Researcher / PhD Position (m/f/d) in the Knowledge Construction Lab

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 a

PhD Position (m/f/d)

Part-time 75%, fixed term for three years, starting October 2026

to participate in the DFG funded project “Toward a unifying theoretical framework of dependent numerical judgments” (grant 580118239). Using cognitive and Bayesian modeling, this project investigates common cognitive processes underlying dependent numerical judgment paradigms such as anchoring.

Your tasks:

• Development of mathematical cognitive and Bayesian models

• Design, implementation, evaluation and documentation of empirical studies

• Presentation of research findings at national and international conferences

• Publications as well as documentation of these findings in relevant academic journals

• Collaboration on general institute-related activities

Your profile:

• Above-average degree (Master's or equivalent) in psychology, cognitive science, empirical educational research, or related disciplines

• Strong interest in statistical, cognitive, and Bayesian modeling

• Experience in the design, planning, execution and analysis (especially with R) of empirical studies

• (Initial) experience in programming empirical studies and statistical modeling are an advantage

• Very good command of English; knowledge of German is an asset

We offer:

• An exciting and varied field of research with creative freedom in an interdisciplinary and internationally oriented research institute located in central Tuebingen (Germany)

• Employment, remuneration (pay group 13 TV-L) and social benefits, including company pension scheme and 6 weeks annual leave, are based on the collective agreement for the public service in the federal states of Germany (TV-L)

• Reconciliation of work and family life, family-friendly working hours, cost subsidy for pre-school childcare

• Mobile working option (hybrid), subsidy towards the Deutschlandticket as a job ticket, occupational health management (OHM)