Research Associate and PhD Candidate (Sustainable Energy Education) | Promotion (m/w/d)

Job Summary

This role offers an exciting opportunity for a Research Associate and PhD Candidate to contribute to the BMFTR-funded GLOP-E project at the Technical University of Dresden, a German University of Excellence. The core mission involves investigating how cooperation between school and external learning locations (labs, companies) can be made more effective and sustainable, focusing specifically on problem-oriented sustainable energy education. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting independent scientific research, operationalizing project goals, analyzing cooperation structures, and optimizing teaching/learning materials. The candidate will execute qualitative and quantitative effectiveness studies (Pre-Post-Follow-Up) measuring variables like interest and evaluation competence. Success in this role requires an excellent university degree in Physics or Teaching with Physics as a major subject, combined with proven experience in developing and evaluating external learning opportunities. This position is ideal for individuals seeking to achieve a PhD while engaging in impactful interdisciplinary research.