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Open positions – join the SHARP team!

The Collaborative Research Centre SHARP (TRR419) will begin its full research activities in October 2025. To strengthen our interdisciplinary team, we are currently searching for exceptional researchers. If you are passionate about shaping the future of higher education through innovative, simulation-based learning, we look forward to receiving your application!

You can find an overview of the SHARP project and its sub-projects here.

You can apply for the positions listed below within the sub-projects. You are also welcome to mention other sub-projects that interest you in your cover letter or the application portal.

Please note the following important information about the application process

  • Read the specific requirements for your application carefully, as deadlines and procedures may vary by position.
  • There are mainly two types of positions:
    • Doctoral positions require a master's degree and are meant for candidates who want to pursue a PhD or other doctorate.
    • Research associate positions are typically meant for doctoral candidates or postdocs, requirements are specified further in the respective texts.
  • Selection and interviews will take place until 30 July 2025. Each sub-project will establish a committee comprising project leaders and cooperation partners to ensure a transparent and fair selection process.
  • All positions are expected to begin in October 2025, in line with the official launch of SHARP´s research activities.
  • Please note that detailed applications must always include a cover letter, CV, and copies of transcripts and certificates.

Application portal for LMU positions

For positions located at LMU Munich, applications must be submitted via our LMU online portal. Information about the opening of the online portal will soon be available on this website. You will then also receive detailed instructions on the application process. Detailed applications always include a cover letter, CV, and copies of transcripts and certificates.

Contact

  • If you have any questions about the SHARP project as a whole, please contact the project coordination.
  • For questions about specific open positions, please contact the respective person listed in the job advertisement.

We look forward to hearing from you! 

List of open positions

Project Area A

ProjectAtJob titleDeadline
A01 LMU - Medical Education Doctoral Researcher / German version 30.06.2025
A01 LMU -  LMU Klinikum Clinician Scientist 30.06.2025
A02 LMU - Mathematics Education Doctoral Researcher / German version 30.06.2025
A03 TUM - Mathematics Education Research Associate / German version 30.06.2025
A04 TUM - Computing Education Research Group Research Associate 16.06.2025
A05 LMU - Physics Education Research Associate 09.07.2025
A05 LMU - Education and Educational Psychology            Research Associate 09.07.2025
A06 LMU - Medical Education Doctoral Researcher 30.06.2025

 Project Area B

ProjectAtJob titleDeadline
B01 LMU - Education and Educational Psychology Research Associate / German version 30.06.2025
B01 LMU - LMU Klinikum Clinician Scientist 30.06.2025
B02 LMU - Education and Educational Psychology Research Associate 30.06.2025
B02 LMU - LMU Klinikum Clinician Scientist / German version 30.06.2025
B03 LMU - Education and Educational Psychology Doctoral Researcher / German version 30.06.2025
B03/06 LMU - LMU Klinikum Clinician Scientist 30.06.2025
B04 LMU - Educational Psychology and Family Studies  Doctoral Researcher / German version 30.06.2025
B05 TUM - Psychology for Teaching and Learning Research Associate 25.06.2025
B05 LMU - Sozialpsychologie Doktorand/in 30.06.2025
B06 LMU - General Education and Educational Research   Research Associate / German version 30.06.2025

 Project Area C

ProjectAtJob titleDeadline
C01 TUM - Educational Psychology Research Associates 20.06.2025
C02 LMU - Physics Education Research Research Associate / German version 09.07.2025
C02 LMU - Medical Education Doctoral Researcher / German version 30.06.2025
C03 TUM - Educational Psychology Research Associates 20.06.2025
C04 LMU - Biology Education Doctoral Researcher / German version 30.06.2025
C05 TUM - Physics Education and Chemistry Education Research Associate 25.06.2025
C06 LMU - Educational Psychology and Learning Sciences Research Associate / German version 06.07.2025
C06 TUM - Formal and Informal Learning Research Associate 06.07.2025

 Overarching Projects

ProjectAtJob titleDeadline
M LMU & TUM Research Associate 30.06.2025
M & INF LMU - Medical Education Postdoctoral Researcher 30.06.2025
INF TUM - Human-Centered Technologies for Learning     Research Associate 25.06.2025
Z LMU - Education and Educational Psychology Scientific Coordinator / German version 30.06.2025