Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter/wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin (m/w/d) - Social Media und Verschwörungstheorien at Rheinland-Pfälzische Technische Universität Kaiserslautern-Landau - baito
Department: Psychology Institut für Kommunikationspsychologie und Medienpädagogik (IKM)
With about 15,000 students, more than 300 professorships and around 160 degree programs, the RPTU University Kaiserslautern-Landau is the technical university of the state of Rhineland-Palatinate. As a place of top international research, it offers excellent working conditions and career opportunities. Those who study, research or work at RPTU experience a cosmopolitan environment and shape the future.
The Media Psychology Research Group (headed by Prof. Dr. Stephan Winter) is seeking a Research Associate (TV-L 13, 75% of full-time employment) for the DFG-funded project „Do your own research! Benefits of social media usage for conspiracy believers and the interplay of selectivity and persuasive media effects”. The project is part of the DFG Research Unit "Beyond Crazy: Integrating Benefits into the Analysis of Conspiracy Beliefs” and is therefore embedded in a larger interdisciplinary research network. This includes regular academic exchange with doctoral researchers and professors at the other participating institutions, as well as participation in joint conferences and workshops. Candidates who wish to apply for positions in multiple subprojects within the Research Unit are encouraged to do so and are asked to indicate this in their respective applications.
Your area of responsibility:
Designing and conducting empirical studies (e.g., experiments and web/mobile tracking studies)
Preparing manuscripts for publication in academic journals
Presenting research findings at academic conferences
Collaborating on research activities within the DFG Research Unit “Beyond Crazy: Integrating Benefits into the Analysis of Conspiracy Beliefs”
The position provides the opportunity to pursue an academic qualification, in particular the completion of a doctoral dissertation.
Your requirements profile:
An excellent Master's degree in Psychology or Communication Science
Strong interest in media psychology research and current developments in the media landscape as well as in research on conspiracy beliefs
Experience in conducting empirical studies (ideally involving experiments, surveys, or tracking data)
Very good command of English
Knowledge of German is of advantage
We offer:
Health promotion
Family Service Center
Vocational Training
Flexible working hour and home office
Jobticket
Retirement provision
Sport & Fitness programms
Culture & Leisure offers
Local recreation in the Palatinate Forest
Your application:
We look forward to receiving your detailed application (CV, references, etc.) by 29.11.2026 at the latest.
For further questions, please contact Prof. Dr. Stephan Winter (Tel.: 06341 280 36714, e-mail: ).
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