Research Associate (Postdoc) Digitalisation in Education and Learning Sciences § 28 Subsection 2 HmbHG

Institution: Faculty of Education,

Salary level: EGR. 13 TV-L

Start date: 01.10.2025, fixed for a period of three years (This is a fixed-term contract in accordance with Section 2 of the academic fixed-term labor contract act [Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz, WissZeitVG]).The contract provides for a maximum extension of up to three years depending on the associate’s achievements during the first stage. Providing that a position is available and that requirements have been fulfilled, the associate may apply for temporary civil servant status in accordance with Section 28 subsection 2 HmbHG.

Application deadline: 2025-07-15

Scope of work: full-time position suitable for part-time

Your responsibilities

Duties include teaching and research in the respective department or institute. Research associates may also pursue independent research and further academic qualifications as well as acquire teaching experience. These duties are intended to promote academic achievement. Therefore, at least one-third of set working hours will be made available for the associate’s own academic work.

The advertised position is located at the chair of Digitalisation in Education at the Faculty of Education. In our working group, we deal with educational science issues, especially related to teaching and learning with and through digital technologies. The main topics in the working group include digital support and facilitation of social learning processes, discourse and dialogue in education, (evidence-based) teacher training, the teaching and analysis of digital literacy and the ‘twin transformation’ (i. e. the combination of the digital transformation and sustainability development related to education).

In detail, the area of responsibility for the advertised position includes

independently conducting research projects in educational sciences with a focus on teaching and learning research in one or more of the working group's main topics
development of research projects related to learning support with digital technologies as well as the supervision and counselling of doctoral students
methodological developments for analysing teaching and learning processes and supporting them with technological developments (e.g.: complex collection and analysis of multimodal data, use of VR/AR to support and research educational processes, use of educational technologies based on LLM/generative AI)
publishing educational research results from the range of topics covered by the department in (international) scientific journals and conferences
participation in the preparation of research proposals in the research area
organisational tasks in the department and/or in academic self-administration
teaching courses (5 hours per week) with an educational science focus as part of the degree programs offered at the faculty
supervision of final theses, student assistants and interns

Your profile

A university degree in a relevant field, plus doctorate.

You will need to fulfil the following requirements:

a university degree, plus doctorate with above-average results in educational science, psychology or a related subject
deep knowledge and practical experience in the field of quantitative research methods
experience in conducting research in educational science (or related subjects), especially in the context of at least one of the specialisations of the working group
interest in educational science issues in one or more of the specialisations of the working group
publications in (international) journals on research results in educational science (or related subjects)
a goal-oriented, reliable and independent way of working and the ability to work in a team
experience in the organisation of university courses
very good language skills in English and German

We offer

Reliable remuneration based on wage agreements

Continuing education opportunities

University pensions

Attractive location

Flexible working hours

Work-life balance opportunities

Health management, EGYM Wellpass

Educational leave

30 days of vacation per annum

Universität Hamburg—University of Excellence is one of the strongest research educational institutions in Germany. Our work in research, teaching, educational and knowledge exchange activities is fostering the next generation of responsible global citizens ready to tackle the global challenges facing us. Our guiding principle “Innovating and Cooperating for a Sustainable Future in a digital age” drives collaboration with academic and nonacademic partner institutions in the Hamburg Metropolitan Region and around the world. We would like to invite you to be part of our community to work with us in creating sustainable and digital change for a dynamic and pluralist society.

The University of Hamburg is committed to equity. Diversity enriches our university life, whether in our studies, research, teaching, education, or workplace. We therefore welcome all applications, regardless of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnic or social background, age, religion or belief, disability, or chronic illness.

Severely disabled and disabled applicants with the same status will receive preference over equally qualified non-disabled applicants.