Research Assistant

Max Planck Institute for Human Development
Berlin
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Bewerbungsfrist: 08.09.2024
Veröffentlicht am: 21.08.2024
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Research Assistant (m/f/div) Focus: Communication
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The
Center for Humans and Machines (CHM)
at the Max Planck Institute for Human Development in Berlin conducts interdisciplinary science to understand, anticipate, and shape major disruptions from digital media and artificial intelligence to the way we think, learn, work, play, cooperate, and govern. Our goal is to understand how machines are shaping human society today and how they may continue to shape it in the future. The Center is comprised of an interdisciplinary, international, and diverse group of scholars and a science-support team.

To complement this team, we are looking to hire an enthusiastic

Research Assistant (m/f/div) | Focus: Communication

(up to pay group 9b TVöD, 39 hours per week, contract limited to two years)
The cross-functional position requires beginner-level experience in science communication and project management while offering opportunities for learning and growth in areas like self-management, agile working methods, etc. As a research assistant, you will complement the existing science-support team of the center by self-responsibly accomplishing various science-related management tasks.

Your tasks

PR and communication

• Draft content for web and social media
• Explore new channels for science communication
• Assist in producing the research report
• Support internal communication on various channels

Events

• Manage the CHM Seminar Series
• Help to organize conferences, career days, etc.

Hospitality

• Manage visits of scientists and providing support with necessary arrangements

Project management

• Support managing large-scale research projects, e.g., with procurement workflows or data collection

Additionally, you will support the CHM Science Support team with upcoming tasks and cover the Director’s office in their absence.

Your profile

• Preferably, a bachelor’s degree in science communication, science management, or other management / communication-related programs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in German and English
• Familiarity with digital tools and platforms for project management and communication (e.g., Trello, Figma, etc.)
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with team members and external partners
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and proactive problem-solving
• Curiosity for science on AI; passion to help realize research

Our offer

• A position with a pay grade up to

9b TVöD

; remuneration and social benefits correspond to the regulations of the TVöD Bund

• Full-time position (39 hours / week)
• 30 vacation days, plus December 24th and 31st off
• Possibility to work partly remotely (e.g., from home office)
• A family-friendly workplace with a great work-life balance culture
• An appreciative work atmosphere with frequent feedback and space to grow
• Comprehensive onboarding and the possibility to learn new skills
• Being part of a highly motivated international interdisciplinary team
• The institute offers equal opportunities, varied training, and health courses s (e.g., yoga)

The Max Planck Society strives for gender and diversity equality. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.
The Max Planck Society is committed to increasing the number of individuals with disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourages applications from such individuals.

Your application

We look forward to receiving your application, including a

• cover letter,
• CV

without a photo

,

• job references.

in a single PDF file until September 8, 2024:

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The data protection declaration for the processing of personal data within the scope of your application can be found here:

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