To support my Department of Information Systems and Systems Development (WISE) at the University of Kassel in research and teaching, I am looking fora research assistant (TV-Hessen E13) with an interest in a doctorate (full-time/100% position) at the earliest possible date

- flexible start date; part-time and hybrid possible

I am looking for a research assistant to support me in research and teaching. The position is initially limited to two years (qualification position according to § 2 para. 1 sentence 1 WissZeitVG). Further employment is sought. The possibility of a doctorate is given and is actively encouraged by the head of the department. Part-time employment is possible on request. You should be enthusiastic about conducting relevant and high-quality research in the field of building and calibrating user trust in AI-based information systems.

The WISE department conducts interdisciplinary research on the socio-technical design of information systems. One focus is on research into human-AI collaboration / hybrid intelligence in the context of digital learning innovations. Concrete research directions can be innovative approaches to promote data and AI literacy or to build metacognition in human-AI collaboration.

To strengthen our team, we are looking for a motivated person who wants to conduct high-quality research in an interdisciplinary environment and actively shape our young field. The position offers the possibility of mobile working with a high degree of flexibility and personal responsibility.

We are particularly looking for people with skills in the fields of (learning) psychology and/or educational science, as the technical implementation will be carried out in collaboration with a computer scientist in the department.

I offer you:

• Collaboration with renowned research institutions, organizations and companies
• The opportunity to do a doctorate in one of the above-mentioned subject areas
• Intensive doctoral supervision and the opportunity to discuss your research with renowned colleagues at conferences around the world
• Research and work in a young, dynamic team with a pleasant working atmosphere
• Diverse personal development opportunities
• Early assumption of responsibility and the opportunity to help build and shape a young specialist field

I expect you to have

• A university degree with good or very good grades in business informatics / computer science / industrial engineering / business administration or comparable subject areas
• Strong social and communication skills, initiative, motivation, a high sense of responsibility, the ability to work in a team and very good organizational skills
• Support in teaching in the department and assumption of departmental tasks
• Enthusiasm for high-quality research and ideally initial experience in behavioral or design-oriented research methods
• Very good knowledge of German and English

The starting date is flexible. The possibility of a doctorate is given and is actively encouraged. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me by e-mail (soellner(at)uni-kassel.de).

Are you interested? Then please send your detailed application documents by e-mail to Prof. Dr. Matthias Söllner (soellner(at)uni-kassel.de). I look forward to hearing from you!

University of Kassel as an employer

As an employee of the University of Kassel

• you will have access to an interesting and diverse range of tasks within the framework of a modern and ambitious university,
• you will be part of an interdisciplinary team with a good and collegial working atmosphere,
• you will have the opportunity to take part in professional and interdisciplinary further training measures,
• your workplace is well connected to public transport, which you can currently use free of charge.

You can also benefit from the many advantages of employment in the public sector, including

• an additional company pension scheme (VBL),
• an optional child allowance in accordance with TV-Hessen, a family-friendly university (including childcare for emergencies),
• a special annual payment in November,
• an entitlement to capital-forming benefits,
• support for voluntary work,
• participation in university sports and the full range of fitness activities offered as part of Unifit and the company health promotion program.