TU Dresden Germany Roads4All Project Scholarship 2025

Description

Are you passionate about transport safety, psychology, and cultural transformation? The Technical University of Dresden (TU Dresden) invites applications for a Research Associate / Doctoral Student / Postdoc position in Transport Psychology as part of the EU-funded Roads4All project. The role begins on July 1, 2025, subject to funding, and offers a dynamic research environment at one of Germany’s leading Universities of Excellence.

Position Overview

1. Position Title: Research Associate / Doctoral Student / Postdoc (m/f/d)
2. Institution: TU Dresden, Chair of Transport Psychology
3. Faculty: Friedrich List Faculty of Transport Sciences
4. Project: EU Project Roads4All – “Co-creating safer Living Roads for all”
5. Start Date: July 1, 2025
6. Duration: Until June 30, 2028
7. Working Hours: 75% (increased hours possible based on funding)
8. Salary: E13 TV-L (subject to qualifications)
9. Location: Dresden, Germany

Degree Level

TU Dresden Germany Roads4All Project Scholarship 2025 is available to undertake PhD level programs at Technische Universität Dresden.

Available Subjects

Research Focus: Roads4All Project

This exciting EU research project explores the relationship between road safety and safety culture across Europe. The primary objectives include:

1. Development and validation of a theory-based model of road safety culture
2. Design and evaluation of culture-based road safety interventions, with a special focus on young road users
3. Execution of literature reviews, VR experiments, surveys, and observational studies
4. International collaboration and fieldwork across Europe

Benefits

TU Dresden is known for its interdisciplinary innovation, global outlook, and commitment to inclusivity. This role offers:

1. Opportunity to pursue a doctoral degree or postdoctoral qualification
2. Access to cutting-edge research infrastructure
3. Flexible working hours and hybrid work options
4. Comprehensive training and development programs
5. Public transport job ticket
6. Family-friendly work environment and equal opportunity policies

Eligible Nationalities

Open to applicants of all nationalities.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for this PhD/postdoc job in Germany, candidates should have:

1. An above-average academic degree in psychology, human factors, or a related field
2. Proficiency in quantitative research methods and statistics
3. Demonstrated research interest and scientific curiosity
4. Fluency in English (spoken and written)
5. Ability to work independently and collaboratively
6. Strong organizational skills and initiative
7. Willingness to travel across European partner locations

Application Procedure

Application Deadline:

June 4, 2025 (based on postmark or TUD email timestamp)

Application Method:

Submit a single PDF file via TUD SecureMail to:

tibor.petzoldt@tu-dresden.de

or send by post to:

Prof. Dr. Tibor Petzoldt

Chair of Traffic Psychology

TU Dresden

Helmholtzstr. 10, 01069 Dresden, Germany

Required Documents:

1. Cover letter
2. CV
3. Academic certificates
4. Any supporting publications or references (optional)

Note: Only copies should be submitted, as documents will not be returned.

Diversity & Data Protection

TU Dresden embraces diversity and inclusion, strongly encouraging women and candidates with disabilities to apply. In case of equal qualifications, applicants with disabilities will be given preference under German law (SGB IX).

For full data protection information, visit:

https://tu-dresden.de/karriere/datenschutzhinweis

Final Thoughts

This doctoral or postdoctoral job in Germany offers a rare opportunity to engage in internationally relevant transport psychology research, backed by EU funding and embedded in a world-class academic institution.

Don’t miss this chance to advance your career in an interdisciplinary, impact-driven setting.

Apply by June 4, 2025, and become part of TU Dresden’s visionary research community.