Lectureship in Social Neuroscience 80%
Universität Bern
Bern
Key information
- Publication date:23 October 2025
- Workload:80%
- Place of work:Bern
Job summary
The University of Bern invites applications for a tenure-track position in Social Neuroscience. This role offers a vibrant work environment with opportunities for research and teaching.
Tasks
- Teach courses on Social Neuroscience, Biopsychology, and decision-making.
- Contribute to developing the Master’s focus on Social Neuroscience and Psychology.
- Supervise Bachelor and Master theses in related areas.
Skills
- A PhD in Psychology, Biology, or Behavioral Economics is required.
- Strong knowledge of advanced statistical and neuroscience methods.
- Fluent German language skills are essential.
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At the Institute of Psychology in the Department of Social Neuroscience and Social Psychology of the Faculty of Philosophy and Humanities at the University of Bern, a lectureship in Social Neuroscience is to be filled as of November 1, 2026, or by agreement. The position is permanent.
It is expected that the lectureship will contribute to teaching and research in the focus areas of Social Neuroscience, Biological Psychology, and Behavioral Sciences of the department.
Tasks
● Courses on topics such as Introduction to Social Neuroscience, Biopsychology, Decision Research, as well as research methods like Eye-Tracking, EEG, fMRI, tDCS, or TMS
● Participation in the further development of the master’s focus "Social Neuroscience and Social Psychology"
● Supervision of bachelor’s and master’s theses
● Research on one or more focus areas of the department (Environmental Neuroscience, Sleep, Neuroeconomics)
● Participation in academic self-administration
Requirements
● Completed doctorate in Psychology, Biology, or Behavioral Economics
● Habilitation or equivalent qualifications are an advantage
● High motivation for teaching, demonstrated by university didactic aptitude and teaching experience
● Willingness to work interdisciplinarily in the fields of Social Neuroscience, Biological Psychology, Sleep Research, or Neuroeconomics
● Very good knowledge of advanced statistical and neuroscientific methods
● Internationally visible publications of high quality
● Very good knowledge of German
● Experience in academic self-administration is an advantage
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Application and Contact
For further questions, please contact Prof. Daria Knoch (daria.knoch@unibe.ch).
Please send your application with the usual documents electronically by January 4, 2026 to Katrin Gharbi (gf.psy@unibe.ch).
