Student Research Assistant, Cross-cultural Survey Methods (SHK_SDM_2025_029)
Student Research Assistant, Cross-cultural Survey Methods (SHK_SDM_2025_029)
Student Research Assistant, Cross-cultural Survey Methods (SHK_SDM_2025_029)
Student Research Assistant, Cross-cultural Survey Methods (SHK_SDM_2025_029)
GESIS Leibniz Institut für Sozialwissenschaften
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Mannheim
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Student Research Assistant, Cross-cultural Survey Methods (SHK_SDM_2025_029)
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Student Research Assistant, Cross-cultural Survey Methods (SHK_SDM_2025_029)
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GESIS – Leibniz-Institute for the Social Sciences is an internationally active research institute, funded by federal and state governments and member of the Leibniz Association.
Starting on
October 15, 2025
our Department
Survey Design & Methodology (SDM)
,
Team Cross-cultural Survey Methods
located in
Mannheim
, is looking for a
Student Research Assistant
(14,87 € hourly rate, 36 hrs./ month, temporary)
The department Survey Design & Methodology (SDM) is both nationally and internationally recognized for its expertise in survey methodology, gained over many years by conducting own research as well as consulting on and implementing renowned survey projects.
The European Social Survey (ESS) is a scientifically rigorous survey that collects data on population attitudes and behavior patterns in more than 30 European countries. GESIS supports the ESS in quality assurance.
Your tasks will be:
- Supporting the ESS's quality reporting by compiling cross-country comparative documentation and statistical analyses
- Supporting research on survey methodology
- Supporting the organization of international conferences and workshops
Your profile:
- Ongoing Master study in social sciences, psychology, sociology, or data science
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Experience in at least one statistical package
- Excellent English skills
- Diligent and independent working style and interest in long-term employment
Our Benefits:
- Insight into the quality aspects of a renowned international survey study
- Application and further development of the knowledge and skills in survey methodology and statistical analysis acquired at university
- Flexible working hours and the possibility of up to 60% mobile working within Germany
- Very good conditions for reconciling work and family life
- Holistic company health management and discounted participation in the university's sports programme
- Promotion of your skills through further training measures
Contact
For further information concerning the tasks please contact Dr Angelika Scheuer via 0621-1246-406 or via E-Mail (angelika.scheuer@gesis.org). If you have questions about the application process, please contact Michaela Kurtov via E-Mail (michaela.kurtov@gesis.org).
Interested?
Please apply via our Online-application portal until
September 28, 2025.
Our reference number is:
SHK_SDM_2025_029
About us
GESIS is one of the world's leading social science infrastructure facilities, supporting researchers at all levels of their research projects with expertise and infrastructure services. We help ensure that socially relevant questions can be answered based on reliable data, the latest scientific methods and research information. We help with study planning and data collection, provide high-quality research data, support with data preparation and analysis, and finally with data archiving.
GESIS helps you gain further qualifications. We offer our employees a wide range of
career opportunities
in an appealing work environment with a high degree of personal responsibility and creative freedom. With us, you will work in an international environment in the heart of Mannheim and Cologne and benefit from a flexible work environment as well as internal and external networks.
GESIS ensures compliance with the guidelines for the severely disabled and promotes professional equality between women and men. Full-time positions can also be filled on a part-time basis.
As a family-friendly employer, we have been certified by the " berufundfamilie ” audit since 2010.
Further information on working at GESIS can be found here .
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GESIS Leibniz Institut für Sozialwissenschaften
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