Job Offer from April 07, 2026
The Max Planck Institute for Human Development (MPIB) is an international, interdiscipli-nary research institute dedicated to the study of processes of human development and edu-cation.
We are currently seeking a committed and motivated student assistant (m/f/d) to support our team in Research Management and Planning at the Max Planck Institute for Human De-velopment, especially in the Office of Graduate Education. The main task will be organiza-tion of a scientific event, the LIFE Fall Academy 2026, from October 27 – 30 in Berlin.
The working hours for this position are 60 hours per month, with flexible scheduling. The hourly rate is €16,50 for students in bachelor’s programs and €17,17 for students in master’s programs. The position is initially limited to six months but with the possibility of extension.
Responsibilities:
- Support in planning and organization of the LIFE Academy 2026
- Development and analysis of evaluation questionnaires
- Support in administrative tasks
- Development and maintenance of an event-management platform
Your Profile:
- Currently studying psychology with a focus on work and organizational psychology, international communication/relations, public administration or related fields
- Experience in an international context, ideally in other countries
- Excellent communication skills in German and English
- Interest in the Institute’s research topics
- Reliability, able to work in a team, and an independent work style
- Proficiency in MS Office applications
Our Offer:
We offer a stimulating and friendly working environment in a dedicated team at our loca-tion in Berlin-Dahlem (near Breitenbachplatz subway station).
The Max Planck Society is committed to gender equality and diversity, welcoming applica-tions from individuals of all backgrounds. The society aims to employ more people with disabilities, and applications from disabled individuals are expressly encouraged.
Your Application:
Please send your application documents (cover letter, CV, without a photo, relevant work certificates), preferably in a PDF file, via email to Silke Schäfer (sschaefer@mpib-berlin.mpg.de). The privacy policy for the processing of personal data in the context of your application can be found here: https://www.mpib-berlin.mpg.de/bcfgccf/de_infos_bewerbung.pdf
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