Academic staff member

4 Mar 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz

Department

Institute of Sports

Research Field

Educational sciences » Other

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Germany

Application Deadline

22 Mar 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Berlin)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Part-time

Hours Per Week

25,35

Offer Starting Date

1 May 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Reference Number

47-2024

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) is one of the largest universities in Germany. Thanks to its location in the Rhine-Main science region, the university can unfold to its full potential and showcase its innovative power and dynamism. Its status as a comprehensive university allows for multidisciplinary learning and teaching and has great potential for internationally renowned, interdisciplinary research. Almost all of its institutes are located on a single campus close to the Mainz city center – creating a lively academic culture for researchers, teaching staff, and students from every continent.

Faculty 02: Social Sciences, Media, and Sports / Institute of Sports Science of Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz

Academic staff member

part-time (65 %)

The Department of Theory and Practice of Sports is looking for a research assistant to start on May 1, 2024. The main focus is on the project supported by the German Federal Institute of Sports Science (BISp)

"Evaluation of an integrative concept for interest-oriented talent detection and orientation in all-day elementary school - Follow-up (InterTalent II)"

As a follow-up to the first phase of the project (InterTalent), the aim is to investigate how gaining experience of movement in a variety of sports affects the detection of one's own sporting talent and the commencement of competitive sports training. In a second analysis approach, the relationship between personality profile and talent potential will be examined.

In addition to working on the project, the candidate is expected to support the department in the planning and implementation of scientific formats. 

YOUR TASKS:

• Independent research within the project
• Project management, publication and presentation activities
• Collaboration in the conception of online surveys, interview guidelines and other formats
• Preparation, implementation and evaluation of data surveys
• Communication with parents
• Collaboration in writing the project report
• Collaboration in the academic self-administration of the department

Requirements

Research Field

Educational sciences » Other

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications
YOUR PROFILE:

In addition to the general requirements according to public services law, applicants must meet the recruitment requirements stipulated in § 57 of the Hochschulgesetz of Rhineland-Palatinate.

• Very good scientific university degree in sports science
• Knowledge of empirical social research methods (quantitative and qualitative) is desirable
• High interest and pleasure in academic work
• Reliable, independent and team-oriented way of working
• Very good German and English language skills

Additional Information
Benefits
WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER:

• Exciting and varied scientific work in a strongly application-oriented field of research
• Friendly and collegial working atmosphere in a dynamic team
• “Jobticket”, optional for the entire Rhine-Main area
• Extensive human resources development offer
• Flexible working time arrangements

Selection process

The position is paid according to EG 13 TV-L and to be filled on May 1, 2024. The position is temporary for a fixed term until April 30, 2026. In case of a further project funding an extension of the employment period is planned.

The position serves the purpose of academic qualification (doctorate).

JGU is diverse and welcomes qualified applications from people with varied backgrounds.

We aim to increase the number of women in the field of research and teaching and therefore encourage female researchers to apply.

Candidates with severe disabilities and appropriate qualifications will be given priority.

Are you ready for a new challenge and interested in this varied and responsible position? Then submit your complete application, by March 22, 2024 preferably via the „Apply now“ button.

For questions and further information please contact Prof. Dr. Mark Pfeiffer, e-mail: [email protected] .

Data protection information

Apply now

 

Website for additional job details

https://karriere.uni-mainz.de/

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Faculty 02: Social Sciences, Media, and Sports / Institute of Sports Science

Country

Germany

State/Province

Rhineland Palatinate

City

Mainz

Postal Code

55122

Street

Saarstraße 21

Where to apply

Website

https://stellenboerse.uni-mainz.de/HPv3.Jobs/jgu/stellenangebot/36354/Academic-…

Contact

State/Province

Rhineland-Palatinate

City

Mainz

Website

https://karriere.uni-mainz.de/

Street

Saarstr. 21

Postal Code

55122

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED