Master Chemistry as PhD Candidate - Analysing Quantitative & Qualitative Data

Contributing to a collaborative DFG-funded research project investigating how authentic, context-based learning environments can foster interest in chemistry education

Planning, organising and conducting empirical studies in student laboratories and regular chemistry classrooms

Analysing quantitative and qualitative data using advanced statistical methods and integrating the findings within a mixed-methods research design

Contributing to the design and evaluation of context-based teaching and learning materials and supporting their transfer into school practice

Publishing and presenting research findings at national and international level, as well as contributing to teacher professional development

Supervising student assistants and co-supervising undergraduate theses

Completing an independent doctoral dissertation within the project's research area

First State Examination for a teaching qualification or a master's degree in chemistry, or an equivalent master's degree in chemistry qualifying you to teach at secondary school level

An interest in chemistry education research and in pursuing a doctorate within the project's research area

Excellent German and good English language skills

Benefits: We Have a Lot To Offer

~ Regular promotion to the next level and increase in salary pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement for the public service of the German Länder (TV-L) or remuneration pursuant to the Bavarian Public Servants Remuneration Act (BayBesG) plus an additional annual bonus

~The opportunity to pursue a doctorate within a fully funded DFG project, with a clearly defined doctoral research framework and collaboration with a second chemistry education research team

Professional development opportunities offered by the Graduate Centre, opportunities to present at national and international conferences, flexible working hours and the option of working from home on a pro rata basis

Severely disabled persons as defined by the German Severely Disabled Persons Act will be given preferential consideration if they have the same professional qualifications and personal aptitude and if the advertised position is suitable for severely disabled persons. All advertised positions are generally suitable for part-time work unless stated otherwise in the job posting.