Part-time Research Associate/PhD student (m, f, d) (75 %) with the opportunity to pursue a doctoral degree

The Forschungsgesellschaft für Arbeitsphysiologie und Arbeitsschutz e.V. is an institutionally funded research organization supported by the German Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs and the State of North Rhine-Westphalia, and it is the sponsoring institution of the Leibniz Research Centre for Working Environment and Human Factors at TU Dortmund (IfADo). IfADo investigates the risks and potentials of modern work using interdisciplinary approaches, combining the disciplines of ergonomics, immunology, toxicology, psychology, and neuroscience. 

At the earliest possible date, the Department of Ergonomics is seeking to appoint a

Part-time Research Associate/PhD student (m, f, d) (75 %)
with the opportunity to pursue a doctoral degree

The position is initially limited for three years

The successful candidate will conduct research within a project investigating the neurocognitive foundations of working memory, with a particular focus on the interaction between working memory and long-term memory. Most of the data will be collected in EEG experiments. An MRI scanner with functional imaging capabilities is also available on site.

Your qualification:

• A master´s degree or diploma in neuroscience, psychology or a comparable field
• Very good command of English; applicants who are not native English speakers should preferably provide a relevant language certificate (C 1)
• Very good methodological skills, demonstrated through previous academic work completed during the degree programme, particularly the Master’s thesis
• Experience in the acquisition and analysis of EEG data is also desirable
• A high level of independence, team spirit, scientific diligence, and enthusiasm for methodologically demanding research

Our offer:

• A part-time position with currently 29,87 working hours per week
• Remuneration according to TV-L E 13, EUR 3.569,53 to EUR 5.073,52 per month, depending on personal qualifications
• All benefits associated with public service employment, e.g. an annual bonus and the payment of capital-forming benefits
• Flexible working hours and support to help you balance family and professional responsibilities
• Integration into an international and interdisciplinary research environment
• The opportunity to pursue a doctoral degree and support for professional development
• A positive working environment within a collegial team
• Good access to laboratory resources
• An interesting and varied position
• Good accessibility by public transport
• An attractive region with a wide range of cultural activities

IfADo is committed to diversity. We benefit from the diverse expertise, perspectives, and personalities of our employees and welcome applications from qualified candidates regardless of age, gender or gender identity, ethnic or cultural background, religion or belief, sexual orientation or identity, or disability. 

Applicants with severe disabilities will be given special consideration if equally qualified.  

We actively support the compatibility of work and family life and place great value on an equal and inclusive culture of collaboration.

General information about the research centre can be found at www.ifado.de.

For questions, please contact: 

• Dr. Daniel Schneider, schneider@ifado.de, Tel.: 0231-1084-265

Have we aroused your interest?

Then please send your complete application documents (CV, motivation letter, proof of academic degrees and references), quoting the reference code "FB Ergo 02/26", exclusively by email to bewerbung@ifado.de by 31.08.2026.

(*Application documents will be destroyed in compliance with data protection regulations after the retention period has expired.)