The Center for Adaptive Rationality directed by Ralph Hertwig at the Max Planck Institute for Human Development (Berlin) is seeking applicants for a position as Student Research Assistant to assist the ongoing research in all phases of the scientific process. Research assistants are usually employed on a basis of 60-80h a month. The position lasts for a minimum of 6 months. The anticipated start date is October 1st 2025 or later. The remuneration is 15,84€/h.

Enrolled in a Master’s program at a German university (psychology, cognitive science, computer science, business & economics, or a related field).
High in flexibility and commitment.
Excellent level of English. German is a plus.
Very high achievement level.
High interest in participating in research on artificial intelligence and behavioral science.

Desired qualifications (not all are necessary to apply):
Experience in programming (ideally, Python, R, JavaScript).
Familiar with machine learning and natural language processing.

The Center for Adaptive Rationality is investigating various aspects of judgment and decision-making. We offer you the chance to participate in an international and interdisciplinary research team. The research assistant will be involved in research using large language models to enhance risk communication, in collaboration with the Max Planck Partner Group on Risk Literacy and Communication (RiCoM). https://www.mpib-berlin.mpg.de/2090686/risk-literacy-and-communication

The Max Planck Society strives for gender and diversity equality. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. The Max Planck Society is further committed to increasing the number of individuals with disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourages applications from such individuals.

Please send your application electronically to Dirk Wulff (wulff@mpib-berlin.mpg.de) using the subject line “Application Student RA ARC”. Your application should include the following documents in a single PDF document: (a) a short motivation letter, (b) CV without a photo, and (c) relevant school/university certificates and references. Applications are considered until August 31st.

Here you will find the data protection declaration for the processing of personal data within the scope of your application. https://www.mpib-berlin.mpg.de/1589569/en_infos_bewerbung-23-01-17.pdf