Freie Universität Berlin, with approximately 33,500 students, 460 professors, and 4,660 staff members, holds a leading position in research and teaching and is one of Germany’s multiple award-winning universities of excellence.

The position to be filled is located at the Media Effects Research unit at the Institute for Media and Communication Studies. The institute has 11 research groups covering the full thematic and methodological range of communication science. The Media Effects Research unit focuses on the influence of media in modern digital media environments on cognitive processes, opinion formation, and behavior. A particular focus is on the use and effects of political communication.

What we offer:
At Freie Universität Berlin, you will benefit from an attractive and modern research infrastructure. We offer you a great, inspiring, and appreciative working atmosphere in an internationally oriented team. As a team, we regularly engage in exchanges, such as feedback discussions, team meetings, shared lunches, and team retreats. Funds are available for data collection, training, and conference participation. We value a good work-life balance, and therefore, after agreement, we offer the option of working remotely (from home) for part of your working hours.

Job description:
• Participation in research, teaching, and administration of the Media Effects Research unit
• Working in the field of empirical content, reception, and effects research, particularly in political communication
• Presenting your research at national and international conferences
• Publishing your research in international academic journals
• Contributing to the application for third-party funded projects
• Independent teaching of university courses (e.g., seminars)
• Participation in academic self-administration is expected
• The activity serves the own scient qualification.You are expected to submit a doctoral agreement after 12 months

Requirements:
• Completed university degree (Magister, Diplom, Master) in Communication Science or a related social science field (e.g., Psychology, Political Science)

Desirable:
• Solid knowledge of empirical social research, especially quantitative methods and statistical data analysis
• initial experience in conducting laboratory and online studies
• initial experience with survey software
• interest in an international research orientation
• excellent written and spoken English skills
• team spirit and strong organizational skills

For further information, please contact Prof. Dr. Christian von Sikorski (cristina.di.fabio@fu-berlin.de / 030 838 63340).

How to apply:
Please send your application with the following documents, citing the reference PuK-MW 2025 in PDF format by email to Prof. Christian von Sikorski:
• motivation letter (3 pages max.)
• academic CV
• llist of publications and a list of your talks and conference presentations (if applicable)
• PDF of your thesis (e.g., Master's thesis)
• certificates