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 application portal:
- The application portal will be open from 18 June to 9 July 2025.
- Read the specific requirements for your application carefully, as deadlines may vary by position.
- You can find the portal and further information here.
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
| Project | At | Job title | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | LMU - Medical Education | Doctoral Researcher / German version | June 30, 2025 |
| A01 | LMU - LMU Klinikum | Clinician Scientist | June 30, 2025 |
| A02 | LMU - Mathematics Education | Doctoral Researcher / German version | June 30, 2025 |
| A03 | TUM - Mathematics Education | Research Associate / German version | June 30, 2025 |
| A04 | TUM - Computing Education Research Group | Research Associate | June 16, 2025 |
| A05 | LMU - Physics Education | Research Associate | July 09, 2025 |
| A05 | LMU - Education and Educational Psychology | Research Associate | July 09, 2025 |
| A06 | LMU - Medical Education | Doctoral Researcher | June 30, 2025 |
Project Area B
| Project | At | Job title | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | LMU - Education and Educational Psychology | Research Associate / German version | June 30, 2025 |
| B01 | LMU - LMU Klinikum | Clinician Scientist | June 30, 2025 |
| B02 | LMU - Education and Educational Psychology | Research Associate | June 30, 2025 |
| B02 | TUM - Educational Psychology | Research Associate | June 30, 2025 |
| B02 | LMU - LMU Klinikum | Clinician Scientist / German version | June 30, 2025 |
| B03 | LMU - Education and Educational Psychology | Doctoral Researcher / German version | June 30, 2025 |
| B03/06 | LMU - LMU Klinikum | Clinician Scientist | June 30, 2025 |
| B04 | LMU - Educational Psychology and Family Studies | Doctoral Researcher / German version | June 30, 2025 |
| B04 | University of Augsburg - Learning Analytics | Doctoral Researcher / German version | July 02, 2025 |
| B05 | TUM - Psychology for Teaching and Learning | Research Associate | June 25, 2025 |
| B05 | LMU - Sozialpsychologie | Doktorand/in | June 30, 2025 |
| B06 | LMU - General Education and Educational Research | Research Associate / German version | June 30, 2025 |
Project Area C
| Project | At | Job title | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | TUM - Educational Psychology | Research Associates | June 20, 2025 |
| C02 | LMU - Physics Education Research | Research Associate / German version | July 09, 2025 |
| C02 | LMU - Medical Education | Doctoral Researcher / German version | June 30, 2025 |
| C03 | TUM - Educational Psychology | Research Associates | June 20, 2025 |
| C04 | LMU - Biology Education | Doctoral Researcher / German version | June 30, 2025 |
| C05 | TUM - Physics Education and Chemistry Education | Research Associate | June 25, 2025 |
| C06 | LMU - Educational Psychology and Learning Science | Research Associate / German version | July 06, 2025 |
| C06 | TUM - Formal and Informal Learning | Research Associate | July 06, 2025 |
Overarching Projects
| Project | At | Job title | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| M | LMU & TUM | Research Associate | June 30, 2025 |
| M & INF | LMU - Medical Education | Postdoctoral Researcher | June 30, 2025 |
| INF | TUM - Human-Centered Technologies for Learning | Research Associate | June 25, 2025 |
| Z | LMU - Education and Educational Psychology | Scientific Coordinator / German version | June 30, 2025 |