The GIGA seeks to hire a
Student Assistant (m/f/d)
to support the research project “COVID-19 and Executive Personalization in Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, Latin America and the MENA Region” funded by the DFG. Working time for the position will be 10 hours per week, starting as soon as possible for 6 months with the possibility of contract extension. Currently, the remuneration is gross € 13,25 (Bachelor Student) / € 15,21 (Master Student) per hour.
Data collection and coding of international and national news articles.
Literature search and management using Zotero.
Very good proficiency in English.
Excellent analytical and comparative skills.
Good interpersonal skills and ability to work independently.
Enrolment as a student of political science, sociology, area studies or related social science discipline at a German university (if BA; 3rd semester or higher starting in April 2024), preferably in Hamburg or its vicinity.
Experience in researching political and/or public health topics in Latin America and very good proficiency in Spanish.
Experience with the collection of press data.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, especially Word and Excel.
MA students are particularly welcome to apply.
Please send your application as a single PDF file, which includes a brief motivation letter, a CV, and a transcript of records, via e-mail to Dr. Martin Acheampong (martin.acheampong@giga-hamburg.de) no later than 6 June 2024. Job interviews are scheduled to take place on 12 June 2024.
If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Dr. Martin Acheampong (e-mail: martin.acheampong@giga-hamburg.de).