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.

We are looking for July 1, 2022 or later, limited to 3 years, for a committed

Researcher / Postdoc (m/f/d)

to participate in research projects in the field of the use of digital media for the collective construction of knowledge. The preparation of a habilitation thesis in the mentioned subject area is desired and is expressly supported. The scope of employment is 100%.

Your tasks:

• Design, implementation, evaluation and documentation of empirical studies
• Presentation of research findings at national and international conferences and in publications as well as documentation of these findings in relevant academic journals
• Collaboration on general institute-related activities

Your profile:

• Strong interest in cognitive, motivational and social aspects of collective knowledge construction and computer-assisted collaborative learning
• Experience in the design, planning, execution and analysis of empirical studies
• Above-average degree and doctorate in Psychology with a focus on organizational, social or media psychology

We offer:

• Integration into innovative research projects and other research activities of the institute
• A stimulating and cooperative environment, integration into the institute’s other research activities
• 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 Apl. Prof. Dr. Joachim Kimmerle by email at: j.kimmerle@iwm-tuebingen.de.

Please send your application as a PDF file with the usual supporting documents and a covering letter, curriculum vitae and certificates by May 31, 2022, quoting "Kennziffer 1002-2022" by email to career@iwm-tuebingen.de.

Equal opportunities play a key role in our human resources policies. Applications from equally qualified candidates with disabilities will be given preference.