Student Research Assistant (M/F/D) at the IFSH in the project “Proofing the Academy: Safeguarding Academic Freedom”

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  • Office
    Hamburg
  • Department
    Forschungsbereich Gesellschaftlicher Frieden und Innere Sicherheit
  • Category
    Jobs für Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiter*innen
  • Employment type
    Temporary
  • Schedule
    Part time

Join IFSH!

The IFSH is an interdisciplinary foundation and research institution at the University of Hamburg, which is institutionally supported by the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg. The research activities of the IFSH concentrate on analysing current developments and challenges for peace and security with a focus on the European region. The transfer of knowledge from research to politics and society is a fundamental part of the Institute's work.


For our Hamburg office, we are looking to hire a Student Research Assistant starting on August 1, 2025. The position is limited until June 30, 2026. Working hours amount to 20 hours per month and will be compensated according to the standard rate for student research assistants at Universität Hamburg (16.05 €/hour). A first academic degree (B.A. or equivalent) as well as current enrollment at a state-recognized university in Germany are required for employment.

The position is part of the practice-oriented project “Proofing the Academy: Safeguarding Academic Freedom”, funded by the Junge Akademie. The project addresses threats and attacks against academic freedom in Germany and aims to develop practical tools for its protection.

Your mission

  • Supporting the conceptualization, preparation, and organization of three workshops

  • Conducting research and communicating with participants

  • Organizing travel, accommodation, and catering

  • Assisting with the content-related preparation and follow-up, especially by supporting virtual project meetings, taking minutes, and conducting research

  • Communicating and coordinating with the project funder, Die Junge Akademie

Your profile

  • You are enrolled in a social science or humanities degree program

  • You have knowledge in the fields of academic freedom, democratic resilience, and/or far-right strategies aimed at undermining democracy

  • You have initial experience in event management

  • You possess excellent communication skills in both German and English

  • You have a very clear and accurate writing style

  • You demonstrate a high level of reliability with regard to deadlines and content-related agreements

We offer

  • Insights into scenario development and practical approaches to countering threats to democracy

  • Insights into the work of a non-university research institute

Further information

IFSH has set itself the goal of promoting the careers of women and is therefore particularly interested in applications from women in areas in which they are underrepresented. In accordance with the Hamburg Equal Opportunities Act, women with equivalent qualifications will be given priority in these areas. Severely disabled persons are also expressly encouraged to apply.

 

Please apply via our career portal ifsh.de/vacancies) with your complete and compelling application documents (including a cover letter, CV, and transcript or overview of your academic progress).

The application deadline is July 21, 2025.

Contact person for your application

For further information, please contact Dr. Hanna Pfeifer (ifsh.de/pfeifer).

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