Wissenschaft im Dialog (WiD) is the German organisation for science communication of the scientific community. Initiated by the Stifterverband, Wissenschaft im Dialog was founded in 2000 by the leading German science organisations. Further science-related foundations joined as partners. WiD is supported by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research. www.wissenschaft-im-dialog.de

With the science survey Science Barometer (www.sciencebarometer.com), Wissenschaft im Dialog has regularly surveyed German public attitudes towards science and research in population-representative surveys since 2014. Lately, special attention has been paid to monitoring public trust in science and research in Germany within the context of the Covid-19 pandemic. Starting in autumn 2022, WiD will be working on questions of public trust on a European level within the context of the POIESIS project. The POIESIS project brings together seven partners from across Europe, who will study the impact of research integrity issues and societal engagement practices on trust in science. POIESIS’ research objective is to understand how and to what extent societal trust in science, research and innovation is affected by the alignment of research practices with principles of research integrity and by the integration of citizens and societal stakeholders in different phases of the research cycle.

The project brings together seven European partners: Aarhus University (DK), London School of Economics (UK), Wissenschaft im Dialog (GER), National Technical University of Athens (GRE), Instituto Universitário de Lisboa (POR), Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (FRA) and Agencia Estatal Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Cientificas (SP). It is funded by the European Commission within the framework of Horizon Europe.

To join the Science Barometer team at WiD and work with us in the POIESIS project, we are looking -at the earliest opportunity -for a

Research Associate (m/f/d)

Remuneration in accordance with TVöD 13,

The position is limited until August 2025.

The position is part-time with 75-80% of a full-time equivalent.

Your responsibilities:

• Research into public opinion survey data on public trust in science in European countries (researching, securing and synthesising data sources; exploring, constructing and validating indicators) together with other scientific partners in the consortium
• Reporting of the results in the form of project reports, policy papers and scientific publications together with other scientific partners in the consortium
• Conception, organisation and implementation of workshops with international survey experts
• Organisation and implementation of consultative formats (e.g. a townhall meeting, focus groups) with experts and citizens in Germany on public trust in science and scientific integrity

Communication of the POIESIS project within the German science communication community (including at workshops organised by WiD/the POIESIS project, conference presentations etc.)

• Communication of the POIESIS project within the German science communication community (including at workshops organised by WiD/the POIESIS project, conference presentations etc.)
• Project management and independent organization of collaborations with consortium partners, funders and external service providers
• If required supervision of a student assistant working with the Science Barometer team

Our requirements:

• University degree (Diplom/Master/Magister) in the social sciences
• Knowledge of research methods in the social sciences (especially quantitative, experience with the analysis of survey data sets desirable)
• (Professional) experience in/knowledge of science communication practice or research is an advantage
• Fluency in English, both in writing and in speaking, ideally also in German
• High level of motivation and commitment
• Ability to work independently, result-oriented way of working
• Experience in project management is an advantage

Our offer:

• Working within our networks in the German and European science communication community
• An attractive job covering a diverse range of tasks
• A position that is initially limited until August 2025 with the prospect of a follow-up position
• A job in our office in the middle of Berlin (arrangements for home office/permanent remote work outside of Berlin are possible)
• We live an appreciative, open feedback and leadership culture and do not forget to celebrate our successes together.
• We are an innovative employer with flat hierarchies, nice colleagues and a great working atmosphere – whether remotely or at regular team meetings.

For further information, please visit www.wissenschaft-im-dialog.de/en/about-us/

Severely disabled applicants will be given preferential consideration if they are equally qualified.

Please send your application under the keyword "Research Associate POIESIS” and stating the possible starting date by 9th of October 2022 exclusively in digital form (assembled as a PDF file or zip file; max. 1 to 2 files, max. 5 MB) to personal@w-i-d.de. Please address your application to Ms Ricarda Ziegler.