Assistant Professor Tenure Track for Psychological Methods and Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Job Posting

The Assistant Professorship Tenure Track for Psychological Methods and Artificial Intelligence (AI) will focus on the development and evaluation of AI methods and advanced statistical methods (e.g., machine learning, modeling of intensive longitudinal data). In terms of teaching, the professorship is responsible for the entire range of methodological training for psychology students in the bachelor's program. In addition, the professor should actively participate in the development of a concept for advising the staff of the Institute of Psychology on the application of AI and advanced statistical methods. Cooperation with other departments of the institute and the faculty in the application of the developed methods is desirable. Upon positive evaluation, promotion to an associate professorship is planned. Requirements

Requirements for employment are a PhD in psychology, excellent scientific achievements appropriate to the career level (publications, third-party funding), the potential to establish an innovative and forward-looking research program in the field of psychological methods research and artificial intelligence, as well as relevant experience in academic teaching. The successful candidate is expected to be able to teach in German by the end of the tenure track. About the University of Bern

The University of Bern is an equal opportunity and family-friendly employer that values diversity and promotes an inclusive work culture. We are looking for suitable candidates who have the potential and/or skills for transformational leadership and who promote a supportive research culture.

The University of Bern aims to increase the proportion of women in academic leadership positions and therefore strongly encourages female scientists to apply. The University of Bern promotes flexible working time models. Jop-sharing applications are welcome; these must be accompanied by a concept for collaboration (see guidelines on job sharing for professorships at the University of Bern).

The University of Bern has signed the DORA Declaration and follows its guidelines when considering applications.

Application and Contact

In addition to a cover letter, the application documents should include a CV (with academic career, list of publications, previous teaching activities with teaching evaluations), a concept of no more than two pages on the positioning of the professorship in teaching and research, a list of third-party funding acquired, the names of three references, and three representative publications. Applications should be submitted in electronic form as a single PDF document by August 2, 2026, to the Dean of the Faculty of Human Sciences at the University of Bern, Prof. Dr. Siegfried Nagel, using the following link: https://www.philhum.unibe.ch/about_us/jobs/app

If you have any questions, please contact the Director of the Institute of Psychology, Prof. Dr. Fred Mast (fred.mast@unibe.ch).

Questions about the position?

Prof. Dr. Fred Mast

fred.mast@unibe.ch

Questions about the application?

dekanat.humdek@unibe.ch