Student / research assistant (f/m/d)
- Hiring date
- 1 November 2025
- Time limit
- The position is initially limited to 6 months, with the option of extension.
- Payment
- 13.98 - 14.59 per hour (depending on your progress in your studies)
- Application deadline
- 09/15/2025
The Helmholtz Institute for One Health (HIOH) Greifswald is a branch of the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research (HZI). Here, researchers investigate the connections between human health, animal health and the environment. Our goal is to better understand zoonotic diseases, antimicrobial resistance and the evolution of pathogens, thereby contributing to the prevention of pandemics. We are looking for a student/research assistant (m/f/d) for up to 40 hours per month, starting on 1 November 2025. A background in natural sciences/medicine or education/teaching would be desirable, but students from other disciplines are also welcome to apply. It is important that you are motivated to learn new things and enjoy working with school students.
Tasks
- Planning lesson content and logistics
- Corresponding with teachers and other partners
- Collecting and managing samples and, if you have the right experience, processing sample material (DNA isolation, PCR, sequencing)
- Supporting groups of students during practical lessons at school
Prerequisites
- Ability to work independently, communicate well and work in a team
- Good coordination and organisational skills
- Reliability and sense of responsibility
- Good with children and young people
- Enrolled student
- Knowledge of German (min. B2)
- Knowledge of English
Working hours
40 hours per month
We offer:
- Flexible working hours (negotiable)
- Work in a dynamic and committed team
- Exciting contacts in the world of research
- Pay in line with collective agreements: Bachelor's students: 13.98 €/hour, Master's students: 14.59 €/hour
How to apply:
Please send your application with relevant documents (CV and cover letter) and your desired weekly working hours in a single PDF file by 15 September 2025 via email. For further information about the position, please contact Dr. Johanna Eberhard, Research Associate to the Institute Director (tel.: 038343916-120)
We look forward to receiving your application!
