The Max Planck Institute for the History of Science (MPIWG), Berlin, Department III, is looking to employ two Student Assistants (up to 80 hours per month) from July 1, 2018 until March 31, 2019 (with the possibility of extension).

Duties

Range from assisting with editorial work on scientific texts (especially in English, German, or Chinese), to supporting project members with the organization of scientific events, the maintenance and updating of the department website, and helping to maintain databases and digital repositories.

Native English speakers with a good command of German and native German speakers with a good command of English are encouraged to apply. Familiarity with the Chinese language is considered an advantage. Applicants must be in at least their third semester of study at a university in Berlin or Brandenburg. They should have a good working knowledge of modern information technology and the ability to work both independently and in a team.

The salary is paid according to the rates for student employment in the frame of the Max Planck Society’s program to support junior scientists.

The Max Planck Society is an equal opportunity employer; the Society is committed to employing more handicapped individuals and especially encourages them to apply.

Information about the Institute can be found here.

Please apply here (https://recruitment.mpiwg-berlin.mpg.de/position/11960329) attaching a letter of application, CV, and a scan of your current Immatrikulations-/Semesterbescheinigung by May 21, 2018.

Only electronic applications will be accepted.