PhD Position on The Psychological Effects of AI-based Tools in Educational Settings (, No. 393-24) bei Universität Duisburg Essen

Location

Campus Duisburg

Application area

Research Alliance Ruhr, Research Center Trustworthy Data Science and Security

PhD Position on The Psychological Effects of AI-based Tools in Educational Settings (f/m/d, No. 393-24)
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You will work in a multidisciplinary team on collaborative research projects envisioned by leading international experts from various domains. This PhD position will be supervised by Prof. Nils Köbis (University Duisburg-Essen) and a collaboration with Prof. Nikol Rummel (Ruhr-University Bochum) will be pursued. Our research aims to bridge theoretical advancements and practical applications in close collaboration with partners from the education sector.

Start of employment

2024-09-01

Duration of employment

3 years

Working time

39 Std. 50 Min. (100%), part time is possible

Your main tasks

• Conduct surveys with educators to gather data on their perspectives regarding the delegation of educational tasks to AI systems.
• Design and execute controlled experiments to assess the ethical implications and accuracy of AI-assisted decision-making in educational settings.
• Implement lab-in-the-field experiments to observe real-world interactions between educators and AI systems in dynamic educational environments.
• Independently analyze qualitative and quantitative data.
• Collaborate with researchers from different disciplines to develop innovative approaches in ethical AI use and educational psychology.

Your profile

• Excellent degree (Master of Science) in psychology, communication science, information systems, statistics, computer science, or related fields.
• High degree of creativity, commitment, and analytical competence.
• Motivation to work in interdisciplinary teams.
• High proficiency in English, both written and spoken, for scientific publications and presentations

We offer you

The position is embedded in a creative, dynamic, and internationally renowned research environment. Your research will play a crucial role in the development of our new Research Center and in promoting trustworthy technology to the general public. Our extensive international network of researchers and industry partners ensures a seamless transition into your next career step, whether in academia or international research institutions.

We prioritize a balanced and family-friendly work-life relationship, offering options for flexible working hours and part-time remote home-office arrangements.

Application deadline

2024-07-25

Code number

393-24

Application

If you are interested in the position, please send your application in an email stating the reference number 393-24 until 25.07.2024 to: sekretariat.koebis@uni-due.de

Please provide the usual documents:
a) a motivation letter, b) CV, and c) copies of your certificates.

Information about the job

Further information about the Research Center can be found at:
https://rc-trust.ai/groups/human-understanding-of-machines-and-algorithms