Researcher (M/F/d) - Stuttgart, Deutschland - Leibniz-Institut für Wissensmedien
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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.
Within the
project "Egocentric biases meet biased algorithms" the Everyday Media Lab is looking for a dedicated
Researcher (M/F/d):
Part-time 75%, fixed term for three years, starting June 2023 or later
The Everyday Media Lab examines the use of mobile and social media for knowledge-related purposes, either in professional settings or in everyday life.
The DFG-project "Egocentric biases meet biased algorithms" examines factors that influence the evaluation of biased algorithms, focusing particularly on group discrimination by algorithms.
Your task will be to plan, conduct, and analyse (online) experiments outlined in the proposal, present the results on national and international conferences, and to publish the findings in international journals.
Writing your doctoral thesis on a self-generated research question in one of the research areas of the lab is desired and explicitly supported.
Your profile:
- Experience in planning and conducting experimental research and analyzing data
- Interest in algorithm acceptance and algorithmic fairness as well as egocentric biases
- Openness towards Open Science
- Interest/expertise in scale development is an asset
- Above average degree (master, diploma, or equivalent) in psychology, communication science, or a related discipline
- Good command of English; knowledge of German is an asset
We offer:
- Work in an international, cooperative, and enthousiastic team
- A structured PhD programme containing education in methods and soft skills, an inspiring scientific environment and the opportunity for a stay abroad
- An attractive remuneration based on the collective agreement for the public service in the federal states of Germany (pay group 13 TV-L, 75%, approx
gross salary pa:
1st year EUR 39,000, from 2nd year EUR 42,000), 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 preschool age, familyfriendly working hours, mobile working and occupational health management (OHM)
Leibniz-Institut für Wissensmedien
Schleichstr. 6
72076 Tübingen
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