Postdoc Position in Translational Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, University of Marburg, Germany

Summary

The Department of Psychology, AG Translational Clinical Psychology at the University of Marburg, led by Prof. Dr. Stefan G. Hofmann, is seeking a postdoctoral researcher for a 2-year, 65% part-time position funded in part by third-party grants. The position is part of the SFB/TRR 393 research consortium funded by the DFG, which investigates cognitive-emotional mechanisms in affective disorders across multiple German universities. Key duties include creative participation in research projects, scientific service, planning, conducting, and publishing clinical psychology studies internationally, and supervising student theses. Candidates must hold a university degree and a doctorate in psychology, possess a strong research interest in translational research and psychotherapy methods, have an international publication record, and speak fluent German and English. Benefits include flexible working hours and mobile working options. The deadline to apply is November 1, 2026.

Key Facts

Employer	University of Marburg
Department	Department of Psychology, AG Translational Clinical Psychology
Position Type	Postdoc
Discipline	Psychology
Research Area	Translational Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy
Degree Required	Doctorate in Psychology
Experience	International publication activity, especially in psychotherapy-relevant mechanisms and applications.
Salary	E 13 TV-H
Funding	Partially third-party funded
Contract Duration	2 years
Language	German and English
Deadline	2026-11-01
Employer Contact	Peter Lorenz, +49 6421-28 24221, [email protected]
Employer Address	Biegenstraße 10, 35037, Hesse

About the Project

The position is embedded within the SFB/TRR 393 collaborative research center, "Course of Affective Disorders: Cognitive-Emotional Mechanisms of Symptom Change," funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG). Spanning 24 subprojects across Marburg, Münster, Dresden, Bonn, and KIT Karlsruhe, the project explores why symptoms of affective disorders reoccur, improve, or become chronic, and assesses their psychosocial impacts to develop novel mechanism-based therapies.

Key Responsibilities

• Creative participation in research projects
• Scientific services in research
• Planning, conducting, and publishing clinical psychology and psychotherapy studies internationally
• Supervision of student qualification theses

Required Skills

• Strong scientific interest in translational research, psychotherapy research, and related methodology
• International publication activity, especially in psychotherapy-relevant mechanisms and applications
• Very good German and English skills

Who Should Apply

Postdoctoral researchers holding a PhD in Psychology with a background in translational clinical research, psychotherapy methods, and international publications, who speak both German and English fluently.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Possibility of mobile working
• Support for balancing family and career

About the Employer

Founded in 1527, Philipps-Universität Marburg offers award-winning teaching to around 22,000 students and conducts excellent research across a broad spectrum of disciplines.

Frequently Asked Questions

What qualification is required for this position?

Applicants must hold a completed university degree (Diploma, Master's, or equivalent) and a doctorate (PhD) in Psychology.

What is the contract length and working hours percentage?

The position is for 2 years on a part-time contract (65% of regular working hours).

What is the application deadline?

The deadline for applications is November 1, 2026.

Which languages are required?

Very good skills in both German and English are required.