GFZ is Germany's national centre for solid Earth research. We advance the understanding of dynamic processes to address global challenges, from mitigating the impacts of natural hazards and sustaining our habitat amid global change to responsibly managing georesources. We are part of the Helmholtz Association, the largest German scientific organisation. With around 1,200 employees as well as ca. 500 guest researchers, we contribute to the Helmholtz Research Field Earth and Environment, aligning cutting-edge research with societal relevance and international collaboration. Our work integrates multidisciplinary studies across Earth's system components, leveraging advanced technologies and infrastructure to research solutions and to transfer our knowledge to society. We are doing this according to our vision: “Taking the pulse of our Earth to safeguard a habitable planet”.
Student Assistant (f_m_x) Welcome Center
Reference Number 11098
The Welcome Center Telegrafenberg is the central advice and service point for international researchers from the GFZ, PIK, AWI and AIP. The Welcome Center's services include comprehensive information, individual advice and support before and during their stay in Potsdam/Berlin.
Your responsibilities:
- Organisation and implementation of (online) events and excursions
- Preparation of information materials and presentations
- Management of social media channels
- Support with correspondence (e.g. with authorities)
- Accompany and support international researchers for translation
- General office tasks
- Collaboration on the creation of a monthly newsletter
- Taking on additional tasks in the Talent Management team (e.g., in Recruiting, Career Center, etc.) as needed, e.g., supporting career-promoting events
Your qualifications:
- Enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program, ideally at the University of Potsdam
- Good written and spoken English and German skills (at least B2/C1)
- Further language skills are an advantage
- Friendly, helpful manner and enjoy working with international guests
- Independent and reliable way of working
- Good local and regional knowledge
- Flexibility
What we offer:
- Ambitious and varied tasks in a dynamic and international research environment
- State-of-the-art equipment
- Flexible working hours and conditions
- Working at the Albert Einstein Science Park on the Telegrafenberg in Potsdam
- Workplace within walking distance of Potsdam main train station, or just a short ride on the shuttle bus
Fixed-term: 6 months, with the option to extend (this requires a valid enrollment certificate in full-time study)
Salary: According to the rules of the TdL (tariff area East) for student assistants currently € 13.98 (without a Bachelor's degree) and € 14.59 (with a Bachelor's degree/FH degree).
Working hours: 9,5 h to 20 h/week (38 h to 80 h/month)
Place of work: Potsdam
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The GFZ actively promotes diversity and explicitly welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of ethnic and social origin, nationality, gender, sexual orientation and identity, religion/belief, age and physical characteristics. We also promote an inclusive working environment in which everyone can fully develop their own talents. Anyone who has been recognised as severely disabled, will be given preferential consideration in the event of equal suitability and qualification in accordance with the provisions of the German Social Code IX. In case of further queries regarding gender equality, please do not hesitate to contact our Equal Opportunities Officer.
“Diversity in perspectives” is one of GFZ's core values. As an integral part of supporting diversity at our centre, we actively promote women in science and in leadership positions. We among others do this through our gender equality plan and the cascade model measures which we actively implement to enable sustainable equal opportunities in academic career paths. The GFZ thus committedly strives for gender equality in science, including in leadership positions, and strongly encourages women to apply.
Your personal data will be processed for the purpose of conducting the selection procedure on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 b, Art. 88 GDPR in conjunction with Art. 26 of the Data Protection Act for the State of Brandenburg. After completion of the procedure, application documents will be deleted in compliance with data protection regulations.
