Doctoral Researcher - Project on Children's Aging Attitudes

The University of Luxembourg, a leading international research university, is offering a doctoral researcher position for a project focused on children's aging attitudes. The position is based within the Faculty of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences (FHSE), which is renowned for its interdisciplinary and multilingual research culture. The successful candidate will pursue a PhD in Psychology, contributing to a research project that investigates social learning processes in parent-child interactions and the development of aging attitudes among children. Responsibilities include designing and implementing empirical data collection, developing behavioral paradigms and survey instruments, recruiting and coordinating test sessions, and guiding a team of student assistants. The role also involves conceptualizing and conducting behavioral analyses of video-recorded interactions, developing coding manuals, training coders, collaborating with an international research team, performing statistical data analyses, and preparing scientific publications and conference papers. Applicants should have an excellent Master's degree in Psychology or a related field, strong scientific aptitude, commitment to teamwork, and excellent social skills for working with children and parents. Experience in empirical research and statistical analysis is advantageous. Fluency in English and German is required. The university offers a modern, dynamic, and international environment with high-quality equipment and strong ties to industry and society. The position is a fixed-term contract for 36 months, full-time, with a planned start date of March 1, 2026, at the Belval Campus. The annual gross salary is EUR 41,976. Applications must be submitted online through the university's HR system and should include a CV, cover letter, degree certificates and transcripts, a letter of recommendation, and a brief sketch for a potential PhD project. Early applications are encouraged, and the university promotes an inclusive culture, welcoming candidates from all backgrounds.