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As part of an international project within the DFG prior-
ity programme META-REP, carried out in cooperation
with the Vienna University of Economics and Business, a
position (preferably for a postdoc (f/m/x)) is available.
The project involves a) the formal specification of classic
theories in social psychology, b) the validation and provision
of these formalizations in an Open Theory Database, and c)
the analysis of the relationship between various aspects of
theory specification and the replicability of findings that test
these theories. To achieve the project goals, the use of Large
Language Models (LLMs), web scraping methods, and expert
workshops are planned.

YOUR TASKS
» Coordination of the project
» Application and further development of methods for

theory specification based on propositions
» Automated specification of social psychology theories

using web scraping and LLMs
» Automated analysis of the replicability of findings

(e.g. using p-curve and z-curve analyses)
» Coordinating and holding workshops on theory specifi-

cation
» Coordination of the development of an open theory

database
» Creation of online resources for theory specification

YOUR PROFILE
» Interest in meta-scientific and methodological questions

and their dissemination
» Programming skills in R or Python
» Knowledge of using LLMs and web scraping, or a

willingness to acquire these skills
» Knowledge of social psychology theories
» A completed or advanced PhD in Psychology, Cognitive

Science, Computer Science, or related fields is desirable
» Experience in communicating and disseminating

scientific findings and methods in English (e.g.
international publications, conference contributions,
teaching experience)

WE OFFER
» Collaboration in an international team to address

a central challenge in psychology
» A diverse working environment with equal

opportunities
» Support in balancing work and family life
» Extensive advanced training opportunities
» Occupational health management offers
» Flexible working time models
» Opportunity to work remotly

The University of Cologne promotes equal opportunities and
diversity. Women will be considered preferentially in accord-
ance with the Equal Opportunities Act of North Rhine-West-
phalia (Landesgleichstellungsgesetz – LGG NRW). We also
expressly welcome applications from all suitable candidates
regardless of their gender, nationality, ethnic and social
origin, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity.

The position is available from 1 February 2025 on a full-
time basis (39,83 hours per week). The position is to be
filled for a fixed term until 31 January 2028. If the applicant
meets the relevant wage requirements and personal quali-
fications, the salary will be based on remuneration group
13 TV-L of the pay scale for the German public sector.

Please apply online with proof of the the required qualifica-
tion without a photo under:
https://jobportal.uni-koeln.de. The reference number is
Wiss2410-19. The application deadline is 1 December 2024.
For further inquiries, please contact Professor Dr Andreas
Glöckner (andreas.gloeckner@uni-koeln.de).

Postdoctoral Researcher (f/m/x) -

Faculty of Human Sciences

Department of Psychology

Theory Specification and Replicability in Social Psychology