working hours:

Parttime (50 %)

time limit:

limited for 4 years

remuneration:

E13

start:

2026-04-01

application deadline:

until 2026-03-04

place of work:

Senftenberg

We are a young and dynamic technical university in the heart of Lusatia, developing practical, science-based solutions to address major future challenges and global transformation processes.

The research focus of the Educational Psychology unit lies in the psychosocial development of children and adolescents and the relevant conditions for this in the school environment. Examples of this include studies on the mental health of schoolchildren, on violence and social exclusion in schools, and on the competencies of teachers.

The position offers excellent conditions for academic qualification in an outstanding scientific environment at the intersection of psychology and education. We are seeking a motivated individual pursuing an academic career who would like to make a significant contribution to the research field with their doctoral thesis.

The town of Senftenberg is located near the A13 motorway, about 40 km southwest of Cottbus and about 60 km north of Dresden. The surrounding Lusatian Lake District is an attractive holiday region between Berlin and Dresden.

The following position is available in the Department of Educational Psychology at the Faculty of Human Sciences:

Academic staff member (m/f/d) in the Department of Educational Psychology (doctoral position)

Your area of responsibility includes in particular:

Participation in teaching, including:

• Teaching tasks in the fields of educational, developmental and health psychology, currently for the degree programmes Vocational Education for Health Professions (MA), Physiotherapy Sciences (BA), Nursing Sciences (BA) and Midwifery Sciences (BA)
• Preparation, implementation and evaluation of examinations as well as participation in the supervision of student theses

Research work:

• Scientific work within the research scope of the
• Participation in the preparation and implementation of research projects
• Including your own in-depth scientific work in preparation for a doctoral thesis
• Conference presentations and publications on the research topic
• Other research-related administrative tasks

Your requirements profile:

• Completed scientific university degree (Master's/university diploma/equivalent) in a subject relevant to the position (psychology or comparable)

The following knowledge is required:

• Good written and spoken German and English

The following knowledge is also an advantage:

• ability to work scientifically, independence, flexibility, and communication skills

What we offer!

• excellent conditions for academic qualification and research
• 30 days of vacation and flexible, family-friendly working hours
• option of mobile working
• job ticket for public transportation
• comprehensive training and health benefits
• and much more

Take your chance and shape the future together with us!

Further have been compiled in the separate document.

Please send your application documents in a single PDF file, quoting the reference number, by email only, to the Dean of the Faculty of Human Sciences at Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg by 2026-03-04, email:

For further information about the position, please contact Prof. Bilz (email: , tel.: 03573 85-720).

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