The GIGA seeks to hire
up to three Student Assistants (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 each position will be 10 hours per week, starting as soon as possible for 6 months with the possibility of contract extension. Student Assistants will be required to be physically present in Hamburg. Currently, the remuneration is gross €12,41 per hour.
Tasks:
Data collection and coding of international and national news articles.
Literature search and management using Zotero.
General requirements for all Student Assistants:
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.
In addition one of the following specific requirements apply:
Experience in researching political and/or public health topics in Sub-Saharan Africa and very good proficiency in French.
Experience in researching political and/or public health topics in Latin America and very good proficiency in Spanish.
Experience in researching political and/or public health topics in the Middle East and North Africa and very good proficiency in Arabic.
Desired requirements for all Student Assistants:
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, as well as any questions regarding the position via e-mail to Dr. Martin Acheampong. Applications include a brief motivation letter, a CV, and a transcript of records, and are to be sent in no later than 22 April 2024. Interviews are scheduled to take place on 6 May 2024.
Further information on the GIGA can be found here.