The Max Planck Institute for the Study of Societies (MPIfG) conducts basic research on the governance of modern societies. It aims to develop an empirically based theory of the social and political foundations of modern economies by investigating the interrelation between social, economic, and political action. Building on the disciplinary traditions of sociology and political science, the Institute’s research program aims to combine and develop the approaches of new economic sociology and comparative and international political economy. We currently have an immediate opportunity for a bachelor’s or master’s student who is enrolled at a university in Germany and interested in working around 8 hours per week as a
Student Assistant (f/m/d) for Dr. Karen Lillie
on her research project “Schooling Choices of Wealthy Families in Germany”.
Your role:
- Literature review
- Support with the preparation of fieldwork (recruitment letters, consent forms, interview guidelines, etc.)
- Transcription of interviews
- General research assistance
Your background and skills:
- Relevant course of study in sociology or a comparable discipline; additional familiarity with the literature on education and/or gender studies is preferred
- Strong English language skills (reading, writing, speaking)
- Ability to work independently and with attention to detail
- Experience with summarizing literature and/or conducting interviews is preferred
What we offer:
You will work at a renowned research institute in an international environment. You will have access to the MPIfG’s data and library resources and the opportunity to participate in events organized by the Institute. As part of a fixed-term employment contract (WissZeitVG), we offer remuneration in accordance with the Max Planck Society’s guidelines on support for junior scientists; the current rates are 13.08 euros per hour for bachelor’s students and 13.65 euros per hour for master’s students.
A collaborative and collegial working environment is integral to the MPIfG. Starting from the application process, we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all of our employees. The compatibility of career and family is also one of our key concerns, as is the employment of people with disabilities.
How to apply:
Please upload your full application documents in English (cover letter, CV, copies of diplomas and current proof of enrolment) as a single PDF to our online application portal. We regret that we cannot consider applications by post or email. The closing date for applications is September 10, 2024.
