Student Assistant

RFCSR; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics is seeking a Student Assistant to support ongoing research activities in an interdisciplinary setting. The role offers hands-on experience in data collection, processing and organizational tasks within a leading cognitive science environment.

This part-time, fixed-term opening is designed for students aiming to gain practical research exposure and engage with top researchers in psycholinguistics and related fields.

Qualifications

• Enrolled as a university student (Bachelor’s or Master’s level).
• Demonstrated interest in psycholinguistics, cognitive science, linguistics, or related disciplines.
• Ability to work in an international research environment.

Responsibilities

• Support data collection, processing and organizational activities for ongoing research projects.
• Assist research teams with a variety of academic and technical tasks.
• Contribute to project coordination and facilitate smooth data handling.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Independent and collaborative work

English communication

Education

Bachelor or Master student

Job description

Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics

The Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics is seeking a Student Assistant to support ongoing research activities within a dynamic, interdisciplinary environment dedicated to the scientific study of language and cognition. The institute conducts cutting-edge research across areas such as psycholinguistics, cognitive science, and language development, providing a collaborative setting with access to advanced research infrastructure and international expertise.

This is a part-time, fixed-term position designed for students who wish to gain hands-on experience in a research setting. The selected candidate will assist research teams with a variety of academic and technical tasks, contributing to ongoing projects and supporting data collection, processing, and organizational activities. The role offers exposure to high-level scientific work and an opportunity to engage with leading researchers in the field.

[Eligibility Criteria]

• Enrolled as a university student (Bachelor’s or Master’s level)
• Demonstrated interest in psycholinguistics, cognitive science, linguistics, or related disciplines
• Ability to work in an international research environment

[Required expertise/skills]

• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a research team
• Good written and spoken English communication skills
• Basic research assistance capabilities, including handling data and supporting project coordination