Arnd Florack

The University of Vienna is advertising a University assistant predoctoral position in the Research Group for Applied Social Psychology and Consumer Research led by Arnd Florack at the Department of Occupational, Economic, and Social Psychology. This is a PhD/predoctoral opening focused on social cognition , digital transformation , consumer behavior , and consumer psychology . The successful candidate will develop a doctoral thesis within one of the group’s core research areas and contribute to research, teaching, and administrative activities. The group studies how basic principles of social cognition shape people’s experiences, behaviors, and beliefs, especially in relation to sustainable and healthy consumption and broader societal change. Eligibility highlights: applicants should have a completed Master’s degree or equivalent in psychology or a related discipline by the start date, a strong interest in pursuing a PhD in the group’s research areas, an excellent Master’s thesis, experience in empirical research, strong quantitative skills (SPSS or R), excellent English, and good communication skills. Experience programming experiments is an advantage. Funding and contract: this is a paid predoctoral university assistant contract (30 hours/week), classified at salary group B1 (praedoc). The gross monthly salary is EUR 3,776.10 on a full-time basis, adjusted to the hours required. The initial contract is for 1.5 years, with automatic extension to 3 years unless non-extension is declared, and a possible extension to 4 years after successful probation and progress. Application materials: submit one PDF with a motivation letter, academic CV, and a short research idea (max. 2 pages + references) applying principles of social cognition to one of the group’s core areas. Also upload separate files for degree certificates and your Master’s thesis. Deadline: 2026-09-15. Applications should be submitted via the University of Vienna Jobportal, quoting reference number 6027.

The University of Vienna is advertising a University assistant Praedoc position at the Faculty of Psychology in the Research Group for Applied Social Psychology and Consumer Research led by Prof. Dr. A. Florack . The position is designed for a doctoral project (pre-doc) and focuses on social psychology , social cognition , consumer psychology , consumer behavior , and the role of digital transformation in shaping beliefs, experiences, and behavior. The successful candidate will join a dynamic, collegial, and international research environment and will contribute to research, teaching, and administrative tasks. The role includes independent teaching in social and consumer psychology and completion of a dissertation in one of the group’s central research areas. Structured support and mentoring are offered through the COBENE Doctoral School. Eligibility highlights: applicants should hold a completed Master’s degree (or equivalent Diploma) in Psychology or a related discipline by the start date, have a strong interest in pursuing a doctorate, an excellent master’s thesis, experience in empirical research, strong quantitative skills (SPSS or R), very good English, and good communication skills. Experience in programming experiments is an advantage. Funding: this is a paid pre-doctoral employment contract under the Austrian collective agreement (B1), with a monthly gross salary of €3,776.10 for full-time work, adjusted pro rata to the hours assigned. The initial contract is 1.5 years, with automatic extension to 3 years unless non-renewed, and a possible extension to 4 years based on performance and progress. How to apply: submit a single PDF application via the University of Vienna job portal, including a motivation letter, academic CV, and a short research proposal (max. 2 pages + references) applying principles of social cognition to one of the group’s research areas. Also upload degree certificates and a PDF of your master’s thesis as separate files. Quote reference number 6027. Deadline: 15 September 2026.