Research Associate (f/m/d) with focus on community building for the Real-World Lab “Accessibility”

Organisationseinheit

Institut Entwerfen und Bautechnik (IEB), Institut für Anthropomatik und Robotik (IAR)

Ihre Aufgaben

The Real-World Lab (RWL) “Accessibility” is concerned with the design, development and evaluation of novel technologies and spatial configurations that can be leveraged by disabled people to lead self-determined lives. We seek to work in cross-disciplinary collaboration that bridges the gap between humans, technology, and the built environment, bringing together computer science, architecture, and other relevant disciplines. We also aim for a participatory, user-centered research approach in which our projects are directly shaped by and evaluated with future users. To enable this vision, we are seeking for a lab manager.

Yor Main Tasks:

• Establishing a network of individuals and institutions that actively build links with citizens, non-profit stakeholders, and academic partners
• Supporting funding acquisition efforts in the broad research domain of accessibility
• Managing research projects, supervision of researchers and research funding
• Carrying out research related to accessibility in relationship with built spaces and/or technology
• Contributing to outreach efforts of the RWL “Accessibility”, including dissemination
• Teaching accessibility in relation to either the built environment or technology

Eintrittstermin

as soon as possible

Ihre Qualifikation

• You have completed a Master’s degree and a doctorate
• Interest in communicating with different stakeholders in an approachable and inclusive way, ability to adapt the scientific language for different audiences and in different contexts
• Management skills and first experience in directing research (e.g., evidenced by supervision of undergraduate students, projects)
• Prior experience of working in accessibility is required, and we expect a view on disability that aligns with our positionality on disabled self-determination
• Fluent in German and in English. In particular, fluency in German is expected at a level that can support exchange with citizens, research participants, and local partner organizations.
• Experience with grant writing is desirable, but not required

Salary

Salary category 13, depending on the fulfillment of professional and personal requirements.