 4 years, from January 1, 2027 to December 31, 2030.

What's required

Master's degree in psychology or a closely related field; strong interest in developmental psychology research on memory; motivation for scientific work; ability to work in a team and collaborate across disciplines, especially modeling, philosophy, and neuroscience; proactive problem-solving attitude; enjoyment of working with parents and children in a research context; fluent German and English in speaking and writing; excellent methodological, programming, and statistical skills. Desired: practical experience working with infants and toddlers in a research context and prior experience in interdisciplinary research environments.

How to apply

Apply with complete application documents by October 27, 2026 under reference w55-26. Send the application to Technische Universität Dortmund, Professur Entwicklungspsychologie, Norbert Zmyj, Emil-Figge-Straße 50, 44227 Dortmund. Check the linked PDF and institute page for details.

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