The candidate should be strongly qualified regarding research on individual knowledge acquisition and knowledge application with a special focus regarding the use of methods and theories from Cognitive Science. Moreover, s/he should have experience regarding research on using digital media for fostering learning and knowledge processes.
Task requirements include supervision of research groups as well as participation in the steering committee and in the further development of the institute. The KMRC, Institut für Wissensmedien/Knowledge Media Research Center, is an innovative research institute with a focus on knowledge acquisition and knowledge exchange with modern information- and communication technologies. The KMRC is a member of the Leibniz-Association and is committed to international scientific standards. (for more information: www.iwm-kmrc.de)

The position serves the advancement of young researchers (according to § 50 para. 2 clause 5 State law on universities and colleges, Baden-Württemberg). The appointment is conducted under civil service status for the duration of 3 years. A temporary reappointment is permissible if a total duration of 6 years is not exceeded. In case of a limited continuation of the civil service status by renewed temporary appointment there is no need for a repeated appointment procedure.
 
A prerequisite for the employment is either a habilitation or a strong record of post-doctoral scientific research that is equivalent to a habilitation in Germany as well as proven teaching skills. The University and the KMRC are striving to increase the proportion of women in research and teaching and therefore strongly encourage qualified female scientists to apply for this position. In case of equal qualification, disabled applicants will be considered preferentially.

Applications should be sent together with a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a list of scientific publications, a teaching record, and a research plan via email byMarch 31, 2012 to the Dean of the Faculty of Science at the University of Tuebingen (dekanat@mnf.uni-tuebingen.de).