About the Role
The IFSH researches the conditions for peace and security globally, regionally, and locally. We analyze complex challenges in peace and security policy from various perspectives, combining fundamental research with analysis of current events and offering practical recommendations. This role supports the project 'Strengthening Norms Against Chemical and Biological Weapons: The CBW Competence Network' in Berlin.
Responsibilities
- Perform simple organizational tasks (mail, archiving, cash management, copying).
- Assist in organizing public and confidential events for the competence network.
- Provide organizational support for the project's newsletter and website.
- Format and edit scientific texts.
- Assist with research on chemical and biological weapons control topics.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled as a student at a state-recognized German university.
- Proficient in all standard MS Office applications.
- Excellent command of German and English languages.
- Ability to work independently and responsibly.
- Team player.
- Quick learner with conscientiousness and a meticulous work ethic.
- Basic knowledge of peace research and arms control through studies, internships, or work experience (including student or research assistant roles) is advantageous.
Skills
- MS Office applications
- German language
- English language
- Organizational skills
- Research
- Text formatting
- Text editing
- Archiving
- Cash management
- Newsletter organization
- Website maintenance
- Event organization
Location
- Berlin
Work Type
- Part-time
- Limited term
- Hybrid (potential for home office)
Experience Level
- Student employee
Education Level
- Currently enrolled student at a German university
Salary/Compensations
- Up to 10 hours per week, compensated according to TV-AVH EG 2
Benefits
- Company pension plan (Hamburger Ruhegeld model)
- Individual professional development opportunities
- Flexible working hours
- Potential for home office
- Tariff-based performance pay (tax-free gift card)
About the Company
- The IFSH (Institute for Peace Research and Security Policy at the University of Hamburg) researches the conditions for peace and security globally, regionally, and locally.
- The institute combines scientific fundamental research with analyses of current security policy events.
- It offers practice-relevant recommendations for politics and society.
- The project 'Strengthening Norms Against Chemical and Biological Weapons: The CBW Competence Network' is funded by the BMFTR and conducted jointly by IFSH, the Professorship for Public Law and International Law at Justus Liebig University Giessen, the Leibniz Institute Hessian Foundation for Peace and Conflict Research (HSFK), and the Carl Friedrich von Weizsäcker Centre for Science and Peace Research (ZNF) at the University of Hamburg.
- The project investigates how to strengthen norms against chemical and biological weapons within multilateral treaty regimes.
Equal Opportunity
- The IFSH aims to promote the professional development of women and is particularly interested in applications from women in areas where they are underrepresented.
- Women will be given preferential consideration in these areas if equally qualified, in accordance with the Hamburg Equal Opportunities Act.
- Severely disabled applicants are explicitly encouraged to apply.
