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The research unit “Transformations of Democracy” of the WZB Berlin Social Science Center is looking for a
Student Assistant (ID 339)
for a period of 6 months (with the possibility of extension), earliest starting on September 01, 2025 (date negotiable), and a working load of 10 to 12 hours per week.
The WZB Berlin Social Science Center is a publicly financed research institution that conducts leading edge theory-based and problem-oriented social science research (www.wzb.eu/en). WZB researchers come from across the globe and work across social science disciplines including sociology, political science, economics, law, and psychology. A member of the Leibniz Association, WZB’s research is directed at the science community, policy makers, the media and the general public.
Our research unit “Transformations of Democracy” (Director. Prof. Daniel Ziblatt) analyses trends in democratization, the emergence of new challenges to democracy, as well as the changing understanding of democracies for citizens and political elites. We come up with novel and innovative means that help to cope with new pressures on democracy around the world.
Your tasks and duties
Required qualifications
Desired, but not necessary qualifications
Job interviews will likely take place in the week starting on July 14, 2025.
If you have any questions regarding the job opening, please contact Bambi Dupslaff, application-dps[at]wzb.eu.
For more information about the research unit “Transformations of Democracy,” follow this link: wzb.eu/en/research/dynamics-of-political-systems/transformations-of-democracy.
For more information about WZB, see www.wzb.eu.
Have we sparked your interest? In that case, we are looking forward to receiving your online application (consisting of a letter of motivation, curriculum vitae, transcript of records, copies of relevant certificates, and certificate of enrolment) by June 30, 2025.
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