PhD in Psychological Meta-Science (m/f/d)

The Leibniz Institute for Psychology Information (ZPID) in Trier (Germany) is an internationally recognized research-based psychology service center located in Trier (Germany) and belongs to the Leibniz Association. ZPID puts a strong emphasis on open science and is currently establishing research groups in science reception, psychological meta-science, and big data in psychology.

As part of this effort, we are searching for

PhD in Psychological Meta-Science (m/f/d)

(salary group TV-L E13, 75 %, 3+1 years)

Preferred start date: November 1, 2026 or later.

This position is part of the Psychological Meta-Science lab at ZPID. Some of the key foci of this lab include the biases that are part of the research process, with a particular focus on researcher degrees of freedom; the replicability and reliability of findings of psychological research, calibrated communication of scientific findings; researcher profiles and the factors that affect researchers' careers in psychology. The successful candidate will use the data available at ZPID to investigate one of these (or related) topics.

Your profile:

• MSc in psychology (or a related field)
• Experience in quantitative research and data analysis
• Strong interest in psychological methods and statistics
• Experience with R or Python
• Strong English language skills (spoken and written)
• You are team-oriented, systematic, thorough, and persistent in your work
• Please get in touch with Dr. Beth Clarke (bc@leibniz-psychology.org) for further information on this position.

We offer:

• An exciting scientific environment
• The opportunity to realize your own research ideas
• Excellent teamwork in a friendly and collegial atmosphere
• Family-friendly working conditions (certified by Audit berufundfamilie)
• Flexible working hours and the possibility of (partial) home office
• Remuneration in salary group TV-L E 13 (75%) with a special annual payment (monthly gross salary starting Nov.
• 2026: € 3570 in year 1 and € 3830 from year two onwards)
• Company pension scheme for the public sector (VBL) Company health management
• Possibility to use the facilities of the University of Trier

In order to apply, please register with our online portal here

and upload the following documents (until 01.10.2026):

• Cover letter addressing the motivation for the application
• CV
• Relevant certificates of degree(s)
• Two references or names and contact details from people who are willing to provide a reference

Applications should be sent in English.

Apply now!

At ZPID, we strive to increase the opportunities for women in research and to also increase the percentage of women in positions where they are currently underrepresented. Therefore, in the event of equal qualifications, women are given priority.

ZPID is highly committed to the employment of people with disabilities. Severely disabled applicants are given preferential consideration provided they are qualified for the position. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified applicants irrespective of nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion or belief, age, or sexual orientation and identity.

When applying for a position at ZPID, you will submit personal data. Please refer to our data protection statement in accordance with Art. 13 of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) regarding the collection and processing of personal data as part of your online application at our website. With submitting your application, you acknowledge that you have reviewed ZPID's data protection statement.

Please note that online applications will only be accepted until 10/01/2026 via the following URL: