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Applications for a doctoral position are invited in the research project “Daily Affect Dynamics in Very Old Age Across Time: The Role of Vulnerabilities But Also Strengths” (PI: Anna Kornadt) funded by the Fonds Nationale de la Recherche Luxembourg (INTER/DFG/24/18710673). The project is a cooperation with Humboldt University Berlin and Heidelberg University.
This project aims to investigate both strengths and vulnerabilities in very old age and to shed light on their influence on affect experience, stress reactivity and stress regulation in everyday life of very old adults. We will examine 3 samples of very old adults (80 years and older; n = 360) in Berlin, Heidelberg and Luxembourg (n = 120 at each study site). At three measurement points in 6-month intervals, the study participants will report on their resources, risk factors, health and well-being with the help of interviews. In addition, the participants will take part in a 7-day “ecological momentary assessment” at each of these three measurement points, which will collect detailed information on the dynamics of stress reactivity, but also on positive experiences and the role of strengths and weaknesses in the everyday lives of the very old.
The candidate will be part of the Institute for Lifespan Development, Family and Culture: https://www.uni.lu/fhse-en/research-groups/institute-for-lifespan-development-family-and-culture/

Responsibilities:

• Obtaining a PhD in Psychology with a topic within the scope of the research project
• Data collection in Luxembourg (home visits to very old adults; phone-based screening interviews)
• Support project management and project execution (e.g., contact with study participants, coordinating data collection)
• Communication with project partners and independent instruction of student assistants
• Administrative responsibilities within the project
• Data analysis and publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals and presenting at international scientific conferences.
• Contribute to and support (on-going and future) research-related activities of the research group

For further information, please contact Prof. Dr. Anna Kornadt (anna.kornadt@uni.lu).