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Student assistant (f/m/x) - Psychology
Job Description
Req ID:  3187
Place of work:  Jena
Starting date:  ab 01.02.2026
Career level:  Student employment, Student research project and final thesis
Type of employment:  Part time
Duration of contract:  at least 6 Months

Remuneration: Remuneration is in accordance with the Collective Agreement for the Public Sector - Federal Government (TVöD-Bund)

Enter the fascinating world of the German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e. V.; DLR) and help shape the future through research and innovation! We offer an exciting and inspiring working environment driven by the expertise and curiosity of our 11,000 employees from 100 nations and our unique infrastructure. Together, we develop sustainable technologies and thus contribute to finding solutions to global challenges. Would you like to join us in addressing this major future challenge? Then this is your place!

The DLR Institute for Data Science in Jena focuses on finding solutions for the new challenges of the digital age. Research concentrates on the areas of data management, data analysis, and data acquisition. In line with the institute's thematic focus, three departments have been established.

 

What to expect

The Process and Knowledge-Based Data Exploration group has the scientific objective of bridging the gap between process knowledge and data analysis to promote data-driven decision-making. Its methods include the seamless integration of domain and process knowledge into data exploration, particularly through time series analysis, the integration of physical models, and the development of image pattern recognition procedures.

 

Your tasks

  • conduct literature research on the topic of technology acceptance
  • support the preparation and execution of surveys and focus groups in a project on the acceptance of telemedicine applications in Thuringia
  • support the qualitative evaluation of focus group data
  • support the quantitative evaluation
  • document research findings

 

Your profile

  • studies in Psychology, Human Factors, or comparable (min. 4 successfully completed semesters)
  • good knowledge of statistical analysis with R or SPSS
  • knowledge of qualitative research methods (focus groups, interviews) and evaluation of qualitative data
  • quick comprehension with a goal-oriented and independent working style
  • very good German and English skills in spoken and written form

 

We offer

DLR stands for diversity, appreciation and equality for all people. We promote independent work and the individual development of our employees both personally and professionally. To this end, we offer numerous training and development opportunities. Equal opportunities are of particular importance to us, which is why we want to increase the proportion of women in science and management in particular. Applicants with severe disabilities will be given preference if they are qualified.

We look forward to getting to know you!

If you have any questions about this position (Vacancy-ID 3187) please contact:

Clemence Dubois 
Tel.: +49 3641 30960 190