Research Assistant (PhD Student) at Ruhr University Bochum 2025

This specific subproject investigates innovative cognitive mechanisms that can complement and improve extinction-based therapies for anxiety disorders. Clinical and experimental approaches are combined to better understand the interplay of mental imagery, exposure, and cognitive reappraisal. In parallel, psychophysiological processes (including heart rate variability) and stress-related markers (including cortisol) are being assessed. In collaboration with the University of Göttingen, both a randomized controlled trial and an experimental laboratory study will be conducted within the framework of this subproject.

• Table of Content
• About Ruhr-University
• PhD Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of PhD Scholarship
• Requirements for PhD Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

PhD Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of PhD Scholarship

• Challenging and varied tasks with a high level of personal responsibility
• Collaboration in a committed and appreciative team
• A position at one of Germany's largest universities in the Ruhr University Alliance
• Qualified training

Requirements for PhD Scholarship Qualification

• Completed or advanced university degree in psychology (Master's/Diploma) with an above-average grade (minimum requirement: Bachelor's)
• In-depth knowledge of research methods in experimental psychology and the application of statistical programs (e.g. SPSS, JASP, R, etc.)
• Experience in conducting quantitative clinical research or experimental or psychophysiological studies (e.g. in a master's thesis or research internship)
• Very good written and spoken German and English skills

Desirable/advantageous are also:

• a high level of commitment, communication and teamwork skills
• programming skills (e.g. Presentation, PsychoPy, Inquisit) and/or knowledge of analyzing complex data (e.g. linear mixed models, network models)
• the motivation to contribute to good scientific practice through Open Science

Application Deadline

How to Apply

• Kindly submit your application quoting ANR 5027 by 10.11.2025 via the online application portal.

Enquiry: please contact Prof. Dr. Armin Zlomuzica (Tel.: +49 234 32 28484)
For more information, kindly visit Ruhr University Bochum scholarship webpage.