Researcher / PhD Position (m/f/d) in the Everyday Media Lab

The IWM invites applications for the position of a Researcher / PhD Position (m/f/d) Part-time 75 %, fixed term for three years, starting October 2025 or later in the Everyday Media Lab. The Every Day Lab investigates (incidental) knowledge processes that occur when people engage with social media or communicative AI, whether in everyday life or in professional contexts. The successful candidate will contribute to the research line on knowledge-related social media use. Potential topics include processes ambient awareness, the \“news-finds-me\“ perception, or misinformation stemming from skimming social media content, as well as learning from platforms like TikTok or YouTube. These topics are approached from media psychology, social psychology, and/or communication science perspectives. Your responsibilities will include designing, conducting, and analyzing empirical studies, presenting findings at national and international conferences, and to publishing in peer-reviewed international journals. In addition, you will support the administrative management of the lab. Writing your doctoral thesis on a self-generated research question in one of the research areas of the lab is desired and explicitly supported. Your profile: Experience in the design, planning, conduction and analysis of empirical studies (surveys, experiments, experience sampling, ) Strong interest in knowledge-related effects of social media use Self-motivated and pro-active working style Open and curious mindset; enjoy working in interdisciplinary teams and contributing to a culture of shared learning Above-average degree (master, diploma, or equivalent) in psychology, communication science, cognitive science, or related disciplines 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) A stimulating research environment and a cooperative and enthousiastic team Remuneration based on the collective agreement for the public service in the federal states of Germany, including the social benefits customary in public service 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) For more information, please do not hesitate to contact Prof. Dr. Sonja Utz by phone -308 or email: . Please send your application in a single PDF file with the usual supporting documents and a covering letter, curriculum vitae and certificates by quoting reference number to . Preference will be given to applications received by June 30, 2025. The IWM is committed to equality for all people and therefore expressly welcomes applications regardless of age, disability, ethnic, cultural or social background, gender, religion, belief or sexual identity. Applications from equally qualified candidates with disabilities will be given preference. Stiftung Medien in der Bildung (SbR) Leibniz-Institut für Wissensmedien Schleichstraße 6 72076 Tübingen