The GIGA German Institute of Global and Area Studies / Leibniz

The GIGA German Institute of Global and Area Studies / Leibniz-Institut für Globale und
Regionale Studien seeks to hire a
student research assistant.
Applications are invited for a position in the international research network “International Diffusion and Cooperation of Authoritarian Regimes” (IDCAR) with up to 40 hours per month,
starting on 1 October 2016 for 12 months. This employment requires physical presence in
Hamburg.
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assistance to the network coordinator, especially in the preparation of activities of the
IDCAR research network
assistance in literature research and management
updating of the research network’s homepage and twitter account
assistance in the establishment of a database on the international diffusion and cooperation of authoritarian regimes
General requirements:
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very good command of English
student (at least two semesters of BA studies; MA students are particularly welcome
to apply) in a social science (political science, sociology, area studies)
good command of MS Office programs and content management systems
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knowledge of comparative politics and/or international relations
talent in communication and organizational matters
good analytical skills
experience with literature software (Zotero)
experience in database management, and/or statistical software will be an asset
Please send your application as one pdf-file, including a brief motivation letter and a current CV that details academic achievements, via e-mail to Dr. Thomas Richter ([email protected]) no later than 6 September 2016. The job talk is scheduled
to take place on 14 September.
Further information on the GIGA: www.giga-hamburg.de
Further information on the research network: http://idcar.giga-hamburg.de
In case you have any questions please contact Dr. Thomas Richter (e-mail: [email protected]).
GIGA German Institute of Global and Area Studies
Leibniz-Institut für Globale und Regionale Studien
(formerly German Overseas Institute)
Foundation of civil law
President: Prof Dr Amrita Narlikar
(D.Phil. Oxon, Ph.D. Cantab)
Neuer Jungfernstieg 21
20354 Hamburg ۰ Germany
Phone: +49 (0)40 - 42825-593
Fax:
+49 (0)40 - 42825-547
Email: [email protected]
http://www.giga-hamburg.de
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