Student Research Assistant, Cross-cultural Survey Methods (SHK_SDM_2025_029)

GESIS - Leibniz-Institute for the Social Sciences in Mannheim; Mannheim; Hybrid; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading research institute in Mannheim is seeking a Student Research Assistant to support survey methodology projects. The role involves compiling documentation and assisting in research activities. Ideal for graduate students in social sciences with good MS Office and statistical package skills. Offers flexibility in hours and mobile working options.

Leistungen

Flexible working hours

Mobile working options

Company health management

Discounted sports participation

Further training opportunities

Qualifikationen

• Ongoing Master study in relevant field.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Experience in at least one statistical package.
• Diligent and independent working style.
• Interest in long-term employment.

Aufgaben

• Support quality reporting by compiling cross-country documentation.
• Assist research on survey methodology.
• Help organize international conferences and workshops.

Kenntnisse

Proficiency in MS Office

Experience in statistical packages

Diligent and independent working

Ausbildung

Ongoing Master study in social sciences, psychology, sociology, or data science

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

GESIS – Leibniz-Institute for the Social Sciences is an internationally active research institute, funded by federal and state governments and member of the Leibniz Association. Starting on October 15, 2025 our Department Survey Design & Methodology (SDM), Team Cross-cultural Survey Methods located in Mannheim, is looking for a Student Research Assistant (14,87 € hourly rate, 36 hrs./ month, temporary).

The department Survey Design & Methodology (SDM) is nationally and internationally recognized for its expertise in survey methodology, gained over many years by conducting own research as well as consulting on and implementing renowned survey projects.

Your tasks will be:

• Supporting the ESS\'s quality reporting by compiling cross-country comparative documentation and statistical analyses
• Supporting research on survey methodology
• Supporting the organization of international conferences and workshops

Your profile:

• Ongoing Master study in social sciences, psychology, sociology, or data science
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Experience in at least one statistical package
• Diligent and independent working style and interest in long-term employment
• Insight into the quality aspects of a renowned international survey study
• Application and further development of the knowledge and skills in survey methodology and statistical analysis acquired at university
• Flexible working hours and the possibility of up to 60% mobile working within Germany
• Very good conditions for reconciling work and family life
• Holistic company health management and discounted participation in the university\'s sports programme
• Promotion of your skills through further training measures

Contact

For further information concerning the tasks please contact Dr Angelika Scheuer via 0621-1246-406 or via E-Mail ([e-mail]). If you have questions about the application process, please contact Michaela Kurtov via E-Mail ([e-mail]).

Interested?

Please apply via our Online-application portal until September 28, 2025. Our reference number is: SHK_SDM_2025_029

GESIS is one of the world\'s leading social science infrastructure facilities, supporting researchers at all levels of their research projects with expertise and infrastructure services. We help ensure that socially relevant questions can be answered based on reliable data, the latest scientific methods and research information. We help with study planning and data collection, provide high-quality research data, support with data preparation and analysis, and finally with data archiving. GESIS helps you gain further qualifications. We offer our employees a wide range of career opportunities in an appealing work environment with a high degree of personal responsibility and creative freedom. With us, you will work in an international environment in the heart of Mannheim and Cologne and benefit from a flexible work environment as well as internal and external networks.

GESIS ensures compliance with the guidelines for the severely disabled and promotes professional equality between women and men. Full-time positions can also be filled on a part-time basis.

As a family-friendly employer, we have been certified by the “berufundfamilie” audit since 2010.

Further information on working at GESIS can be found here.