Faculty of Psychology :
CRC 1844
Developmental psychology; Prof. Dr. Sabine Seehagen
In order to fill a fixed-term position in part-time (19.915 hours/week = 50%) from 01.01.2027, pending funding approval, we are looking for an
Outreach Coordinator (m,f,x)
The Collaborative Research Center “Episodic Memory” (CRC 1844) is an interdisciplinary research consortium bringing together researchers from psychology, computational neuroscience, philosophy, and neuroscience. It comprises 18 subprojects led by 22 principal investigators across six universities and is coordinated at Ruhr University Bochum (RUB). CRC 1844 investigates episodic memory—the ability to remember specific events from one’s personal past—from multiple disciplinary perspectives. A central goal of the consortium is to communicate research on episodic memory and its relevance beyond the scientific community, foster dialogue between science and society, and to develop innovative educational and participatory formats for engaging different target groups with research on episodic memory.
We are seeking an Outreach Coordinator to lead the strategic development, implementation, and coordination of outreach and science communication activities within CRC 1844. As the central point of contact for outreach, the coordinator will work closely with researchers across the consortium to communicate research on episodic memory to diverse audiences and foster dialogue between science and society. As a member of the coordination team they will develop and implementt public engagement and educational activities, support citizen science initiatives, coordinate the CRC’s digital presence, and collaborate with internal and external partners to strengthen the visibility and societal impact of the consortium’s research.
| Scope: | part-time |
| Duration: | fixed-term,
31.12.2030, pending funding approval |
| Start: | from 01.01.2027, pending funding approval |
| Apply by: |
2026-11-29 |
Your tasks:
• Proactively engage with the CRC’s researchers to identify research findings, topics, and activities suitable for science communication and public engagement.
• Develop accessible and engaging formats for communicating the CRC’s own research on episodic memory and that of others to different audiences, from children to older adults.
• Develop, organize, and coordinate public engagement activities, including public lectures, workshops, exhibitions, discussion events, and activities for schools and other educational settings.
• Co-design and implement target-group-specific curricula, educational formats, and materials across the CRC’s research areas in close collaboration with the Professional School of Education.
• Support the development and implementation of citizen science initiatives associated with the CRC’s game and facilitate interaction between researchers and participating members of the public.
• Build, maintain, and further develop the CRC’s digital presence, including its website and social media channels, and coordinate the creation and publication of digital content.
• Produce and coordinate communication materials such as research stories, news items, newsletters, brochures, and other digital and print materials.
• Support and advise researchers in communicating their work to non-specialist audiences and contribute to training in science communication and public engagement.
• Establish and maintain relationships with university communication and outreach units, schools and other educational institutions, cultural organizations, and other relevant external partners.
• Represent the CRC at public events, science festivals, exhibitions, and other outreach and science communication activities.
• Monitor and evaluate the CRC’s outreach activities and use the results to continuously improve its outreach and communication strategy.
Your profile:
- A master’s degree, or equivalent, in educational science, science communication, media or digital studies, the humanities, psychology, cognitive science, or a closely related field
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills in both English and German, including the ability to communicate complex scientific topics clearly, accurately, and engagingly to different target audiences
- Ability to work independently, proactively, and in a well-organized manner. Strong organizational and project management skills, including the ability to coordinate activities involving multiple researchers, institutions, and external partners
- Proficiency in managing digital communication platforms, including website maintenance using content management systems (CMS) and social media channels
- Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills and a collaborative approach to working in a multidisciplinary and international research environment
- Practical experience in curriculum development, didactic concept design, or the development of educational content and formats for different target groups is an advantage
- Practical experience in planning, coordinating, and implementing science communication, educational outreach, or public engagement projects, preferably in an academic or research environment is an advantage
- Experience with citizen science, game-based learning, or serious games is an advantage
We offer:
- Extensive training and professional development opportunities
- A varied sports program with around 100 sport disciplines and the university's own gym
- Discounts for bike rental systems and bike purchases
- 30 days paid vacation/year
- Paid time off on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve
- Annual one-off special payment
The CRC will be housed at the new research building THINK in Bochum, which is not only equipped with cutting edge technology, but also houses a childcare area (which includes, e.g., an outside play area, bedroom), parent child offices, common rooms to foster networking, etc.
We are committed to providing a supportive work environment for female researchers and those with young children. Our university provides mentoring and coaching opportunities specifically aimed at women in research. We have a strong research network with female role models and will provide opportunities to meet with them. Wherever possible, events will be scheduled during regular childcare hours. Special childcare can be arranged if events must be scheduled outside of regular hours, in case of sickness and during school or daycare closures. Where childcare is not an option, parents will be offered a home office solution. We strongly encourage applications from qualified women and persons with disabilities.
Further information:
The position is salaried and based on the collective agreement of the Länder (TV-L). If the personal and collective agreement requirements are met, the employee will receive pay grade 13 TV-L.
Further information can be found at https://oeffentlicher-dienst.info/ (in German).
The place of work is Ruhr University Bochum.The Ruhr-Universität Bochum is one of Germany’s leading research universities, addressing the whole range of academic disciplines. A highly dynamic setting enables researchers and students to work across the traditional boundaries of academic subjects and faculties. To create knowledge networks within and beyond the university is Ruhr-Universität Bochum’s declared aim.
The Ruhr-Universität Bochum stands for diversity and equal opportunities. For this reason, we favour a working environment composed of heterogeneous teams, and seek to promote the careers of individuals who are underrepresented in our respective professional areas. The Ruhr-Universität Bochum expressly requests job applications from women. In areas in which they are underrepresented they will be given preference in the case of equivalent qualifications with male candidates. Applications from individuals with disabilities are most welcome.
Contact persons for further information:
Prof. Dr. Sabine Seehagen
, Tel.: +49 234 32 22672
To apply please upload your cover letter, CV, transcripts, and letters of reference, as single PDF file, via the link at the bottom of the page.
Travel costs, accommodation costs and loss of earnings or other application costs for job interviews can unfortunately not be reimbursed.
We look forward to receiving your application via our online application portal by 2026-11-29. Please make sure to mention the reference number ANR 6208.
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