GESIS – Leibniz Institute for the Social Sciences is an internationally active research institute, funded by federal and state governments and member of the Leibniz Association.
Starting as soon as possible, our Department Survey Design & Methodology (SDM), Team Scale Development and Documentation, located in Mannheim, is looking for a
Research Associate (Doctoral student)
The department Survey Design & Methodology (SDM) is both nationally and internationally recognized for its expertise in survey methodology, gained over many years by conducting own research as well as consulting on and implementing renowned survey projects.
With the Open Access Repository for Measurement Instruments (ZIS), the Department offers one of the largest collections of validated instruments in the Social and Behavioural Sciences. Soon, the repository will become part of an integrated product that will provide users with tools to facilitate the creation of their own measurement instruments. To support this, new tutorials and documentation standards need to be developed.
Your tasks will be:
- Developing documentation standards and tutorials in the field of measurement/psychometrics
- Reviewing submissions of empirically validated measurement instruments
- Assisting with the day-to-day management of the Repository
- Conducting independent research in the field of measurement/psychometrics in the context of a PhD
Your profile:
- Scientific university degree (e.g. Master’s degree) in Psychology, Sociology, or related discipline
- Very good understanding of quantitative methods, including classical and modern test theories
- Solid programming skills in R (knowledge of Python or Julia is an advantage)
- Very good German and English language skills
Our benefits:
- An international and interdisciplinary working environment with a friendly and collegial atmosphere as well as collaboration in a motivated team
- Flexible working hours and the possibility of up to 60% mobile working within Germany
- Very good conditions for reconciling work and family life, e.g. subsidies for childcare for children who have not yet attained the age of compulsory schooling
- Holistic company health management and discounted participation in the university's sports programme
- Generous support for your pension provision as a direct insurance policy
- Promotion of your skills through further training measures
For further information concerning the tasks, please contact Piotr Koc, PhD via phone +49(0)621/1246-253 or via E-Mail. If you have questions about the application process, please contact Helena Rustler via E-Mail.
Interested?
Please apply via our Online-application portal until 02.04.2025.
Our reference number is: SDM-173
GESIS offers an exciting work environment for interdisciplinary research at the interface between the social sciences and computer science. As an infrastructure institution, we promote social science research and cooperate with renowned international research institutes.
GESIS supports your PhD, i.e., with our GESIS Doctoral Program. We offer a wide range of career opportunities in an attractive and rewarding work environment that allows you to carry out your tasks in a creative and autonomous manner. You will work in an international environment in the heart of Mannheim and benefit from our flexible working conditions as well as our extensive internal and external networks.
GESIS is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to disability regulations. The position can also be filled on a part-time basis.
We are a family-friendly employer and have been certified by the audit
Work&Family since 2010.
You will find further information here.
