Student Assistant (m/f/d) for Anticipatory Action

klaus-tschira-stiftung; Heidelberg; Vor Ort; EUR 4.464 - 6.696; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Work on cutting-edge projects

Flexible working hours

Insights into humanitarian organizations

Contribute to research publications

Proximity to university

Zusammenfassung

An innovative research institution in Heidelberg is seeking a student assistant to support various Anticipatory Action projects starting May 1st, 2026. The role involves managing spatial data, creating cartographic products, and developing documentation. Ideal candidates should have spatial data literacy, GIS skills (QGIS), and fluency in English. This part-time role offers flexible hours, providing excellent insights into real-world humanitarian projects, making it a perfect fit alongside your studies.

Qualifikationen

• Experience managing spatial data in analytical workflows.
• Competence in creating cartographic products and maps.
• Ability to develop documentation and training materials.

Aufgaben

• Source, clean, and process spatial data for analysis.
• Create cartographic products and maps as needed.
• Develop manuals and training materials for users.

Kenntnisse

Spatial data literacy

QGIS

Fluent in English

Jobbeschreibung

HeiGIT (Heidelberg Institute for Geoinformation Technology) conducts research on and with geographic information and makes it freely available for the benefit of the environment and society—for example, for researchers, aid organizations, and associations.

Join us in developing solutions that benefit people and the environment.

We are looking for a student assistant (8 h/week) to supporting various Anticipatory Action projetcs starting May 1st, 2026 (or earlier).

Anticipatory Action (AA) is an innovative strategy that shifts the focus from reactive to proactive measures in humanitarian aid. By integrating scientific data and forecasts into the decision-making process, AA ensures that resources are allocated efficiently and that the most appropriate actions are taken well before a disaster occurs.

Your tasks:

• Manage spatial data, including sourcing, cleaning, and processing for analytical workflows
• Create cartographic products and maps
• Develop technical documentation, manuals, and training materials for field practitioners

Your profile:

• Spatial data literacy
• GIS skills: QGIS
• Fluent in english speaking and writing
• Structured and reliable working style, curiosity, and willingness to learn

What we offer:

• Work on cutting-edge project with real world humanitarian relevance
• Flexible working hours – perfect alongside your studies
• Exciting insights into Anticipatory Action projects and our humanitarian partner organizations
• Opportunity to contribute to research publications or open-source solutions
• Work in a dedicated environment close to the university