PhD Position in Human-Computer Interaction with AI Focus, University of Hohenheim, Germany

Summary

The University of Hohenheim seeks a scientific staff member with the possibility to pursue a PhD in Human-Computer Interaction focusing on artificial intelligence. The role involves teaching support, participation in research projects, designing and conducting scientific studies, statistical data analysis (primarily with R), and contributing to grant acquisition. Candidates must hold an outstanding master’s degree related to HCI, possess strong research and statistical skills, and be able to write and present scientific work in English. The position is fixed‑term until 31 December 2027, offers a salary up to E13 TV‑L, and provides a flexible, family‑friendly work environment on the university’s green campus in Stuttgart‑Hohenheim.

Key Facts

Employer	University of Hohenheim
Department	Institut für Bildung, Arbeit und Gesellschaft, Fg. Nachhaltige Entwicklung und Wandel
Position Type	PhD
Discipline	Human-Computer Interaction
Research Area	Human-Computer Interaction with focus on AI
Degree Required	Master's degree
Salary	Up to E13 TV-L
Funding	Salary up to E13 TV-L
Contract Duration	Fixed-term until 31 December 2027
Deadline	2026-11-30
Employer Contact	Frau Shanti Weller, Administrative Koordination, Phone 0711 459 24750, Email [email protected]
Employer Address	Schloss Hohenheim 1, 70599, Baden-Württemberg

About the Project

The project investigates the psychological aspects of digital transformation, especially the rapid development of artificial intelligence, and examines the human‑machine interface. It combines fundamental psychological research with practical relevance, aiming to understand how human decisions and actions shape and are shaped by emerging digital technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in teaching and research projects
• Design and conduct scientific studies, including literature reviews
• Perform statistical data analysis, mainly using R
• Support acquisition of new research projects
• Deliver high‑level scientific presentations and publications

Required Skills

• Interest in Human-Computer Interaction with AI focus
• Outstanding master’s degree related to HCI
• High reliability, initiative and independent work style
• Proven research methods and statistics knowledge (IRT desirable)
• Motivation for scientific writing and presenting, including in English
• Programming skills (beneficial)

Who Should Apply

Applicants with an outstanding master’s degree in Human-Computer Interaction, psychology, computer science/AI or related fields, strong research and statistical expertise (IRT desirable), high reliability and initiative, and the ability to write and present scientific results in English.

Benefits

• Dynamic and innovative work environment on a green campus
• Diverse and responsible tasks with design freedom
• Secure employment
• Excellent work‑life balance with flexible hours and remote work
• Opportunities for personal and professional development
• Health promotion and university sports
• Job ticket and job bike

About the Employer

The University of Hohenheim is a profile university that combines three faculties—agricultural, natural, and economic and social sciences—on a green campus that promotes collaboration and provides an inspiring setting for research, teaching, and work.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the application deadline?

30 November 2026.

What is the contract duration?

Fixed‑term until 31 December 2027.

What language skills are required?

Scientific writing and presentations in English are required.