2026 Doctoral Researcher/PhD Position in Psychology at the University of Marburg

The Department of Psychology, research group on sensorimotor learning, Prof. Dr. Alexander Schütz, is currently accepting applications for a Doctoral Researcher/PhD. The position is funded by the Cluster of Excellence The Adaptive Mind.

The planned subproject involves conducting perception and eye movement experiments on adults and children. The aim is to investigate how eye movements are adapted over the course of a lifetime, and how errors are predicted and corrected. In addition, the project will examine how different sensory and motor information is used to determine the consequences of one's own movements.

Tasks:

• scientific services in research in the cluster of excellence The Adaptive Mind
• conducting perceptual and eye tracking experiments with adults and children
• presentation of results at conferences and in scientific publications

The position is limited to a time period deemed adequate for the completion of a doctoral degree. As part of the assigned duties, there will be ample opportunity to conduct the independent scientific research necessary for the completion of a doctorate. The limitation complies to § 2, 1 WissZeitVG.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineMarch 1, 2026
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorUniversity of Marburg
• City to studyHesse
• School to studyUniversity of Marburg
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• integration into an international and interdisciplinary team
• opportunities for further training and personal qualification
• access to modern laboratory equipment
• good supervision and an appreciative communication in the research group

Requirements

• MSc-degree or equivalent in Psychology, Cognitive Sciences, Neuroscience or comparable
• independent and reliable way of working
• knowledge of/interest in experimental research and/or data analysis
• experience with eye tracking and in working with children is advantageous
• good spoken and written English and German are advantageous

Disposition to own scientific qualification (e. g. a doctorate project in the area of the research project) is expected.

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Applications are made via the Application portal.

For more information, kindly visit the University of Marburg website.