Student Assistant (m/f/x)

About

For the President’s Research Group, the WZB Berlin Social Science Center is looking for a

Student Assistant (m/f/x)

to begin by August 15, 2023, initially for a duration of 12 months and with the possibility of renewal. The position is for 10-15 hours per week.

The WZB Berlin Social Science Center is a publicly financed research institution that conducts leading edge theory-based and problem-oriented social science research (http://www.wzb.eu/en). WZB researchers come from across the globe and work across social science disciplines including sociology, political science, economics, law, and psychology. A member of the Leibniz Association, WZB’s research is directed at the science community, policy makers, the media and the general public.

Your tasks

Supporting the research work of Dr. Jianghong Li in the fields of labor market, gender and family, and public health, specifically:

• Implementing statistical analyses
• Summarizing research results in tables and graphics
• Performing literature searches and reviews
• Organizing literature references using Endnote or other reference managers
• Other general research support duties as required.

Your profile

Essential:

• Advanced Bachelor or Master student in a social science discipline or in public health, social epidemiology
• Fluent English language skills (written and oral)
• Ability to analyze quantitative data using Stata or other software programs (e.g., SPSS or R)
• Ability to portray results in tables and graphs
• Experience in literature search and review
• Excellent communication skills
  Ability to work independently

Desirable:

• A good working knowledge of German (written and oral)
• Knowledge of child health and development, and family research
• Good graphic skills

Our offer

• Remuneration in accordance with TV Stud III of the state of Berlin (currently EUR 12.96 per hour)
• A well-equipped workplace in the center of Berlin
• International, cooperative, and diversified working environment
• In-depth integration into the scientific community in the form of colloquiums and conferences
• Thorough instruction and guidance
• Flexible working hours and the possibility of mobile working (at least 20% of the weekly working hours agreed in the contract)
• We promote a good work-life balance, and our engagement has been certified by audit workandfamily and the European Commission’s Human Resources Strategy for Researchers (HRS4R)
• Cafeteria with modern recreation rooms

Your application

Equally qualified applicants with disabilities will be given preference. We value diversity and welcome all applications – irrespective of gender, nationality, ethnic or social origin, religion, disability, age, or sexual orientation. WZB expressly encourages women or persons with migration backgrounds to apply.

Job interviews are likely to take place in the week beginning July 10, 2023

For more information about WZB, see www.wzb.eu.

Have we sparked your interest? In that case, we are looking forward to receiving your online application by June 18, 2023.