Researcher / PhD Position (m/f/d)

The Leibniz-Institut für Wissensmedien (IWM) conducts research into the acquisition and sharing of knowledge and cooperation with digital media. The institute is a member of the Leibniz Association (Leibniz Gemeinschaft) and committed to international standards of excellent science. The IWM invites applications for the position of a

Researcher / PhD Position (m/f/d)
Part-time 75%, fixed term for three years, starting immediately

to work on a research project on self-regulation support during independent learning with videos. The project will be carried out within the framework of an interdisciplinary research network in the field of psychology and artificial intelligence (AI). The preparation of a doctoral thesis in the aforementioned research area is desired and explicitly supported. Your tasks:

• Design, conduct, analyze, and document empirical studies investigating video learning support measures based on automated analyses of learner attention using AI algorithms
• Presenting research findings at national and international conferences
• Publication and documentation of research results in relevant journals
• Collaboration in the context of general institute tasks

Your profile:

• Interest in instructional psychology support measures for learning with videos 
• Initial experience in designing, conducting, and analyzing empirical studies 
• Above-average degree, e.g. in psychology (with a focus on cognitive, educational, or media psychology), cognitive science, or related disciplines (master's degree or equivalent) 
• Very good command of English

We offer:

• Integration into an innovative project and further research activities of the institute 
• Opportunity to gain interdisciplinary experience (by cooperation with AI research) 
• A cooperative team and individual supervision 
• A structured PhD program and an inspiring scientific environment 
• An attractive remuneration based on the collective agreement for the public service in the federal states of Germany (pay group 13 TV-L), including the social benefits customary in public service 
• 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, mobile working and occupational health management (OHM)

For more information, please do not hesitate to contact Prof. Dr. Peter Gerjets by phone +49 7071 979-219 or email: p.gerjets@iwm-tuebingen.de. Please send your application in a single PDF file with the usual supporting documents and a covering letter, curriculum vitae and certificates by quoting reference number 1001-2023 to career@iwm-tuebingen.de. Preference will be given to applications received by February 15, 2023. Equal opportunities are part of our personnel policy. Applications from equally qualified candidates with disabilities will be given preference.