Freie Universität Berlin
Freie Universität Berlin
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Max-Planck-Institut für demografische Forschung

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

Number of employees 8
Category Student assistant
Location Germany, Berlin
Area of responsibility Academia and research, Communication, marketing and media, Law, administration and politics
Start date (earliest) 01.07.2026
Start date (latest) 01.08.2026
Duration initial contract runs for 6 months with the possibility of an extension
Full/Part-time 9 hours per week
Remuneration According to TVöD Bund
Working language and expected level
  • English ( Native or near-native )
  • German ( Native or near-native )
Homepage
https://www.population-europe.eu/
Social media links

Requirements

Field of study Communication and media studies, Political science

Contact

Title Student Assistant 2026
Contact person Dr. Andreas Edel
Contact email
applications@population-europe.eu

Apply

Application deadline 15.03.2026
Application documents
The application should include a cover letter as well as a CV with details of your academic
studies, grades, and your interests.
By email
applications@population-europe.eu