[AISWorld] Position as a Research Associate at the Weizenbaum Institute in Berlin: Research Group "Well-being in the Digital World"

[Hanna Krasnova]

Position as a Research Associate at the Weizenbaum Institute in Berlin: Research Group "Well-being in the Digital World”

Founded in 2017, the Weizenbaum Institute researches the effects of advancing digitalisation on our society. With its recommendations for action, it helps to ensure that the digital transformation is sustainable, self-determined and responsible. The Weizenbaum Institute is supported by a network of seven partners, including Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Technische Universität Berlin, Berlin University of the Arts, the University of Potsdam, the Fraunhofer Institute for Open Communication Systems (FOKUS) and the Social Science Research Centre Berlin (WZB). The institute is funded by the BMBF and the state of Berlin. It is based in Berlin.

For our research group "Well-being in the Digital World" at the Weizenbaum Institute e.V., we are looking to hire a Research Associate (in German: Wissenschaftliche:r Mitarbeiter:in) (m/f/d)  starting from 15.12.2024 with 75% of the regular working hours (29.25 hours per week). The position is initially limited until 14.09.2025. Further employment will be sought and is dependent on further funding approval.

The Team

The research group "Well-being in the Digital World" explores the effects of digital technologies (such as social media, AI applications) on users' perception, cognition, emotions, and behavior in both private and organizational contexts. The main focus areas include:

\	The relationship between social media usage and individual well-being.
\	The influence of social media on society and societal perceptions.
\	The implications of social media and smartphone addiction, particularly among vulnerable groups (e.g., children).
\	Developing interventions to counteract negative consequences of digital technology usage (such as negative body image).
\	Understanding the determinants and impacts of online hate.
\	Investigating the mechanisms behind the use of digital technologies (e.g., social media, ChatGPT) and their effects on users' behavior and well-being.

Your tasks:
\	Scientific collaboration in the research group "Well-being in the Digital World"
\	Conducting literature research and evaluations
\	Conceptualization of data collection and research designs
\	Conducting empirical studies (e.g., surveys, interviews) and data analysis
\	Presenting and publishing research results
\	Participating in cross-group activities

Your profile:
\	An above-average scientific degree (Master's, Diploma) in psychology, information systems, business administration, economics, or social sciences
\	Knowledge of empirical methods of quantitative research
\	Very good English language skills
\	Interest in the above-mentioned research areas
\	Enjoyment of scientific and analytical work

Desired:
\	Enjoyment of interdisciplinary work
\	High sense of responsibility and punctuality
\	Independent working style as well as teamwork skills
\	Very good German language skills
\	Willingness to travel for work

Your chance:
\	Flexible working time and the option of mobile working on a daily basis
\	Remuneration analogue to TV Stud III
\	EG 13 (TVöD), an annual bonus usually paid in the public sector, the offer of a company pension scheme and an allowance for a Germany ticket.
\	The opportunity to take on a responsible role in a dynamic and international working environment. Close cooperation with the scientific staff
\	Inspiring academic and international working environment in the heart of Berlin (near Bahnhof Zoo) with broad, interdisciplinary networks in research, media and politics
\	We enable regular professional development.

Severely disabled applicants with equal qualifications will be given preference. We value diversity and welcome all applications - regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic or social origin, religion, disability, age and sexual orientation. The Weizenbaum-Institut e.V. expressly encourages women and people with a history of migration to apply.
You can submit your application, consisting of a letter of motivation, CV and copies of your certificates with grades, by 05.11.2024 via our application portal. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Sabine Zimmermann from our HR team (personal[at]weizenbaum-institut.de) at any time. We look forward to receiving your application.

More information can be found at: https://www.weizenbaum-institut.de/news/detail/wissenschaftlichen-mitarbeiterin-m-w-d-forschungsgruppe-wohlbefinden-in-der-digitalen-welt/