Researcher - Contrasting technologies in Human-Computer Interaction

We seek:

We are looking for a research assistant (postdoctoral researcher) at Faculty III - Economics, Business Informatics, Business Law - Interaction Design for Sustainability and Transformation to start as soon as possible on January 1, 2026, under the following conditions:

• 100% = 39.83 hours
• Pay grade 13 TV-L
• Fixed-term for a period of 3 years

Your tasks:

• The Chair of Interaction Design and Transformation is launching the project “DatenWErKIOS: Data-driven value creation with the help of artificial intelligence – open source smart energy ecosystem for the energy transition.” The project, funded by the BMFTR, focuses on data ecosystems of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in collaboration with partners from industry and science. The aim of the overall project is to develop a smart energy ecosystem that scientifically investigates the collection, processing, and use of data from smart energy meters. The University of Siegen is working on two central topics within this project. On the one hand, it is concerned with the design of the platform and the question of how companies can be motivated to actively participate in and use the data platform. On the other hand, it is researching how large, abstract amounts of data can be made accessible through AI-supported technologies, such as large language models (LLMs). The focus here is particularly on promoting data literacy and interaction with so-called counterpart technologies.

• Conception, design, and implementation of an online data platform in collaboration with project partners

• Conception, implementation, and evaluation of studies

• Writing and publishing scientific articles

• Coordination of the project in collaboration with project partners

• Further development of an individual scientific agenda within the framework of the research project

Your profile:

• Above-average doctoral degree in the field Interaction design, industrial design, service design, human-computer interaction, sociology, psychology, computer science, or a similar field
• Independent research interest and professional competence in the field of scientific methodology (qualitative and quantitative)
• Relevant publications or conference presentations
• Experience in organizing workshops and conferences
• Willingness to engage in interdisciplinary cooperation
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team, very good communication skills
• Excellent command of written and spoken English
• Knowledge of German (C1 Level) is desirable

Our range of services:

• Promotion of own scientific or artistic qualification according to the Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz [act on temporary employment in higher education] (e.g. habilitation)
• Diverse opportunities to take on responsibility and make a visible contribution in the research and teaching environment
• A modern understanding of leadership and collaboration
• Good work-life balance, for example, through flexible working hours and work location, as well as support with child care
• Extensive personnel development program
• Health management with a wide range of prevention and counseling services

We look forward to receiving your application by 23.10.2025.

Please apply exclusively via our job portal (https://jobs.uni-siegen.de). Unfortunately, we cannot consider applications in writing or by e-mail.

Your contact person:

Jun.-Prof. Dr. Matthias Laschke 

0271-740 3052

matthias.laschke@uni-siegen.de