Research Assistant in the Department of Psychology, Human Factors, Cognitive Sciences, Work and Organizational Psychology, Human-Computer Interaction or cf. (m/f/d)

The Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM) is a federal scientific and technical authority based in Berlin. As a departmental research institution of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, we examine and advise on the protection of people, the environment and property. Our activities in materials science, materials technology and chemistry focus on the technical safety of products and processes. Become part of our team of dedicated employees! The aim is to strengthen our team in the field of “Acoustic and Electromagnetic Processes” in Berlin-Steglitz on 01.06.2026

(m/w/d) of the Department of Psychology, Human Factors, Cognition, Labour and Organizational Psychology, Human Computer Interaction or cf. Group E13 TVöD Time contract until 31.12.2028 Full time / part-time

Analysis and design of the human-AI task division in AI-supported systems of non-destructive testing (ZfP) Identification and structuring of user-specific requirements for transparency, clarity and interaction design based on qualitative and quantitative empirical surveys Conception, implementation and evaluation of empirical studies on the evaluation of the developed AI prototype (e.g. usability, usage and acceptance analyses) deriving sound design recommendations to promote comprehensibility, reasonable trust and safe application Scientific evaluation, publication and presentation of the results and cooperation on project and transfer activities Specialized guidance for student assistants as well as support for student graduates in the area of Human-KI interaction

Completed academic studies (master or comparable) in psychology, human factors, cognition, work and organizational psychology, human-computer interaction or a related subject Knowledge in human-machine interaction, human factors or cognitive-psychological basics of technical systems Experience in the design and implementation of qualitative and/or quantitative empirical studies Knowledge of the statistical analysis of empirical data Ability to independent scientific work Very good knowledge of German and English in word and writing Good communication and information behaviour, targeted and structured working methods, initiative / willingness to use and capability, willingness to make decisions and ability to decide, and willingness to cooperate It would also be desirable: Experience with usability evaluation and/or analysis of trust and acceptance of technical systems Knowledge in the field of KI (XAI), automation or safety-critical systems Experience in interdisciplinary research projects

Work in national and international networks with universities, research institutions and industrial companies Attractive and modern working environment with excellent infrastructure and equipment at the latest scientific level (Labore etc.) A research and development space for own innovative ideas Accompanying seminar and final work Good compatibility of work and private life [Work-Life-Balance] (possibility of mobile work [up to 60 %], flexible working time design, 30 days leave and use of up to 12 days of equalisation per year and part-time opportunities)