PhD Position (m/f/d) - 1015-2026

Leibniz-Institut für Wissensmedien (IWM); Tübingen; Hybrid; EUR 32.000 - 45.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid (mobile) working is possible

6 weeks annual leave

Company pension scheme

Childcare subsidy

Zusammenfassung

The Leibniz-Institut für Wissensmedien (IWM) in Tübingen invites applications for a PhD Position (m/f/d). The role is part-time (75%) under E13 TV-L, fixed term for three years, starting December 2026 or later.

You will work in the new research group "Individual Development and Adaptive Learning" focusing on self-regulated, computer-based knowledge acquisition and Bayesian modeling, with potential development of virtual learning environments, in collaboration with Harvard's Computational

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree in psychology, cognitive science, or related disciplines.
• Strong interest in understanding learning processes through computational modeling and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Experience in planning, conducting, and analyzing empirical studies.
• Good statistical and programming skills; experience in independently analyzing empirical data (R or Python).

Aufgaben

• Designing, planning, and evaluating learning experiments involving eye-tracking (eye movements, pupillometry) and computational modeling
• Organizing study implementation and supervising research assistants
• Presenting research findings at national and international conferences
• Publishing and documenting research findings in relevant academic journals

Kenntnisse

Statistical data analysis

Computational modeling

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Programming in R/Python

Ausbildung

Master's degree in psychology or cognitive science

Tools

R

Python

Eye-tracking software

Jobbeschreibung

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

PhD Position (m/f/d)

E13 TV-L | Part-time 75 %| fixed term for three years | starting December 2026 or later

to work in the new research group "Individual Development and Adaptive Learning" (Prof. Dr. Garvin Brod). The research topic should align with our research focus on self-regulated, computer-based knowledge acquisition [g1] and should include formal modeling (in particular Bayesian Computational Modeling) as well as, potentially, the development of virtual learning environments. The research is conducted in close collaboration with the Computational Cognitive Development Lab at Harvard University. Pursuing a doctoral degree in the aforementioned research area is desired and will be explicitly supported.

Your tasks:

• Designing, planning, and evaluating learning experiments involving eye-tracking (eye movements, pupillometry) and computational modeling
• Organizing study implementation and supervising research assistants
• Presenting research findings at national and international conferences
• Publishing and documenting research findings in relevant academic journals

Your profile:

• Above-average degree (Master's or equivalent) in psychology, cognitive science, or related disciplines
• Strong interest in understanding learning processes through computational modeling and in interdisciplinary collaboration with researchers from computer science / artificial intelligence
• Experience in planning, conducting, and analyzing empirical studies
• Good statistical and programming skills; experience in independently analyzing empirical data (e.g., with R or Python)

We offer:

• Modern, well-equipped workplace
• Cooperative and open working environment
• Opportunities for targeted professional development (including membership in international research networks)
• Fully funded research stays at partner institutions if desired
• Family-friendly working hours
• Childcare subsidy for pre-school children
• Hybrid (mobile) working is possible
• Occupational health management services
• Subsidised Deutschlandticket as a job ticket
• Employment, remuneration (pay group 13 TV-L) and social benefits, including company pension scheme and 6 weeks annual leave, based on the collective agreement for the public service in the federal states of Germany (TV-L)
• Located in the centre of Tübingen.

The IWM is committed to equality for all people and therefore expressly welcomes applications regardless of age, disability, ethnic, cultural or social background, gender, religion, belief or sexual identity. Applications from equally qualified candidates with disabilities will be given preference.