Fachbereich Politik- und Sozialwissenschaften - Otto-Suhr-Institut für Politikwissenschaft Exze[...]

TN Germany; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 30.000 - 45.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading research consortium in Berlin is seeking a research assistant to support academic projects and enhance diversity in research. The role involves assisting in workshops, literature research, and editing academic texts. Ideal candidates should have strong organizational skills and proficiency in German and English.

Qualifikationen

• Currently pursuing a degree in social sciences and/or area studies.
• Excellent proficiency in German and English (C1).

Aufgaben

• Support academic workshops, conferences, and roundtables.
• Assist in research projects with a focus on diversity.

Kenntnisse

German

English

Organizational Skills

Diversity Competence

Office Skills

Ausbildung

Degree in Social Sciences

Degree in Area Studies

Tools

Endnote

MS Excel

Jobbeschreibung

The Cluster of Excellence “Contestations of the Liberal Script (SCRIPTS)” is a research consortium analyzing contemporary controversies about liberal democracy and the market economy. The term “liberal script” relates to ideas and institutional prescriptions about societal organization based on individual self-determination. The main goal of SCRIPTS is to understand why the liberal model of order is in crisis despite its achievements.

SCRIPTS has been operating since [year missing] and is funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) until [end year missing]. It is hosted by Freie Universität Berlin and includes eight major Berlin-based research institutes. The research teams consist of doctoral researchers, postdoctoral researchers, and professors from social, political, and area studies. SCRIPTS maintains global connections with research institutes, knowledge exchange partners, political and cultural organizations, and civil society actors. It also hosts renowned visiting scholars from around the world.

The Quality Management and Diversity Unit supports researchers with project proposals, publications, hiring processes, and monitors internal fund allocation procedures. It develops measures to ensure equal participation, including integrating researchers from underrepresented backgrounds and recognizing diverse research perspectives. The research assistant positions focus on academic publication and diversity management.

The selection process follows SCRIPTS Diversity Rules & Guidelines. Main tasks include:

1. Supporting the academic conception, execution, and follow-up of workshops, conferences, and roundtables to promote diverse perspectives.
2. Assisting in the conception of research projects with a focus on diversity, including literature research, report writing, minute-taking, and meeting summaries.
3. Supporting researchers in publishing academic texts, especially within the SCRIPTS Working Paper Series, through editing and proofreading English-language texts.

Supportive tasks involve:

1. Implementing measures in diversity, such as career coaching, conference childcare, and workshops.
2. Documenting publication activities within the cluster.

Desirable qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a degree in social sciences and/or area studies.
• Excellent proficiency in German and English (C1).
• Experience or interest in reference management software (e.g., Endnote) and literature research.
• Interest in the research field of SCRIPTS.
• Strong Office skills, with proficiency in MS Excel for data analysis an advantage.
• Excellent organizational skills and an independent, meticulous work style.
• Competence in diversity issues.