Student Assistant (m/f/d): Political Economy and Integration
The Centre for Eastern European and International Studies is seeking to hire
a student assistant (m/f/d)
The Centre for East European and International Studies (ZOiS) is an independent, international, publicly funded research institute. It focuses on foundational and policy-relevant academic research on Eastern Europe and shares the results with policymakers, the media, and the broader public.
We are looking for support in the research cluster
Tasks:
- Literature, media and background research
- Support with data analysis (quantitative/qualitative)
- Support with the transcription of interviews
- Support in the preparation and implementation of events
Requirements:
- at least two completed university semesters
- studies in political science, social science or economics
- proficiency in Office software and knowledge of quantitative methods are required; experience with Python/R for data extraction and processing is desirable but not required
- interest in International Political Economy (especially regarding the role of the EU and China for economic development in Eastern Europe and Central Asia) as well as in Russia’s political economy and economic policy
- very good command of English and Russian; knowledge of Central Asian languages is desirable but not required
- independent, precise and reliable work
The working time is 10 hours per week, and remuneration is based on the Collective Agreement for Student Employees (TV Stud III) (currently 15.08 EUR per hour). The position is to be filled as soon as possible and is initially limited to 12 months, with the possibility of an extension thereafter.
We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications – regardless of the applicant’s gender, nationality, ethnic and social origins, religion/beliefs, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity. Applications from women and applicants with a migration biography are expressly welcome. Equally qualified applicants with recognised disabilities will be given preference.
If you have any questions, please contact the human resources team: bewerbung(at)zois-berlin(dot)de
Please send your application in one PDF file (max. 6 MB) with the reference number SHK12_2026 by 4 October 2026 to bewerbung(at)zois-berlin(dot)de.
The interviews will be conducted online on 9 and/or 12 October 2026.
Data protection:
By submitting your application, you are providing us with information so that ZOiS can process your application. Your personal data will be treated confidentially and stored securely in compliance with the provisions of data protection laws.