Doctoral Positions for Students in the Research Training Group PIMON at JLU 2026

Justus Liebig University Giessen (JLU) offers 10 Doctoral positions for students in the Research Training Group PIMON (“Perceiving and interacting with materials and objects in natural environment”).

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineApril 9, 2026
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorJustus Liebig University Giessen (JLU)
• School to studyJustus Liebig University Giessen (JLU)
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• A structured PhD program with excellent opportunities for theoretical and practical skill development and personal growth, all within a cohort of like-minded people in the RTG PIMON
• A varied job with flexible working hours
• Free use of local public transport (LandesTicket Hessen)
• More than 100 training seminars, workshops and e-learning opportunities per year for personal development, as well as a wide range of health and sports activities
• Remuneration according to TV-H, company pension scheme, child allowance and special payments
• Good compatibility of family and career (certificate "audit familiengerechte hochschule")

Requirements

• Completed Master’s or equivalent university degree in psychology, cognitive neuroscience, computer science, biomedical science, or a related discipline (or degree to be completed until the start date)
• Theoretical foundations in perception or interaction research and/or in cognitive neuroscience and/or in developmental science
• Experience in empirical research projects, preferably in cognitive science or neuroscience
• Good programming skills (in Matlab and/or Python)
• Excellent command of the written and spoken English language
• Ability to work reliably and independently, as well as within a team

Application Documents

Applications should include:

• A statement of purpose (in English, no longer than three pages)
• Curriculum vitae (in English)
• Two recent letters of reference (in English or German)
• Copies of earned degrees including copy of higher education entrance qualification (in English or German). If the Master’s degree is not yet completed, please provide the latest transcript of records. 

Check also:
2026 Fully Funded Humboldt Research Fellowship
2026 Konrad Adenauer Foundation Scholarship

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Applications are made via the online form indicating reference number 159/06.

For more information, kindly visit the JLU webpage.