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PhD in Adaptive Learning and Support (w/m/d)

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Hibrid • Hagen

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Responsibilities

Establish independent research priorities to achieve your scientific qualification (doctorate)
Contribute to the conceptualization, design and empirical evaluation of innovative adaptive learning support grounded in learning theories
Engage with stakeholders, including students and educators, to gather requirements and feedback on educational interventions and tools developed
Conduct empirical research, including data collection, analysis and interpretation using both quantitative and qualitative methods
Prepare findings for publication in high-impact journals and present at (inter)national conferences
Participation in events organized by CATALPA and the CATALPA Graduate School, such as research colloquiums, poster symposiums, or workshops
Contribute to the preparation of interdisciplinary third-party funding applications

Requirements

A master’s degree in Psychology, Learning and Instruction, Learning Sciences, Educational Sciences, Educational Technology, or other relevant fields
Strong interest in the academic work and research topics of the research group
Solid foundation in empirical research methods and willingness to further develop advanced data-analytic skills
Experience with quantitative and/or qualitative data analysis tools and methodologies (e.g., SPSS, R, Python)
Experience in conducting research, with a good understanding of both quantitative and qualitative research methods, is a plus
Initial experience in conducting independent research and scientific publishing is an advantage
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Knowledge of German is desirable, but not required
Able to work independently and as part of a team; proactive, flexible, growth-oriented, and eager to learn

What we offer

Contract period of 3 years
Opportunity to acquire a scientific qualification
Salary based on remuneration group 13 TV-L of the pay scale for the German public sector
Work in a multidisciplinary, innovative, dynamic environment
Contribute to ongoing research projects valuable in educational practice
Interdisciplinary working environment with well-developed research infrastructure
Intensive supervision, regular colloquia, and diverse research-related training opportunities
Hybrid work environment with partial on-site presence at the FernUniversität in Hagen
Good work-life balance including options supporting reconciliation of family and career such as part-time employment
Wide range of occupational health and wellness programs

Company info

The FernUniversität in Hagen, Germany’s only state distance-learning university, catering to over 75,000 students, providing flexible and accessible higher education opportunities to students in diverse life situations. The university conducts extensive theoretical and applied research across its five faculties, its central research unit CATALPA, and interdisciplinary research clusters. At CATALPA, over 50 researchers collaborate to support personalized learning using AI and adaptive systems and to understand the diversity of learners and teachers as a natural part of teaching.