Benedikt Morschheuser
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PhD Doctoral Researcher in Games in Science Communication and Immunology University of Bamberg in Germany
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Immunology
Funding
Paid doctoral researcher position at 100% of regular working time, paid according to TV-L E13. The post is initially fixed-term until 31.12.2029 and is tied to the project duration.
Deadline
Expired
Country
Germany
University
University of Bamberg
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About this position
Doctoral Researcher (PhD) in Games in Science Communication at the University of Bamberg, Germany.
This opening is part of the DFG Collaborative Research Center SFB 1755 CASCAID and the Gamification Research Group in the Department of Information Systems. The project focuses on designing and studying games for science communication and patient communication, especially around immunology, autoimmune diseases, and innovative therapeutic approaches.
The successful candidate will help co-create the “Immunoverse”, a metaverse-style environment for immunology research and outreach. The work includes designing and developing interactive multiplayer games on platforms such as Roblox, conducting empirical studies on how game design affects understanding, engagement, social dynamics, and attitudes toward medical research, and deriving design knowledge for effective serious games.
Research themes include games, gamification, human-computer interaction, virtual worlds, VR, design science research, participatory design, and science communication. The position is interdisciplinary and connects psychology, design, computer science, and medical communication.
Eligibility highlights: a very good master’s degree or equivalent in business information systems, media informatics, game design, media psychology, psychology with IT relevance, HCI, or a related field; experience with empirical and design-oriented methods is preferred; game development experience with Roblox Studio, Unity3D, Unreal, or Minecraft is an advantage; very good English is required.
Funding: paid doctoral researcher position, 100% TV-L E13, initially fixed-term until 31.12.2029.
Application deadline: 31 July 2026.
How to apply: email your application to Prof. Dr. Benedikt Morschheuser with cover letter, CV, certificates, recent academic writing samples, and publications if available.
Funding details
Paid doctoral researcher position at 100% of regular working time, paid according to TV-L E13. The post is initially fixed-term until 31.12.2029 and is tied to the project duration.
What's required
A very good university degree at master’s level or equivalent in business information systems, media informatics, game design, media psychology, psychology with IT relevance, human-computer interaction, or a related discipline. Applicants should have creativity and a strong drive to turn ideas into working solutions, knowledge of empirical and design-oriented research methods such as Design Science Research, Participatory Design, prototyping, and laboratory or field experiments, and first experience developing digital games with Roblox Studio, Unity3D, Unreal, or Minecraft is advantageous. Interest in games, gamification, virtual worlds, or VR is expected, along with a high level of responsibility, determination, perseverance, and pioneering spirit. Very good written and spoken English is required.
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Professors
Professor of Information Systems
Germany
Research Interests
Social Psychology
Behavioral Economics
Game-based Learning
Gamification
Reward Processing
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