YOUR TASKS:

• Conduct research on the design and development of user-centered interfaces and interactive systems based on established principles of human computer interaction (HCI).
• Investigate and integrate socio-technical factors to ensure that technological solutions align with the social, cultural, and ethical contexts of user communities.
• Design and carry out user studies and system evaluations (e.g., interviews, surveys, focus groups), translating empirical findings into design recommendations and system improvements.
• Collaborate within interdisciplinary research teams of designers, developers, and domain experts to develop innovative and sustainable socio-technical solutions.
• Employ programming skills (e.g., Java, Python, C++) for the prototyping and technical realization of HCI concepts.
• Contribute to the design and facilitation of workshops and participatory formats that promote a culture of user-centered research and innovation.
• Explore and promote AI literacy, examining how users understand, interact with, and critically engage with artificial intelligence in everyday contexts.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Development, or a related field.
• Strong programming skills in at least one language (e.g., Java, Python, C++) or in web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and relational databases.
• Experience with prototyping tools, UX/UI design, and usability principles.
• Proven expertise in HCI research methods (study design, quantitative/qualitative/mixed methods, statistics, research ethics).
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and self-initiative.
• Fluency in English (B2 or higher); German proficiency is a plus.

WE OFFER:

• Interdisciplinary research center with the opportunity to exchange ideas with researchers in the field of Trustworthy AI from various disciplines such as AI, HCI, legal aspects or innovation management
• Cutting-edge projects in collaboration with national and international key players
• Very good work-life balance, flexible working hours and teleworking
• Exciting opportunities for professional and personal development
• Dynamic, creative and multi-cultural team
• Company events, health promotion, public transportation allowance

We are required by law to specify the minimum gross salary according to the collective agreement, which is for the full-time position with some working experience a minimum 3.175,00 EUR gross per month (14 times per year). Depending on qualifications and experience we are willing to pay a higher salary in line with the market.

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