About us:

The DFG-funded project “Models, Measures, Moderators - Exploration and Explanation of Heterogeneity in Psychological Replications” investigates central methodological questions regarding the replicability and generalizability of psychological effects. It is part of the DFG priority programme META-REP (“A meta-scientific programme for the analysis and optimization of replicability in the behavioural, social and cognitive sciences”) and is led by Dr. Frank Renkewitz (University of Erfurt) and Prof. Dr. Moritz Heene (LMU Munich). The aim of the project is to better understand the causes of heterogeneity in psychological replication studies and to further develop existing methodological approaches for quantifying and interpreting this heterogeneity. To this end, we will develop simulation models for the emergence of heterogeneity as well as meta-analyze data from replication studies. The advertised position is located in the Learning Sciences Research Methodologies unit (Prof. Moritz Heene). Further information on the research network can be found here.

We are looking for you:

Research Associate (m/f/x)

in Munich

Your tasks and responsibilities:

• Collaboration in a research-intensive and innovative project investigating the replicability and generalizability of social science effects
• Independent analyses in the fields of meta-analysis and statistical modeling
• Design and implementation of empirical studies and simulation-based investigations to explain heterogeneity in meta-analyses

Your qualifications:

• You have an above-average Master's degree in psychology, statistics, data science, computer science or a related subject.
• You possess very good knowledge of social science research methods and statistics.
• You have experience in planning and conducting empirical studies.
• Experience in meta-analysis, replicability research or statistical simulation is an advantage
• You have a strong interest in quantitative methods and methodological issues in the social and behavioral sciences.
• You have good to very good knowledge of R and/or Python.
• You have a good command of written and spoken English.

Benefits:

• We offer you the opportunity to pursue a doctorate in psychology within an excellent research environment.
• You will collaborate in a highly topical and interdisciplinary field of research.
• You will be involved in the META-REP priority program, with access to a broad network of projects, workshops, retreats, and conferences.
• You will have the opportunity to exchange ideas and collaborate with numerous early-career researchers and other project sites, fostering a strong sense of community.
• Your workplace will be at LMU in Munich.
• You will receive an attractive salary according to TV-L E13, with a contract limited to 36 months.
• LMU has signed the “Diversity Charter” and is committed to fostering diversity among its employees.
•  We actively promote gender equality and welcome applications from women and other groups currently underrepresented in the academic system.

People with disabilities who are equally as qualified as other applicants will receive preferential treatment.

Contact:

Your application should include a cover letter, your CV, and copies of your certificates and references. Please submit your application as a single PDF file via e-mail no later than 15.07.2025.

If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Frank Renkewitz  (frank.renkewitz@uni-erfurt.de) and Prof. Moritz Heene (heene@psy.lmu.de).

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