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Institution Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences - Department of Psychology, Chair of Education and Educational Psychology Remuneration group TV-L E13 Full-time / Part-time Part-time (40-50%) Start date expected to start in June 2026 (initially limited to 16 months)

About us:

The DFG-funded Collaborative Research Centre ‘Simulation-based learning in higher education: Advancing research on process diagnostics and persona-lised interventions’ contributes to theory-building on personalising learning using simulations in higher education. As a joint research context, SHARP focuses on diagnosing and intervening as two highly relevant professional practices in many academic professions. The Central Administrative Project Z is currently looking for a scientific coordinator as parental leave cover. The position is located at the Department of Psychology, Chair of Education and Educational Psychology (Prof. Frank Fischer).

We are looking for you:

Scientific Coordinator as parental leave cover (m/f/x)

in München

Your tasks and responsibilities:

• Implementation of the governance structures defined in the statutes, as well as continuous documentation of project progress
• Organisation of workshops and other events, support of dissemination and science transfer, coordination of gender equality measures
• Support of early career researchers and international networking, support of Open Science measures in the primary research projects and standardisation across projects
• Support of the financial and administrative management of the consortium and its subprojects
• Support of the financial and resource control, and the documentation and reporting to the funding agency

Your qualifications:

• You have a very good Master´s degree in the field of psychology, educational science, or learning sciences or related fields.
• You are interested in interdisciplinary collaboration and working in research teams.
• Prior experience in coordinating collaborative research projects is considered an advantage.
• Fluency in both written and spoken German and English is required.

Benefits:

• Contributing to the CRC SHARP, you will become part of an interdisciplinary group of researchers working in an excellent research environment to significantly advance higher education theory and practice.
• The CRC provides all its members with tailored support, coaching and supervision.
• You will be paid an attractive salary at the payscale of TV-L E13, from 40 to 50% FTE (depending on qualifications and previous experience). Your contract is initially limited to 16 months as a parental leave cover.
• Your workplace is centrally located in Munich and easily accessible by public transportation.
• LMU has signed the "Diversity Charter" and is committed to diversity among its employees. We actively promote gender equality

We welcome applications from women and other groups that are currently underrepresented in the academic system.

People with disabilities who are equally as qualified as other applicants will receive preferential treatment.

Contact:

Your detailed application includes a cover letter, your CV and copies of your transcripts and certificates.

Please address your application to Prof. Dr. Frank Fischer and submit your documents no later than 27 March 2026 to .

If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Johanna Vejvoda (****).

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