45,000 students and 8,000 employees in teaching, research and administration, all working together to shape perspectives for the future – that is the University of Münster (WWU). Embedded in the vibrant atmosphere of Münster with its high standard of living, the University’s diverse research profile and attractive study programmes draw students and researchers throughout Germany and from around the world.
The Department of Neuromotor Behavior and Exercise in the Institute of Sport and Exercise Sciences, Faculty of Psychology and Sport Sciences, at the University of Münster, Germany, is seeking to fill the osition of a
Research Associate
Wissenschaftliche*r Mitarbeiter*in
(salary level TV-L E 13)
commencing on 1 October 2023. We are offering a fixed-term part-time position (50%) for 1 year, until 30 September 2024 for filling in teaching requirement of 4,5 hours per semester.
Your tasks:
- Teaching of classes within the Bachelor and/or Master of Science in Sports, Exercise, and Human Performance and/or the Bachelor and Master of Education (e.g. Movement Analysis or Cognition or Health Studies) in English or German Language
- Contribution to scientific projects of the Department of Neuromotor Behavior and Exercise on Parkinson’s Disease or on motor control and learning (data collection, data processing, data analysis, publication)
- Developing an own research proposal within one project of the department
- Participation in self-administration
Our expectations:
- A graduate degree (master’s degree) in Sport and Exercise Sciences or related studies such as Neuroscience or Psychology is required.
- Good command of written and spoken English is expected.
- Good knowledge of statistical methods is expected.
- German language skills are required.
- Solid knowledge of human movement sciences, cognitive sciences and/or neuroscience is desirable.
- Desired soft skills: team-oriented, good communication skills, excellent organisational skills
Advantages for you:
- Appreciation, commitment, openness and respect – values which are important to us.
- Our broad range of diverse work-time models offers great flexibility – also when working from home.
- If you have family members or young children in your care, our Family Service Office offers concrete support to help you balance your private and professional responsibilities.
- -s an educational institution, we are deeply committed to offering occupational training and continuing education opportunities tailored to your individual needs.
- -From A – Z, Aikido to Zumba, our sport and health programmes ensure a healthy work-life balance.
- As a university employee, you are entitled to numerous benefits afforded to public servants, e.g. an attractive company pension scheme (VBL), an annual end-of-year bonus and a position that is shielded from economic fluctuations.
The University of Münster strongly supports equal opportunity and diversity. We welcome all applicants regardless of sex, nationality, ethnic or social background, religion or worldview, disability, age, sexual orientation or gender identity. We are committed to creating family-friendly working conditions.
We actively encourage applications by women. Women with equivalent qualifications and academic achievements will be preferentially considered unless these are outweighed by reasons which necessitate the selection of another candidate.
If you have any questions, please contact Prof. Dr. Claudia Voelcker-Rehage (claudia.voelcker-rehage@uni-muenster.de.
Are you interested? Then we look forward to receiving your application by 4 August 2023 at:
Please send us your application electronically in PDF format to lmendler@uni-muenster.de.
Please note that we cannot consider other file formats.