The DFG Research Training Group “Statistical Modeling in Psychology” (SMiP) offers

1 Post Doc Position (100% TV-L E13)

from January 2020 (or starting as soon as possible thereafter) until March 2022. Pending on the funding of the German Research Foundation (DFG), the position can be extended for another 4.5 years until September 2026. The SMiP group is a transregional collaboration of twelve renowned behavioral researchers from the University of Mannheim, University of Freiburg, Heidelberg University, University of Koblenz-Landau at Landau, and University of Tübingen. The SMiP research and training program combines statistical innovations and substantive research in different areas of psychology by using and advancing cutting- edge mathematical and psychometric methods. For further information, see http://smip.uni- mannheim.de/ The Post Doc position is part of the SMiP group with a particular focus on applications and recent advancements in Bayesian statistical modeling. Applicants should have completed a successful Ph.D. project involving the application or development of innovative estimation and testing techniques. These techniques may include, for example, Bayesian parameter estimation and hypothesis testing, machine learning methods, likelihood-free parameter estimation, or sequential testing. The successful candidate should be experienced in data analysis with state-of-the-art software and should have published in renowned international journals of psychology. The SMiP group provides

 a stimulating scientific environment with Ph.D. candidates, the senior SMiP researchers and their work groups as well as renowned international experts world-wide  regular participation in local and joint SMiP colloquia  career advancement measures (e.g., application and university didactics trainings)  monetary support for conference traveling and lab visits, scientific publications, and invitations to fellow researchers for academic exchange  office space, IT equipment, student assistants and access to laboratory facilities Interested candidates should send one pdf-file containing

 Curriculum vitae (incl. list of publications, grants, research awards, conference presentations, skills in research methods and statistical analyses, experience abroad, teaching experience if applicable),  Letter of motivation,  Copy of Master's degree und Ph.D. (incl. grade transcripts),  Writing sample of recent work (e.g., doctoral dissertation, paper, or published article), and  Two references (i.e., names and addresses of researchers who provide a letter of recommendation on request).

Please submit your application by 13th November 2019 via email to:

University of Mannheim GRK SMiP Dr. Anke Söllner B6, 30-32 D-68159 Mannheim E-Mail: [email protected]

The Universities of Freiburg, Heidelberg, Koblenz-Landau, Mannheim, and Tübingen seek to increase the proportion of female faculty members in research and teaching. Thus, qualified women are especially encouraged to apply. After the application procedure, applications sent via standard mail will only be sent back if a postpaid envelope is included; otherwise they will be destroyed according to statutory provisions of data privacy law; electronic applications will be deleted.

Information regarding Article 13 of the EU Regulation 2016/79 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data (GDPR, German: DS-GVO) is available on the university homepage, section “Job advertisements” (https://www.uni-mannheim.de/universitaet/stellenanzeigen/datenschutz-bei-bewerbungen/). Please note that when applying by email, risks to confidentiality and unauthorized access by third parties cannot be excluded when communicating by unencrypted email.