Student Assistant Research Data Centre

Leibniz-Institut für Wirtschaftsforschung Halle (IWH); Halle (Saale); On-site; EUR 5,000 - 6,700; Part time

Job summary

Leibniz-Institut für Wirtschaftsforschung Halle (IWH) is seeking a student assistant to support the Research Data Centre (FDZ). The role focuses on documenting existing workflows, identifying automation opportunities, and testing new processes.

It offers monthly part-time hours and a chance to contribute to data-driven research operations. The successful candidate will document workflows, assist with automation initiatives, and help maintain efficient data-request processing, reporting to the

Qualifications

• Degree in economics, social sciences, computer science, or a related field.
• Structured, reliable, independent work style.
• Ability to analyze complex processes and present findings clearly.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and interest in digitalization.

Responsibilities

• Document existing workflows and describe them clearly.
• Identify opportunities for automation and implement them with us.
• Test new workflows and document them for everyday use.
• Support the FDZ in processing data requests and other tasks.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Microsoft 365

Education

Economics / Social Sciences / Computer Science

Job description

Student Assistant Research Data Centre

The Halle Institute for Economic Research (IWH) – Member of the Leibniz Association seeks to hire a

Student Assistant (f/m/x) for 40 h per month

to support the Research Data Center (FDZ), effective November 1, 2026, or as soon as possible. Initially limited to six months. We are seeking an extension.

The IWH’s Research Data Center (FDZ) provides researchers with access to economic and financial data sets and supports their secure and traceable use. As a cross-functional unit, it collaborates with all of the IWH’s departments and serves as the point of contact for external researchers.

Our goal is to ensure that access to research data remains reliable, efficient, and user-friendly even as user numbers grow and new technical requirements arise. You can help us achieve this by documenting existing workflows, collaborating with us to develop automation solutions, and overseeing their implementation.

Areas of responsibility

• Document existing workflows and describe them clearly
• Identify opportunities for automation and implement them with us
• Test new workflows and document them for everyday use
• Support the FDZ in processing data requests and other tasks

Qualification and requirements

• A degree in economics, social sciences, computer science, or a related field
• A structured, reliable, and independent work style
• The ability to analyze complex processes and present them clearly
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and an interest in digitalization

Documents to be submitted

Please submit the following documents:

• Letter of motivation (max. 1 page)
• Curriculum vitae (short version)
• Copy of school leaving certificate (Abitur/A-level)
• Transcript of records
• Copy of Bachelor's certificate (if available)
• Copy of certificate of enrolment
• Copy of work and/or internship certificates (if available)

Talents will be considered for employment regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion or belief, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity.

Dr. Wiebke Szymczak

Head of Research Data Centre

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

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