Project Support (Freelance / Honorarbasis) – Quantitative Survey Analysis (TikTalks)

21.01.2026, Studentische Hilfskräfte, Praktikantenstellen, Studienarbeiten

Project Support – Quantitative Survey Analysis (TikTalks)

Project Support (Freelance / Honorarbasis) – Quantitative Survey Analysis (TikTalks)

Responsible Technology Hub e. V.

Start: as soon as possible

Duration: project-based

Workload: by agreement

Location: remote possible

ABOUT THE PROJECT

TikTalks is a mixed-methods research project examining how TikTok’s algorithmic recommendation system shapes perceptions, attitudes, and experiences among young adults. A central component is a large-scale quantitative survey (N ≈ 500–600) combining established psychological measures with newly developed constructs related to algorithmic trust, perceived manipulation, and platform skepticism.

The project is conducted in collaboration with the Professorship of Ethics of AI and Neuroscience at TUM and focuses on empirically grounded, methodologically transparent analysis of user perceptions of algorithmic systems. This call is issued exclusively by the Responsible Technology Hub e. V. (RTH).

YOUR ROLE

You will support the project through preparation, analysis, and initial interpretation of questionnaire data, with a focus on classical survey methodology and theory-driven analysis:

Cleaning, structuring, and documenting survey datasets
Descriptive analyses and inspection of item distributions
Scale evaluation and construction (item analysis, reliability testing)
Exploratory factor analysis / PCA for newly developed or adapted scales
Correlation analyses, group comparisons, and basic regression models
Standard survey research questions (e.g. personality traits and algorithmic trust)
Initial data visualizations (e.g. scale distributions, associations)
Close coordination with the project lead

WHAT YOU BRING

Required:

Master’s degree in Psychology or a closely related field
Experience with quantitative questionnaire studies
Solid background in PCA / exploratory factor analysis
Experience with correlation and regression analyses
Very good command of R
Theory-informed interpretation of statistical results

Desirable:

Experience with newly developed or exploratory constructs
Data visualization in R (e.g. ggplot2)
Interest in social media or algorithmic systems research
Reproducible, script-based workflows

WHAT WE OFFER

Methodological support in an interdisciplinary research project
Close collaboration with project leadership
Contract-based compensation aligned with academic standards

Please note: This is a freelance, project-based support role. It is not a research or qualification position; no publication or authorship is foreseen.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send a short application (CV and brief description of relevant analysis experience) to:

sobieska@responsibletechhub.com
Subject: TikTalks – Survey Analysis (RTH)

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

DATA PROTECTION NOTICE

Personal data submitted as part of the application will be processed solely for recruitment purposes in accordance with Art. 6(1)(b) and Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. Data will be treated confidentially, not shared with third parties, and deleted in line with statutory retention periods.

By submitting your application, you confirm that you have taken note of this information.

Kontakt: sobieska@responsibletechhub.com