PhD Position (f/m/d) to conduct experimental research in the area of judgment and decision making (part-time 75%)

PhD Position (f/m/d)

to conduct experimental research in the area of judgment and decision making (part-time 75%)

• Institute for Customer Insights (CIN)
• 4 years
• 2027-01-01
• Part-time
• 44,400.00 to 47,700.00 EUR gross per year

Your Tasks

Successful candidates are expected to conduct excellent research, publish in international journals, and support the research and teaching activities at the KIT Cognition and Consumer Behavior Lab. A key research focus will be on how people perceive variability and risk. The position is particularly interesting for people who enjoy conducting behavioral experiments at the intersection between cognitive psychology and economics and who are motivated to develop and test quantitative models of judgment and choice behavior.

Your Profile

Applicants should have a background in Psychology, Cognitive Science, Behavioral Economics, or a related field. Further requirements are excellent oral and written skills in English, solid methodological and statistical knowledge, and a dedication to scientific research. Prior experience with either R, Python, or any other programming language is desirable. For the PhD position, a master’s degree (or an equivalent degree) is a requirement.

The position has a funding duration of up to 4 years. It provides excellent resources, including a well-equipped behavioral laboratory for conducting experiments and funds for research and conference travel. The lab is part of the KIT Institute of Customer Insights within the Faculty of Economics and Management.

We Offer

Science for Impact

Engage with topics of societal relevance — in an excellent scientific environment that enables change.

Career‑Building and Developmental Opportunities

We provide you with a structured onboarding program, a broad spectrum of continuing‑education options, and personalised support, thereby fostering your individual growth.