Open PhD Research Position – Tools for Cooperation and Workplace Learning, University of Bochum

========================================================================= Open PhD Research Position – Tools for Cooperation and Workplace Learning =========================================================================

At the Chair for Information and Technology Management, Ruhr University of Bochum, Germany, we offer a position for a Researcher / PhD Candidate in Fulltime, starting January / February 2014 in the EU funded project EmployID (up to 4 years run time)

More information and downloads for the position can be found at
http://www.imtm-iaw.rub.de/?p=2906

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Information and Technology Management (IMTM) at the Institute for Applied Work Science of the Ruhr University of Bochum is one of the leading groups in the design and analysis of socio-technical systems with a focus on areas such as HCI, CSCW / Groupware and CSCL / Learning at Work. We analyse individual and collaborative work and explore new methods, concepts and IT tools to support and improve this work.

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In the EU funded research project EmployID (http://employid.eu/), which will begin in February 2014, IMTM is responsible for developing a set of combinable methods and IT tools to support reflection and e-Coaching at work in personal employment services (job agencies) in different European countries. For our project team we are looking for a new colleague to deal with the design, development and evaluation of such tools in individual and collaborative work.
The candidate should have graduated in computer science or other studies related to the position (preferably no longer than one year ago) and should be motivated to write a PhD thesis on a topic of the project.

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Work assignments
** Analysis (e.g., interviews, ethnography) of constraints and requirements
** Development and exploration of IT tools to support reflection and coaching at work
** Introduction and integration of IT tools in work processes and existing (IT) infrastructures
** Work on scientific questions on tool support for reflection and coaching at work

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Requirements for the candidate
** Graduation in computer science or other studies fitting the tasks of the project (grade 'good' or better)
** Knowledge in programming of web applications (e.g., JavaScript, Java and application servers) and/or mobile applications (e.g., Android or iOS)
** Basic experiences (e.g., by working projects or in final thesis) in areas such as learning at work, reflection support, e-learning, cooperative systems, knowledge management, web 2.0 or similar
** Basic experience in using empirical methods (e.g., interviews, observation, focus groups)
** Interest in scientific work, especially in publishing project results in conferences and journals
** Motivation to create a PhD thesis on topics of the project
** English fluently, written and spoken
** Willingness to travel

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Favourable additional experiences
** In-depth knowledge in empirical methods (qualitative and/or quantitative) and/or evaluation of IT systems
** Experience in e-coaching, creativity support or other areas relevant for the project tasks
** Experience in socio-technical and/or interaction design

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Funding and Benefits
** The position is fully funded (German TV-L E13)
** Possibility to work and gather experiences in a European project with international partners from science and business (partners from Austria, Germany, Spain, Slovenia, UK)
** Writing a PhD thesis on a topic of the project
** Self-regulated and sole responsible work in a collaborative work environment
** Integration in a scientific work group and network

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Information and Contact
Dr.-Ing. Michael Prilla
Institut für Informations- und Technikmanagement Ruhr-Universität Bochum - NB 1/67 http://www.imtm-iaw.rub.de
+49 234 32 27735

Please send your application including your CV (tabular), brief letter of motivation and an example of your writing (e.g., published articles or parts of final thesis) no later than 28th of November via eMail to:
michael.prilla@rub.de

We at the Ruhr-University try to foster careers of female scientists where they are under-represented and encourage all women to apply. Applications of suitable candidates with disabilities are welcome as well.

Date of job offering: 14th October 2013