The Leibniz Institute for Psychology Information (ZPID) in Trier (Germany) is an internationally recognized research-based psychology service center located in Trier (Germany) and is belonging to the Leibniz Association. ZPID aims to support researchers and psychology professionals guided by the values of open science. As part of an effort to strengthen the user orientation of our Open Science infrastructure, we are searching for a

Postdoctoral Researcher (f/m/d)

(full-time, salary group TV-L E13, 15 months
or part-time with extended duration)

Starting as soon as possible after March 1, 2026.

Project:

As part of an effort to improve our Open Science support infrastructure, we want to collect data on researchers’ needs for Open Science support and their interest in verified data about their own and others’ Open Science activities and practices. The successful candidate will conduct interviews, workshops, and questionnaire studies (supported by research assistants), document and publish the results as well as being involved in drawing conclusions for ZPID’s research support infrastructure.

Tasks:

Preparing and conducting data collection and analyzing data
Documenting results and writing empirical metascience articles
Supervising research assistants

Your profile:

PhD in psychology
experienced in survey research and/or structured interviews
Interest in metascience
Profound English skills, knowledge of German is an advantage

Please get in touch with Prof. Dr. Kai Sassenberg (ksa@leibniz-psychology.org) for further information on tasks or profile.

We offer:

An exciting scientific environment
The opportunity to realize your own research ideas
Excellent teamwork in a friendly and collegial atmosphere
Family-friendly working conditions (certified by Audit berufundfamilie)
Flexible working hours and the possibility of (partial) home office
Remuneration in salary group TV-L E 13 with a special annual payment
Company pension scheme for the public sector (VBL)
Company health management
Possibility to use the facilities of the University of Trier

In order to apply, please register with our online portal here

https://leibniz-psychology.onlyfy.jobs/application/apply/cqd93u4mssr06rnvotewpjbkrllsbvj

and upload the following documents (until February 17, 2026):

Cover letter addressing the motivation for the application
CV
Relevant certificates of degree(s)
Two references or names and contact details from people who are willing to provide a reference

Apply now

ZPID is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We observe guidelines regarding laws and regulations governing part-time employment.

Among equally qualified applicants, disabled candidates will be given preference.

When applying for a position at ZPID, you will submit personal data. Please refer to our data protection statement in accordance with Art. 13 of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) regarding the collection and processing of personal data as part of your online application at our website. With submitting your application, you acknowledge that you have reviewed ZPID's data protection statement.

Please note that online applications will only be accepted until 02/17/2026 via the following URL:

https://leibniz-psychology.onlyfy.jobs/application/apply/cqd93u4mssr06rnvotewpjbkrllsbvj