As part of the PAL project, the digital transformation in the field of AI in the Saxony and Brandenburg region is to be promoted for regionally based medium-sized companies by providing innovative digital processes in the field of competence analysis, personnel development and the organization of interdisciplinary product developments.

The position includes the following tasks in particular:

• Conception, technical development and programming of the software instruments for the competence analysis realized within the project,
• Design and technical development of the data analysis tools for the participating companies,
• Analysis and evaluation of technical risks in the development process,
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative relationships with external companies and research institutions,
• Development, adaptation and transformation of industrial psychology measurement methods in the field of competence analysis, aptitude diagnostics and resilience analysis into digital indirect measurement methods,
• Realization of effective human-computer interaction in the developed solutions,
• Promoting cooperation between internal and external project participants,
• Conducting meetings, workshops and stand-up meetings to track status and find solutions,
• Creating risk management strategies for the technical development processes,
• Identifying and proactively managing potential risks during the introduction of digital processes,
• Independent documentation and reporting in line with project requirements.

The following knowledge and skills are required

• academic degree in the field of psychology with a focus on work and organizational psychology;
• sound knowledge of microcontroller programming,
• advanced programming skills in C#, Java and R,
• extensive professional experience in project management of interdisciplinary projects in the field of engineering science with own product developments in the field of networked software or sensor systems - preferably in the context of cooperation between universities and companies,
• Expertise in statistical analysis methods and data processing,
• Experience in the application of quantitative and qualitative research methods,
• familiarity with national and international journals and conferences,
• analytical thinking and willingness to conduct research,
• strong communication skills and the ability to present complex solutions.

In addition, the following are desirable

• Extensive professional experience in the field of new technical developments in the context of interdisciplinary cooperation projects - preferably between medium-sized companies and research institutions,
• sound knowledge in the field of software development,
• experience in project work including presentation and documentation.

We expect from you

• Team orientation and the ability to work in an interdisciplinary environment,
• independence and initiative in project work,
• a high degree of accuracy and reliability,
• curiosity and openness to innovative approaches and technologies,
• practical experience in personnel development and/or management consulting in this field,
• Willingness to undertake business trips, if necessary nationwide and
• Willingness and interest in further professional and personal development.