Teamassistenz am Lehrstuhl für Allgemeine Psychologie II (Motivation, Emotion und Lernen) (m/w/d)

Your Workplace

The research areas of the Chair of General Psychology II at the Faculty of Philosophy and the Department of Theology at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) are in the fields of motivation and social neuroendocrinology. In the area of motivation, we explore the role of unconscious motivational needs for cognition, emotion, and behavior, as well as their relationship to conscious forms of behavior regulation. In social neuroendocrinology, we investigate the role of hormones in the life course for motivation and social behavior. In both research areas, we place great importance on the development and evaluation of valid measurement instruments and on the principles of open science.

In teaching, the chair represents General Psychology II with the topics of motivation, emotion, and learning. Our teaching offer also includes the introduction to psychology and training in empirical research methods. As a team assistant, you will support the chair in administration and be the first point of contact for student and researcher concerns.

We Have a Lot to Offer: Our Benefits

• Regular step increases and rising salary according to the collective agreement for public service employees in the Länder (TV-L) or remuneration according to BayBesG, as well as an additional annual special payment
• Vacation entitlement of 30 days per calendar year with a five-day work week, with additional days off on December 24 and 31
• Flexible working hours and models, as well as the option to compensate for overtime with time off
• Company pension scheme and capital-forming benefits
• Family-friendly environment with holiday and childcare services
• Home office generally possible after familiarization
• Diverse training and further education opportunities
• Comprehensive onboarding by a dedicated team
• Joint team activities
• Collegial work environment with a very good atmosphere
• Subsidized food and drink in our cafeterias
• Office spaces within walking distance of public transport
• Active health management

Your Tasks

• Independent organization and controlling of the chair's finances, particularly management, administration, budgeting, and monitoring of budgets and third-party funds
• Assistance in the planning and organization of courses and examination processes
• Maintenance and updating of entries in university administrative platforms (especially CAMPO and StudOn)
• Personnel administrative tasks, particularly in connection with the hiring and continued employment of scientific and non-scientific staff, in coordination with the Central University Administration (ZUV)
• Processing of travel expense reimbursements
• General organizational and administrative tasks, e.g., correspondence with students, event organization, data maintenance (FAUdir), and website maintenance

Your Profile

• Completed commercial or administrative apprenticeship or comparable qualification with relevant professional experience
• Experience in administrative or technical tasks, ideally in a university or university-related environment
• Ideally, knowledge of university administrative and information systems (e.g., CAMPO, StudOn, FAUdir, d.3one) as well as experience with content management systems (e.g., WordPress) or willingness to learn them
• Experience in event organization and public relations desirable
• Proficient in standard MS Office applications
• Very good German language skills (at least C2 level) and good English language skills (at least B2 level), both written and spoken
• Careful, structured, and independent way of working, as well as a high degree of responsibility
• Reliability, teamwork skills, and a friendly, service-oriented demeanor
• Willingness to learn new areas of responsibility and to be committed in a changing work environment
• Strong communication skills and a good sense for dealing with diverse groups of people

Additional Information

Upon demonstrating suitable qualifications, a permanent employment contract is intended thereafter.

FAU as an Employer

Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) is one of Germany's leading research universities, with over 40,000 students and around 6,700 employees. As a comprehensive university, it combines a broad spectrum of modern scientific disciplines – from natural sciences and engineering, medicine, law, and economics to humanities and theology. As Germany's innovation leader, it overcomes boundaries, networks disciplines, and advances knowledge for society, business, and politics. FAU is not only a place of knowledge but also one of the largest employers in the region. At its locations in Erlangen, Nuremberg, and Fürth, it brings together people from diverse disciplines and offers diverse professional perspectives in research, teaching, technology, and administration. You can find out what awaits you at FAU – and what makes it special as an employer – at Arbeiten an der FAU.

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What Does the Application Process Look Like?

• Application via online application process
• Automatic confirmation of receipt via email
• Review of applications by the employment office
• Invitation to the first interview
• Optional invitation to a second on-site interview
• Is there a match?
• Preparation of employment documents
• Involvement of the Staff Council
• Start of employment – Welcome to FAU

Note

We kindly ask you to use our online platform and refrain from submitting applications by post or email. Applications received by post will not be returned after the process is completed.

Regarding the personal data collected in connection with the application process, please refer to our information according to Art. 13 and 14 of the General Data Protection Regulation at www.fau.de.

FAU sees itself as a modern, open-minded, and family-friendly employer. We welcome your application regardless of your age, gender, cultural and social origin, religion, worldview, disability, or sexual identity. If you have a severe disability or are considered equal to severely disabled persons, we will give preferential consideration in cases of essentially equal suitability, performance, and ability. You are welcome to work part-time with us if full performance of the job responsibilities can be ensured through job sharing.

If desired, you can bring a person for equal opportunities to the job interview without this resulting in any disadvantages for you.

Publication Date: 02.02.2026, Poster View

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Application Deadline: 17.02.2026

Title Team Assistant at the Chair of General Psychology II (Motivation, Emotion and Learning) (m/f/d) Start Date 01.04.2026 Location Faculty of Philosophy and Department of Theology

Nägelsbachstraße 49

91052 Erlangen Remuneration TV-L E 8 Working Hours Part-time Weekly Working Hours 18.00 hrs/week Fixed Term Fixed-term employment: 24 months Contact Oliver Schultheiss

• Email: oliver.schultheiss@fau.de
• Phone: none

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