The Friedrich Schiller University Jena is a dynamic and innovation-driven university centrally located in Germany. With a broad range of disciplines, it shapes the future through excellent research and teaching. Its scientific excellence is reflected in the profile areas Light – Life – Liberty, which provide pioneering insights and sustainable solutions for the society of tomorrow. Through close collaborations with leading research institutions, innovative companies, and renowned cultural organizations, it advances interdisciplinary developments. With around 17,000 students and approximately 10,000 employees, it defines Jena as a vibrant, internationally connected city of science and innovation.

The Department for the Psychology of Human Movement and Sport seeks to fill the position of a

Doctoral Researcher

commencing on 01.12.2025. We offer a part-time position (75% / 30 hours per week), offered as a fixed-term position until 30.11.2028.

Your responsibilities:

• Conduct research within the DFG-project “Gaze Signaling in Interactive and Collaborative Small- and Large-Scale Actions (GazeACT)” (Principal Investigators: Prof. Dr. Rouwen Cañal Bruland and Prof. Dr. Katja Fiehler) as part of the DFG Priority Programme “Understanding Gaze (UGaze)” (SPP 2481)
• Plan and conduct experiments and analyse resulting data
• Publication of research articles in quality international, peer-review journals
• Presentation of research outcomes at national and international conferences
• Work on a scientific qualification project, i.e. PhD degree

Your profile:

• An excellent Master's degree (or equivalent) in human movement science/ sport science, psychology or in a related field
• Strong interest in conducting experiments
• Very good methodological, statistical and programming skills (e.g. Matlab, R or Python)
• Experience with different behavioral research methods (e.g. kinematic measurements, gaze tracking)
• Excellent communication skills in English (oral and written)
• Scientific enthusiasm and high level of commitment

We offer:

• Remuneration based on the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the Public Sector of the Federal States (TV-L) up to salary scale 13 — depending on the candidate’s personal qualifications—, including a special annual payment in accordance with the collective agreement.
• An exciting and varied scope of activities with creative freedom
• Excellent equipment and infrastructure
• Attractive fringe benefits, e.g. capital formation benefits (VL) and an occupational pension (VBL)
• 30 days of vacation per calendar year plus two days off on December 24 and 31

The advertised position is (initially) limited to a maximum of 3 years with the possibility of extension.

Candidates with severe disabilities will be given preference in the case of equal qualifications and suitability.

Are you eager to work for us? Then apply by 01.10.2025 using our online form.