Research Assistant*in (m/f/d) - Cognitive Psychology / Human-Machine Interaction / Generative AI / Video-based Learning

08.11.2024

Research Assistant / PhD student (m/f/d) - Cognitive Psychology / Human-Machine Interaction / Generative AI / Video-based Learning

Leibniz-Institut für Wissensmedien (IWM), Tübingen

The Faculty of Science, Department of Psychology, Research Unit Applied Cognitive Psychology, and the Leibniz-Institut für Wissensmedien, Perception and Action Lab, are looking for a

Researcher / PhD Position (m/f/d) Cognitive Psychology / Human-Machine Interaction / Generative AI / Video-based Learning

E13 TV-L | 75% | initially limited to 3 years

Reference number: 1013-2024

Your tasks:

• Teach Applied Cognitive Psychology (2 hours/week): Deliver dynamic, research-informed lessons that engage students and enhance their understanding of cognitive processes in real-world applications.
• Design, Implement, and Evaluate Experimental Studies: Lead groundbreaking research in perception and action within digital environments, focusing on human-machine interaction, generative AI, and video-based learning.
• Pursue Independent Research Projects: Develop and manage cutting-edge research initiatives, contributing new insights to cognitive psychology and digital interaction.

Your profile:

• University degree (i.e., Master’s) in psychology, cognitive sciences, or a related field
• Experience in experimental research, and a strong interest in cognitive psychology topics
• Solid methodological and statistical skills
• Excellent proficiency in English
• Programming expertise (e.g., R, Python, MATLAB) is a plus and will be highly valued

We offer:

• We provide an outstanding research environment equipped with state-of-the-art technology and foster a collaborative, motivating workplace that encourages active team collaboration
• A structured PhD program containing education in methods and soft skills, an inspiring scientific environment and the opportunity for a stay abroad
• Active support for the reconciliation of work and family life, including a subsidy toward the costs of accommodation and care for children of pre-school age, family-friendly working hours, subsidy for the Deutschlandticket as a job ticket, mobile working and occupational health management (OHM)
• Employment, remuneration (pay group 13 TV-L, 75%, approx. gross salary p.a.: 1st year EUR 43,000, from 2nd year EUR 46,000) and social benefits, such as company pension scheme and 6 weeks annual leave, are based on the collective agreement for the public service of the federal states of Germany (TV-L)

IWM and the University are committed to equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion. Female scientists, in particular, are explicitly invited to apply, as are applicants from outside Germany. Applications from equally qualified candidates with disabilities will be given preference.

Applications are invited until 06.12.2024 to Prof. Dr. Markus Huff, University of Tübingen, Department of Psychology, Schleichstr. 4, 72076 Tübingen. E-Mail: markus.huff[at]uni-tuebingen.de.

This is a split position; recruitment is handled by the Central Administration of the University of Tübingen (50% E13 TV-L) and the Administration of the Leibniz-Institut für Wissensmedien (25% E13 TV-L).

For further information please visit the Research Unit Applied Cognitive Psychology at https://t1p.de/xv6jl and the Perception and Action Lab at https://t1p.de/w94q2.