Max-Planck-Institut für demografische Forschung - Population Europe
Population Europe is the network of 41 leading European research centres in the field of
policy-relevant population studies. The Secretariat is hosted by the Max Planck
Institute for Demographic Research.
The Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research is looking for a Student Assistant for the Secretariat of Population Europe in Berlin
A prerequisite for the position is the enrolment at a German university in communication and
media science, political science, international relations or a related field.
Tasks:
Our future colleague will support the international team of the Population Europe secretariat
with the following tasks:
- Summarizing scientific articles in formats accessible for policy audiences;
- Organising online and in-person events at the science-policy interface;
- Production of online and print publications related to policy-relevant population
developments; - Copywriting in English for publications and social media accounts;
- Strategizing and planning of social media messaging (e.g. LinkedIn, BlueSky,
YouTube); - Email marketing initiatives addressing stakeholders from science, policy, business,
and civil society; - Updating our website content;
- Developing graphic materials in-line with our brand identity.
Requirements:
Your profile:
- Team-work experience;
- Native- or C2-level knowledge of the English language, preferably with editing
experience; - An interest in deepening and broadening relevant knowledge and skills in social
science research, science communication and policy dialogue; - Good knowledge and practical experience with social media platforms, preferably with
LinkedIn and BlueSky; - Graphic design skills.
What we offer:
The successful candidate should ideally start on July 1, 2026. The initial contract runs for 6
months with the possibility of an extension. The number of working hours is 9 hours per
week.
How to apply:
The application should include a cover letter as well as a CV with details of your academic
studies, grades, and your interests. Please send your application, as a single PDF, by 15
March 2026 to Dr. Andreas Edel, Executive Secretary of Population Europe / Max Planck
Institute for Demographic Research at applications@population-europe.eu with the subject
“Student Assistant 2026”.
Facts
ID: 202027
- Num. of employees:
- 8
- Site:
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- Berlin (Germany)
- Type:
- Student assistant
- Duration:
- initial contract runs for 6 months with the possibility of an extension
- Part-/Full-time:
- 9 hours per week
- Starting date (earliest):
- 01/07/26
- Starting date (latest):
- 01/08/26
- Remuneration:
- According to TVöD Bund
- Scope:
- Academia and research
- Communication, marketing and media
- Law, administration and politics
- Field of studies:
- Communication and media studies
- Political science
- Working language and expected level:
-
- English (Native or near-native)
- German (Native or near-native)
Actions
Apply
- Closing date:
- 15/03/26
- Subject:
- Student Assistant 2026
- By email:
- applications@population-europe.eu
- Application papers:
- The application should include a cover letter as well as a CV with details of your academic
studies, grades, and your interests.
Contact
- Contact person:
- Dr. Andreas Edel
- Contact email:
- applications@population-europe.eu