Our project is on deviance in task groups, i.e., how groups deal with members who perform poorly, very well, bring up conflicting information or suggest new approaches to solving a task at hand. We’ve recently published on the topic (Thürmer & Kunze, 2023, JPSP; Thürmer, 2024, GPIR), and now want to investigate these processes in interacting groups and with intensive longitudinal process measures, as well as large-scale online studies.

Although this is a basic-research project, my group has a track record in the research areas of political polarization (Thürmer & McCrea, 2023), health decisions/vaccination/nutritional styles (McCrea et al., in press; Thürmer & McCrea, 2022) environmental behavior (Thürmer et al., 2026; Thürmer et al., 2022), and team performance (Thürmer et al., 2020). So, we can support PhD projects on these or related topics.

Preferred starting date is August 1, 2026 (earlier or later starting dates can be discussed). Please submit your application including your letter of motivation, CV, up to two letters of recommendation, and transcripts in one pdf-file by June 14, 2026 to pip@plus.ac.at with the attention line “DTG START position”. Virtual interviews will take place June 22 & 23, 2026 (online). Please do not hesitate to contact me (Lukas.thuermer@plus.ac.at) if you have any questions regarding the positions, moving to Salzburg or the PIP Group.